If Trump gets the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley should Jill Stein his ass and run as an independent.

[LaMouffette]

Not likely she would do this because it would mean the absolute end of her political career, but some Republican conservative who actually cares about the Constitution and democracy more than his or her political career, if one actually exists, should do this. Split the ticket on the Mango Menace, just like the Repubes are trying to do to the Dems with Jill Stein.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

1. I suspect she'll just fall in line.

She's already demonstrated her spinelessness, serving in his cabinet.

[LaMouffette]

2. I think so, too. There isn't a courageous one in the whole party. Liz Cheney or Adam Kinzinger might do it,

but they've already repelled all the Trump humpers. Still, there might be a silent majority of Republican voters out there who would vote for one of these two.

[Ocelot II]

4. I read that Ramasmarmy is considering it.

And I hope he does - he wouldn't take any votes away from Biden, that's for sure. He's obnoxious enough that some MAGAts might vote for him over TFG because he's younger and hasn't been indicted (yet).

[B.See]

10. Are You Kidding? Ramas' head is so far up Trump's ARSE

he can't even think straight. That's WHY he's so obnoxious.

[LaMouffette]

12. I hope he does, too. I would love to see Mango Mussolini get out-Trumped by someone spewing the very same

lies that Trump and his minions originally fabricated.

[MyNameIsJonas]

3. She can't. Or she'll have to drop out before the primaries.

Most states have sore-loser laws that will keep someone off the ballot if they lost a party's primary and then decided to run as an independent.

This is likely why RFK Jr. opted to drop out instead of losing the primary and then running.

[LaMouffette]

13. Good point, but then again, rules don't seem to apply to Republican politicians anymore! Rules, schmoolz!

[DemocraticPatriot]

19. The "sore loser laws" of almost all states, do NOT apply to presidential candidates,

oddly enough--- just state or federal offices. Only TWO states sore loser laws apply to presidential candidates who had competed in a presidential primary. (I forget which 2 now, but they were states with very few electoral votes).

I researched this issue earlier this year.

Anyway, the primary participation of anyone now running would not prevent an independent run in the General election.

[madinmaryland]

5. She has already sworn her loyalty to him and is only looking for a position in his admin.

[LaMouffette]

14. You're right. I'm sure that's why she's been so careful not to attack him during the debates.

[stopdiggin]

6. I believe there are already 'independents' in the running

You're correct in that Nikki Haley certainly WON'T be considering it. (far too much future potential there)

And the only name I can think of that would have any real impact on Trump - is Liz Cheney. (whom I think is far too much a party loyalist to make that jump - even though she's been treated horribly by that same brand) Go ahead and prove me wrong, Liz!

[LaMouffette]

15. I think Adam Kinzinger would have a better chance of siphoning off votes due to the baked-in misogyny

of the Republican Party.

I have a feeling there is greater animosity among Republicans toward Liz Cheney because she is a strong WOMAN who had the audacity to go against Trump. They will never get over that butt-hurt.

[stopdiggin]

16. point. and a good one.

although I will allow that (to my mind) - Cheney has made herself singular and separated herself from the pack - in going straight after the target. There's no pussyfooting around when Liz calls out Trump as a scumbag - a danger - and someone that has no business being anywhere near the White House. She makes things crystal clear. And, in the end, we're looking for voters that similarly have no use for TFG. (as opposed to his base that clearly vote for him anyway)

[Johonny]

7. She will be the early front runner for 2028

So she will likely fall in line

[kysrsoze]

8. Rest assured, she will be jockeying for the VP position.

[NowISeetheLight]

9. Shes Done

She's already said Trump was the right guy at the right time. She's done.

[marble falls]

11. But ... but ... what if ........

[MistakenLamb]

17. wont work

[TheKentuckian]

18. I don't see much ticket splitting happening

other than giving conservatives that can't stomach Chump somewhere to go other than Biden.

There is no Republican split of any electotal consequence.

The actual divisions are a ridiculous contest of who can be the biggest shitshow clown and who can kiss Chump's ass the most.

At this stage in our devolution, hoping for many loyal to Constitution is a farce and holding out hope for "moderates" to show up is delusional.