Tpoppa Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Fair point, but at least a Libertarian can exercise veto powers to limit federal expansion.I think a 3rd party president (while very unlikely without major political reform) would have a very difficult time in office. It would, however, be a very loud message from voters that we are fed up. I think it would lead to more future changes that are needed, but it would likely be a lame duck presidency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think a 3rd party president (while very unlikely without major political reform) would have a very difficult time in office. It would, however, be a very loud message from voters that we are fed up. I think it would lead to more future changes that are needed, but it would likely be a lame duck presidency.They have all been pretty lame for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I vote third-party for congress too. When there is no third-party candidate, I vote for whoever isn't the incumbent. The approval rating for congress is like 15%, but the reelection rate is 85%. Voters are morons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Third party candidates have won 40 elections in total. Mostly state governor and senate. But it's not clear if that's federal or state senate. Wisconsin is the leader in third party elections, with Minnesota right behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I vote third-party for congress too. When there is no third-party candidate, I vote for whoever isn't the incumbent. The approval rating for congress is like 15%, but the reelection rate is 85%. Voters are morons. Exactly. I did that exact same thing in '12. Also +10000000000 to voters are morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Toss in a late Bloomberg?https://news.yahoo.com/michael-bloomberg-may-launch-independent-u-presidential-bid-152658508.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Toss in a late Bloomberg?https://news.yahoo.com/michael-bloomberg-may-launch-independent-u-presidential-bid-152658508.htmlI just don't seem him getting any traction at this point. But I guess if he wants to waste his own money who am I to stop him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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