Donald Trump May Defeat the Republican Party
Threatens to Run as an Independent
Billionaire Donald Trump may defeat the Republican Party in 2012. He seems to be repeating the scenario that Ross Perot perpetrated on the GOP in 1992. First Perot was in the race, then he dropped out, then he finally ran for president as a third party candidate. Perot took so many votes away from incumbent Republican President George H.W. Bush that Bill Clinton was able to win the election and the presidency. He literally gave the White House to Bill Clinton
A Second Tier Candidate
When Trump was serious about running, he was evaluated by many analysts and some found him wanting. He seemed to have a limited understanding of the issues. Some even questioned his motivation for running. Is he running to serve the American People or simply to advance his own business interests?
The Effects of Running as an Independent
Now Donald Trump seems to be following in Perot's footsteps. First, he said he was seriously considering running for the presidency, then he said he was not going to run, and now he told FOX News that he may run as an independent. If he runs as an independent third party candidate, he will probably take millions of votes away from the Republican nominee, and allow President Obama to get re-elected.
Source: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8083143/donald_trump_exploits_american_democracy. html?cat=9
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7814178/donald_trump_on_the_rush_limbaugh_show.html?cat=3
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7745464/trump_misses_the_mark_at_conference.html?cat=62
Published by Mathew Paul
I published my biography in the article listed below. Please read it and let me know what you think. Thank you. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6014872/the_life_of_a_liberal_arts_major.html?cat=4 View profile
- Florida 2nd District - Will the Third Party Candidates Decide the Winner?With Republicans trying to retake the House, Florida's 2nd district plays an important role. But with the first good shot of a Republican winning this seat in over 100 years, will the third party candidates spoil it?
The Third Party Presidential Candidates Opinions on AbortionIf you are looking for a Third Party Candidate with a policy on abortion, you will not have much of a choice. There are four Third Party Candidates who have their position on a...- Third-Party Presidential Candidate Nominee Hopefuls for 2008Some people feel let down by the conventional two-party system. Could a third party candidate be feasible right now?
- The Tea Party Movement: Peaceful Revolution of November 2, 2010An examination is given of what the desirable consequences of the November elections may mean as to the possible future of free, constitutional republican government in America.
Unusual Quotations from Ross PerotRoss Perot quotations have been a hot-button for many syndicated journalist to poke fun at.
- In the Land of the Blind
- Do Republicans Have What it Takes?
- Tea Party is Losing Its Loyal Following
- Cynthia McKinney and Third Party Candidates: Wasted Votes?
- Michigan Governor's Third Party Candidates - a Missing Element
- The Third Party Candidates in the Michigan Governor's Race
- Third Party Candidates Please Stand Up