Sarvis: major party campaign pressed debate sponsors to exclude him Evan Jones October 11, 2013 1 minute read Robert Sarvis Libertarian Party candidate Robert Sarvis says the major party candidates pressed hard to exclude him from statewide debates. He won’t be part of the final one, but debate sponsors say its simply a matter of numbers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Dem. Lt. Gov. candidate breaks with McAuliffe on EPA power plant rulesNext: Stink bugs are back — but those in your family room don’t really want to be there Related Stories Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026