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Land Shark

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50. And TODAY, the NYT reports Republicans are working on an independent campaign with "real" Repub

Sat Mar 19, 2016, 08:41 PM

Mar 2016

They say the ballot access question is manageabls, UT efforts should start in March, or perhaps use the Libertarian party which is already on but names a candidate in May.
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/03/20/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html?_r=2&referer=http://www.rawstory.com/2016/03/anti-trump-republicans-may-tap-third-party-candidate-as-a-desperate-measure-to-stop-donald-trump/

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"Constitutional Responsibility" Means Senate Defeats Nominee But House Decides Prez [View all] Land Shark Mar 2016 OP

That would make Trump's riots pale in comparison. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #1

Yeah, but by then we'd all be on record strongly opposing riots too Land Shark Mar 2016 #2

There would be riots for following the Constitution? n/t SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #22

Yes. And I'd be leading it. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #23

Then let's be consistent - if Trump gets screwed his people have the right to demonstrate Land Shark Mar 2016 #24

Nice n/t SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #25

What do you suggest SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #26

If Hillary receives the most votes but a a Republican-controlled House threw the election to Trust Buster Mar 2016 #27

You didn't answer the question SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #28

As an American citizen, I said my peace. I have nothing further to add to this subject. Good day Trust Buster Mar 2016 #29

That's cool SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #32

There are a few parts of Constitution that are very unpopular but not yet amended like electoral Land Shark Mar 2016 #33

The Constitutionality isn't based on who they choose SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #34

Understood. But even in losing, bit ching rights are important Land Shark Mar 2016 #35

I guess I don't consider bitching rights important SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #36

Bit ching rights is politics and strong bit ching rights is wining politics over time Land Shark Mar 2016 #37

That's where we differ SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #38

You understand that it's a virtual certainty... Chan790 Mar 2016 #40

Yes i agree. That is the scenario I am envisioning in the OP Land Shark Mar 2016 #42

I don't consider following the Constitution to be SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #44

That amuses me. Chan790 Mar 2016 #46

Hmmm SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #48

Fantasizing about Hillary receiving the most votes in the general but not a majority and Trust Buster Mar 2016 #39

People need to be aware of where the potholes are so they don't fall in Land Shark Mar 2016 #43

Do tell: which Democratic states would Trump "likely" win with a third party run onenote Mar 2016 #3

People should be aware of the consequences of third candidates, but that said Land Shark Mar 2016 #7

I think that would be very difficult unless he ran as a write-in OhioBlue Mar 2016 #4

Do you think the "poorly educated" he loves so much would be able to spell his name? corkhead Mar 2016 #5

lol.... OhioBlue Mar 2016 #6

He may have legal arguments for exceptions Land Shark Mar 2016 #10

Where could he even start with such a legal argument? OhioBlue Mar 2016 #13

Maybe he will start on it NOW given R's discuss their plans openly in media today Land Shark Mar 2016 #18

I think you miss the obvious. Chan790 Mar 2016 #41

Trump isn't a threat to anyone but himself. L. Coyote Mar 2016 #8

I disagree Skittles Mar 2016 #15

Good point Land Shark Mar 2016 #17

But w had smart (evil but smart) people running his show Pakhet Mar 2016 #19

please stop with this SMART nonsense Skittles Mar 2016 #20

Exactly. And that's what makes the Dem infighting so infuriating... HuckleB Mar 2016 #30

Some interesting things about the House voting for President Recursion Mar 2016 #9

You are 100% correct, thank you Recursion. :) Land Shark Mar 2016 #12

I've not seen where it must be the new House SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2016 #21

Haha no one wants Cruz flamingdem Mar 2016 #11

repukes will know how we felt in 2000 Skittles Mar 2016 #14

Only if Dems have majorities in 26 state delegations after the 2016 elections Land Shark Mar 2016 #16

That gaping hole in democracy is precisely what has kept us stuck in a 2-party system forever. Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #31

The electoral college is in the process of constitutional amendment Land Shark Mar 2016 #45

Given the latitude states themselves have in managing their electoral obligations, this "compact" Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #47

Well, here's the deal. The Constitution provides only ONE way to change it: amendment, not compact Land Shark Mar 2016 #49

And TODAY, the NYT reports Republicans are working on an independent campaign with "real" Repub Land Shark Mar 2016 #50