Despite the optimism and efforts of Michigan businessman Perry Johnson, he did not make the stage for Wednesday night's Republican debate in Milwaukee. The RNC revealed the lineup in a press release.Here's a list of who will be on the stage for the Fox Debate.

• Governor Doug Burgum
• Governor Chris Christie
• Governor Ron DeSantis
• Ambassador Nikki Haley
• Governor Asa Hutchinson
• Vice President Mike Pence
• Vivek Ramaswamy
• Senator Tim Scott

Mr. Johnson has embraced the presidential primary process like few others in recent prior history. How many candidates are self-funding their efforts? Instead of staying in the cool comforts of private industry, Mr. Johnson is hosting a weekly show on Newsmax, a Big & Rich concert in Iowa, and pressing the flesh on the trail in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Perry Johnson Responds To The RNC Snub

Unfortunately, despite his efforts and his showing in the polls, the RNC will not allow Mr. Johnson on the debate stage Wednesday night. The RNC chairwoman recently spoke about the diversity of the GOP field. However, what about the economic variety of a self-made man who wants to return our country to what it once was?

The Republican Party should welcome Perry Johnson instead of closing off their debate to the old politicos club. Haven't we had enough Washington politicians?