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18. I thought he was running as a Democrat.

Tue Sep 16, 2014, 10:43 AM

Sep 2014

Which is why in that thread, I mentioned that if he runs as a Democrat, I'll register as a Democrat for that particular election cycle.

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Presidential Third-Party Candidates are Spoilers. [View all] riqster Sep 2014 OP

Here's hoping he runs. We need him. Autumn Sep 2014 #1

Correct gordianot Sep 2014 #3

There is zero chance he will run as an independent. HERVEPA Sep 2014 #4

I agree. He is a very smart man. riqster Sep 2014 #5

i don't think that's true at all unblock Sep 2014 #6

Nader in 2000 JonLP24 Sep 2014 #17

It often makes sense to coalesce around one candidate regardless of party Chathamization Sep 2014 #7

If true or not it has nothing to do with the OPs point. nt stevenleser Sep 2014 #13

Bernie does not have the temperament to handle the presidency. Thinkingabout Sep 2014 #9

Someone alerted on your post. Jury got it right: kelly1mm Sep 2014 #15

Correct. It's very simple. nt stevenleser Sep 2014 #12

He is NOT running for "political advancement"! He is simply running in the bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #14

People get to vote for whoever represents them best. Le Taz Hot Sep 2014 #16

Yes, indeed. Maedhros Sep 2014 #21

I thought he was running as a Democrat. Xyzse Sep 2014 #18

Oh no... I wouldn't vote for him if he runs as an Independent. Xyzse Sep 2014 #22