When candidates consistently poll at 2% or less..

[Qutzupalotl]

4. Keep in mind the sheer number of candidates

means even good ones will wind up under 5%. I don’t think low polling should be a deal-breaker at this point, at least not as much as the last cycle, which had only five candidates to divide the pie, then three for a long time, then two.

Plus it’s VERY early. We’ve had a few town halls, but no debates yet. Those will give people a better idea of the whole field and introduce new candidates to the electorate.