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In reply to the discussion: What if both Sanders & Trump went 3rd party, creating a FOUR WAY race? [View all]Jackie Wilson Said
(4,176 posts)23. Nope, wont be close if it is Drumpf - but the GOP will say that a lot.
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What if both Sanders & Trump went 3rd party, creating a FOUR WAY race? [View all]
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
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Oh yeah, I forgot to ask, so no person would have enough electoral votes, another
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#4
But why? Why wouldnt the majority of Americans tell their reps to repeal it?
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#14
No matter HOW bad the two main parties candidates are, the US system is set up to make us win!
Baobab
Apr 2016
#30
Why would you assume a majority of Americans would study the full process before voting?
Kentonio
Apr 2016
#37
What does the process have to do with whether or not the majority of Americans
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#46
It worked out horribly in 2000. The least popular candidate was installed. n/t
cureautismnow
Apr 2016
#52
Why should the vote of a rural dweller matter more in the direction of the country than an urbanite?
Kentonio
Apr 2016
#41
I'm very much less certain. I think we will determine the winner by the national popular vote
JonLeibowitz
Apr 2016
#53
Forgot about that and another reasons to DEMAND the end of that archaic bullshit
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#5
Each state delegation (the representatives in each state) get one vote.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2016
#33
Maybe the next time Hillary and Donald are at their Delaware business address they can discuss it.
Baobab
Apr 2016
#32
A five way race. The Green Party already exists and will probably have a candidate
JDPriestly
Apr 2016
#10
Nope, wont be close if it is Drumpf - but the GOP will say that a lot.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#23
That seems to be the only reason, now, for keeping EC. Which is why I am for dumping it.
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#25
The Green Party is on the ballot in all 50 states. Jill is not on the ticket, yet.
ViseGrip
Apr 2016
#26
Neither could win, but the one that attracts the most voters will decide the election.
Agnosticsherbet
Apr 2016
#28