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2016 Postmortem
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
(2,560 posts)45. Well, I guess the opinion he is he likely will not
It's all pretty interesting though, and feasible. I think the two party system is how we got to this point and why were losing ground economically.
What's the point of the two party system? The main point is to keep third parties out, while the two parties continue to switch parts in the Punch-and-Judy show brought to us by Their mega million dollar backers.
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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