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originally posted by: Metallicus
So I have been thinking about this in depth and I would like to see a scenario where we have Trump and Sanders both running as Independents. This would allow for FOUR viable choices for the American people. We haven't even had three since Ross Perot ran in the 90's.
My biggest goal for this election is for no one named Bush or Clinton to be elected. Having four candidates almost assures that there would be a chance of someone not Bush or Clinton winning. Not to mention that fact that Independents can make a strong showing giving the entire movement of options being available other than Republicans and Democrats steam moving forward.
I don't know what would happen if we ended up with this scenario, but it would be fun to see what happens
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
a reply to: Metallicus
Sanders has already said if he doesn't get the Democratic nomination, he won't run as an Independent.
originally posted by: dreamingawake
They way they are making waves and are popular they should. But the question is, due to the long time hold with the two party system, would people in enough numbers venture out of the two party hold to vote independent. Last elections people blamed the lesser of two evils losses on independent voters. All the while there's the indication that presidents are selected not elected.
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
originally posted by: xuenchen
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
And it would require a very clear "winner" to get 270 Electoral College votes.
Actually a good idea.
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
I would consider Cruz and Trump as long as they aren't Bush or Clinton. We need new blood and someone to get tough on the BS going on in Washington. Even if you don't like their politics; Trump and Cruz (as well as Bernie) would challenge the status quo in Washinton.
originally posted by: olaru12
originally posted by: xuenchen
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
And it would require a very clear "winner" to get 270 Electoral College votes.
Actually a good idea.
You mean like in 2000 when Gore won the popular vote but Bush was chosen by the judiciary? Short memory?
www.usconstitution.net...
originally posted by: olaru12
The question is....
Which 3rd party would Bernie and Donald attache themselves to.
The Libertarians wouldn't tolerate Trump but they might Bernie.
The T party would take Trump in a heart beat.....That could prove interesting.
but popular sentiment means nothing when the deck is stack by the Electoral College.
www.history.com...
originally posted by: reldra
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Metallicus
That is a dangerous splitting of the vote and someone like Cruz could sneak in.
I would LOVE an election where multiple people are running, but it doesn;t seem to work in this country. That would also give Trump (palin's weird twin, I am thinking now) more of a chance.
I would consider Cruz and Trump as long as they aren't Bush or Clinton. We need new blood and someone to get tough on the BS going on in Washington. Even if you don't like their politics; Trump and Cruz (as well as Bernie) would challenge the status quo in Washinton.
NONONONONONONO. I do not like Hillary Clinton. But if faced at gunpoint to choose- between the 3- Hillary would be the first thing out of my mouth.