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174. I really don't see why it's important for him to run as a Democrat.

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 08:59 AM

Dec 2013

If he ran as an independent would that somehow prevent you from supporting him or voting for him? The Democratic party likely would not have him, they would not help him, and in fact they would do everything in their power to destroy him and his candidacy. For my money I could care less what party affiliation he runs under. In fact, he can even make up a party name and I will STILL vote for him. If he runs as an Independent, I will vote for him. If he runs as a Democrat, I will vote for him. If he runs as a Green, I will vote for him. If he runs as a NPA (no party affiliation), I will vote for him.

I tend to think that the ones that insist he must run as a Democrat to get their support, really aren't all that interested in his candidacy, but are secretly more interested in ensuring that his candidacy goes nowhere.

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I really don't see why it's important for him to run as a Democrat. NorthCarolina Dec 2013 #174

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