However, this was expedited first by the release of a memo by FBI Director James Comey on October 28, which was reported by most of the media as a “reopening” of the investigation of Clinton’s emails. While Gary Johnson was well on his way to earning 5% of the popular vote and Evan McMullin was likely to win Utah and its 6 electoral votes, both outcomes have substantially decreased in probability. Just when it seems a third candidate could have an opportunity, the media and party establishments convince voters that “this” election is not the one in which to “waste” one’s vote.