None of the above is not a party or a platform or anything else that is politically or governmentally useful. Manchin? He’s the leader of nothing and no one. You would be voting for nothing. |
You would be voting for trump. |
+1 If they were to sooner than later actually put forth a viable candidate with a stated platform and official announcement of their 2024 candidacy, all that will matter is how attractive or unattractive that candidate and platform are relative to Trump and Biden. Considering Trump and Biden's obvious weaknesses as candidates, it is certainly reasonable to assume a moderate, well-qualified, fit for office candidate with some name recognition could garner enough support to mount a serious challenge to Trump and Biden. Until they have an actual candidate in the race, debating the potential of this 3rd party is silly. If a strong 3rd party candidate surfaces, I won't discount them and I won't shout down voters that give them serious consideration. If the R and D parties had stronger candidates, this conversation wouldn't be necessary. |
Is there anyone specific you are thinking of? |
Good question. There are current and former state governors that would be more attractive than Trump or Biden to a large segment of voters such as Whitmer and Hogan. Whitmer seems committed to her attachment with Democratic Party for a likely future run on their ticket as is presumably the case with many other electable politicians that are currently on the sidelines. Hogan needs to run soon before his age becomes a negative factor but a 2024 run seems less and less likely for him as each day passes. Then there are people like Hillary, Gore, and Romney that are younger than Biden and Trump but seemingly they've have realized their running for president days are behind him. For a 3rd party to be successful in 2024, a moderate politician with big name recognition would have to effectively split from their current party with an announcement to run very, very soon. I can't think of any that are likely to do that but I hope I'm wrong because it would make for a very interesting 2024 race. No labels or any other 3rd party with an unknown to most candidate is or would be a waste of time. |
Are they going to run a forced birther or not? |
If they want to peel off votes from Biden, they will have to run a pro- choice, bring back roe candidate. |
Is it possible that Hogan and Whitmer are perceived as being more “moderate” because they don’t have to deal with the intense scrutiny that POTUS does? You like them (and others) because Fox News isn’t relentlessly criticizing them. I honestly believe that the moderate you are seeking is Joe Biden. If he loses the 2024 election, he will concede to ensure an orderly transfer of power. If he wins, he will step down after 4 years in accordance with the 22nd amendment. Trump will do neither of these things. |
No one said Biden wasn't moderate. He is too old to be trusted with another 4 year term as most powerful person in the world. Trump is too old as well and also has the maniac thing going on. None of this is rocket science. Perhaps you are not old enough to understand what getting old does to your body and mind. |
True, none of the above is the sentiment of the majority and for good reason but if it isn't already too late for a 3rd viable candidate to enter the race, it will be very soon. |
Someone should do characters of them for Halloween! A house in FFC on route 7 used to do that when I lived there. I wonder if they still do that. |
Aren’t these “third way” “nonpartisan” entities stalking horses for normie corporate interests? |
It will be a real shame if SNL isn't around next year to make fun of these geezers running for president. |
Not Republican donors, TRUMP donors. Tells you everything you need to know. |
+1 please! |