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In reply to the discussion: If Trump is forced to run third party, I think there's a good chance Bernie will too [View all]Avalon Sparks
(2,565 posts)35. Hooptie, I do not see that year wait requirement.
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If Trump is forced to run third party, I think there's a good chance Bernie will too [View all]
Avalon Sparks
Mar 2016
OP
I'm sure he would change his mind if Trump runs as a third party candidate.
ThePhilosopher04
Mar 2016
#42
I think of Hillary as a half-way Repblican. With her, the Democrats would at least survive --
Cal33
Mar 2016
#71
Much like a jar of dollar store spaghetti sauce with a Ragu label wrapped around it. nt
VulgarPoet
Mar 2016
#93
I don't think he will, but if he did he'd continue to get donations from me.
NorthCarolina
Mar 2016
#114
CalPeggy, I welcomed his entrance into the race. But look at the responses you are getting ...
Hekate
Mar 2016
#132
Here It Is... The Reasons Why Bernie Trumps Hillary... Click on Post... Verey CLEAR!
CorporatistNation
Mar 2016
#142
Has it been tried in federal court? Also, such things can take years, during which time ...
Hekate
Mar 2016
#133
Well aside from the fact that there is no current 3rd party to advocate for in that scenario
revbones
Mar 2016
#55
Actually there are only 2 states with sore loser laws for Presidential Candidates...
Avalon Sparks
Mar 2016
#19
Nope, he actually does not want to help the Republicans. Some of his supporters disagree with him
bettyellen
Mar 2016
#18
The Republicans are actually splintered as they have never been before right now w/ Trump
bettyellen
Mar 2016
#28
It would be a strong possibility that nobody would reach the required 270 electoral vote threshold
SFnomad
Mar 2016
#32
Maybe they should run together on a third party ticket. Call their party.....???
Jitter65
Mar 2016
#29
Unlike some of his supporters, Sanders has integrity and would not hamstring the party
Tarc
Mar 2016
#33
If he sees an avenue to win, I doubt he would give a rats ass about hamstringing "the party."
ThePhilosopher04
Mar 2016
#39
Neither would leave the party in a vain (no 3rd party is going to take the presidency) effort to win
Tarc
Mar 2016
#43
What an incredibly ignorant statement. HRC has been a Dem working for Dem causes since 18 y.o....
Hekate
Mar 2016
#138
Actually I think he would win a 4 person race. I hope he does for the sake of the country.
ThePhilosopher04
Mar 2016
#37
Maybe not a "third party" run but a "fourth party" is a very good possibility.
ThePhilosopher04
Mar 2016
#40
Like going to the ego-fueled Full Nader is the best way to "rebuild the Democratic Party".
baldguy
Mar 2016
#49
You mean old Ralph "There's not a dime's worth of difference between the parties" Nader?
Hekate
Mar 2016
#140
I'm guessing you think yours speculation rather than faith-based prophecy, yes?
LanternWaste
Mar 2016
#91
I think not. A hung election (a likely outcome in that event) would go to the US House
WheelWalker
Mar 2016
#63
That would be despicable of him. First he pretends to be a democrat to get
BreakfastClub
Mar 2016
#66
I doubt he will. By the end of the convention the filing deadline would be past in 14 states;
pampango
Mar 2016
#70
Yup that wouldn't be too cool to start getting signatures before the convention
Avalon Sparks
Mar 2016
#110
I find it kind of fucking hilarious that supporters of a candidate who lies and changes positions
djean111
Mar 2016
#83
There will be no need for Bernie to run as an independent, he will be the Democratic nominee.
pdsimdars
Mar 2016
#88
If he does, I'd happily vote for the most progressive candidate on the ballot.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2016
#102
So are you calling Bernie a liar? Because that is what your OP is effectively saying. Do you also
still_one
Mar 2016
#103
That wasn't my main point. My main point was you were essentially calling Bernie a liar
still_one
Mar 2016
#115
Oh, he would not be the biggest liar on the planet. Or in politics. Or in the Democratic Party.
djean111
Mar 2016
#129
He has said from the outset that he won't run third party. I believe him. n/t
Mister Ed
Mar 2016
#127
How is Trump "forced" to do any such thing? Only his yuuuuge ego keeps him from...
Hekate
Mar 2016
#135