The site www.thirdpartyticket.com, as of the morning of October 10, says 9,309 individuals have pledged to donate some amount of money on October 16. As soon as 10,000 individuals have pledged, the plan will swing into operation. The money will be used to pay the expenses of hosting a presidential debate at which every candidate who is on the ballot in states with a majority of the electoral vote will be invited.