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I wouldn't mind Trump having another go, though his mouth would probably dissuade me from directly voting for him again this time as well.Silly title I know, but the point here is what if Trump ran as an independent in 2024?
Suppose early primaries in 2024 go badly for him, and instead of taking it like a man, Trump announces an independent run?
Some states have laws against that, but we'll get to those in a minute. Firstly it's necessary to look at the timing: States keep open a place for major party nominees, but generally close ballot access before major party primaries are finished. North Carolina closes Mar 3 (of the election year) which coincidentally was Super Tuesday in 2020. However the vast bulk of states don't close the Presidential ballot until August. Even if the R primary calendar was really quite different, Trump could drop out right after Super Tuesday and still be able to register in most States.
According to Ballotpedia, only two states have "sore loser" laws that apply to Presidential candidates. There's a long list (33 states plus DC) of sore losers who DID get on the ballot. The two states where "sore loser" might apply to a Presidential candidate are South Dakota and Texas. That's not likely to bother Trump much, though Texas is a must-win for him to have a realistic chance. He'll kid himself he can win on write-ins, right up until the point he realizes that write-ins are only counted in Texas if the candidate was allowed to register for them.
A Trump Party would wreck Republicans horrendously ... or would it? It's possible that Trump might take some states and deny either party the required majority in the Electoral College. The election would then go to Congress who most likely would appoint the Republican duo (whether they came first second or third in the College). Trump followers will believe anything from his mouth, and the clue to getting out maximum Trump vote would be the (probably faulty) reasoning that his voters will get the lesser of two evils even if they DO split the vote.
Some questions:
1. CAN Trump do it?
2. WOULD Trump do it?
3. WOULD it screw the Republican in the General Election?
Why would he run as an independent?
If he runs he will be the republican nominee. Who will beat him?
Thread sounds like more wishful thinking!
Trump can't win the primary's........
Some around here seem to be hopeful. I have seen Trump '24 front licence plates and other signs and stickers popping up.Trump is not going to run. He will not risk another loss.
He owns the Republican party. Why does he need another one?
Keep wishing and hoping and praying lol.He still has sabotage leverage, but that will diminish after the mid-terms. Then in 2024 the Republican party will have the opportunity to rid themselves of him.
Keep wishing and hoping and praying lol.
Im not…. I just want him gone permanently…. I dont quite think of this as a game.Apart from having to see his ugly grin again, I'm actually quite happy with him running in the Republican primaries. Even if he wins those primaries.
Look at the man's hair, he's a soufflé. And a soufflé does not rise twice!
Silly title I know, but the point here is what if Trump ran as an independent in 2024?
Suppose early primaries in 2024 go badly for him, and instead of taking it like a man, Trump announces an independent run?
Some states have laws against that, but we'll get to those in a minute. Firstly it's necessary to look at the timing: States keep open a place for major party nominees, but generally close ballot access before major party primaries are finished. North Carolina closes Mar 3 (of the election year) which coincidentally was Super Tuesday in 2020. However the vast bulk of states don't close the Presidential ballot until August. Even if the R primary calendar was really quite different, Trump could drop out right after Super Tuesday and still be able to register in most States.
According to Ballotpedia, only two states have "sore loser" laws that apply to Presidential candidates. There's a long list (33 states plus DC) of sore losers who DID get on the ballot. The two states where "sore loser" might apply to a Presidential candidate are South Dakota and Texas. That's not likely to bother Trump much, though Texas is a must-win for him to have a realistic chance. He'll kid himself he can win on write-ins, right up until the point he realizes that write-ins are only counted in Texas if the candidate was allowed to register for them.
A Trump Party would wreck Republicans horrendously ... or would it? It's possible that Trump might take some states and deny either party the required majority in the Electoral College. The election would then go to Congress who most likely would appoint the Republican duo (whether they came first second or third in the College). Trump followers will believe anything from his mouth, and the clue to getting out maximum Trump vote would be the (probably faulty) reasoning that his voters will get the lesser of two evils even if they DO split the vote.
Some questions:
1. CAN Trump do it?
2. WOULD Trump do it?
3. WOULD it screw the Republican in the General Election?
Im not…. I just want him gone permanently….
As an American id love to see Trump run as an independent.
This would force the GOP to abandon the craziness and assure a Dem sweep.
Well one must take into account what will happen if he does win again. Not willing to take that chance.Fair enough. I'm more partisan I guess.
I suppose that we'll see.He still has sabotage leverage, but that will diminish after the mid-terms. Then in 2024 the Republican party will have the opportunity to rid themselves of him.
I suppose that we'll see.
If the Republicans take both Houses of Congress in the upcoming Election he will run again and he will not lose, no risk will be involved.Trump is not going to run. He will not risk another loss.
Another scam-ortunity?He owns the Republican party. Why does he need another one?
I suppose. He might threaten to start one just to blackmail Republicans who are ready to be rid of him.Another scam-ortunity?
What do miners do when a vein has played out?Another scam-ortunity?
He loses the most important thing to him, he loses face. His biggest fear is to be known as a loser. I think the last thing the american people would do especially if the gop takes the house and senate is to give the white house to trump. I can't even begin to imagine the chaos.If the Republicans take both Houses of Congress in the upcoming Election he will run again and he will not lose, no risk will be involved.
I firmly believe he will run again no matter what.
He has nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain.
Even if he were to lose the Electoral College again it isn't as if he will lose any opportunity to keep grifting every dollar he can.
What do miners do when a vein has played out?Another scam-ortunity?
He TOTALLY is in denial of "losing face" or perhaps is in sheer egotistical possession of the faculties to not be aware of when and where he has "lost face." That concept does not appear to exist in his mind or if it does he squashes it so well that it is never troublesome for him. He just creates a new reality that hides, totally obliterates what would in anyone else, cause immense "lost face".He loses the most important thing to him, he loses face. His biggest fear is to be known as a loser. I think the last thing the american people would do especially if the gop takes the house and senate is to give the white house to trump. I can't even begin to imagine the chaos.
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