Donors ask GOP consulting firm to research independent presidential bid

[Carling]

This would basically hand the presidency to Hillary.

Sad that the GOPe prefers a lying criminal as president over the will of the GOP voters.  Will those whining about a Trump 3rd-party bid also whine about Romney or Rubio as an independent?
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Conservative donors have engaged a major GOP consulting firm in Florida to research the feasibility of mounting a late, independent run for president amid growing fears that Donald Trump could win the Republican nomination.

A memo prepared for the group zeroes in on ballot access as a looming obstacle for any independent candidate, along with actually identifying a viable, widely known contender and coalescing financial support for that person. The two states with the earliest deadlines for independent candidates, Texas and North Carolina, also have some of the highest hurdles for independents to get on the ballot, according to the research.


Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/doors-gop-consulting-independent-219859#ixzz41Iwi3yt9

[flowers]

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/doors-gop-consulting-independent-219859

Conservative donors have engaged a major GOP consulting firm in Florida to research the feasibility of mounting a late, independent run for president amid growing fears that Donald Trump could win the Republican nomination.

A memo prepared for the group zeroes in on ballot access as a looming obstacle for any independent candidate, along with actually identifying a viable, widely known contender and coalescing financial support for that person. The two states with the earliest deadlines for independent candidates, Texas and North Carolina, also have some of the highest hurdles for independents to get on the ballot, according to the research.

“All this research has to happen before March 16, when inevitably Trump is the nominee, so that we have a plan in place," a source familiar with the discussions said. March 16 is the day after the GOP primary in Florida, a winner-take-all contest that Marco Rubio supporters have identified as a must-win to stop Trump's early momentum.

“It’s critical some serious attention is given to this,” the source said.

[Longiron]

This would basically hand the presidency to Hillary.

Sad that the GOPe prefers a lying criminal as president over the will of the GOP voters.  Will those whining about a Trump 3rd-party bid also whine about Romney or Rubio as an independent?
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Conservative donors have engaged a major GOP consulting firm in Florida to research the feasibility of mounting a late, independent run for president amid growing fears that Donald Trump could win the Republican nomination.

A memo prepared for the group zeroes in on ballot access as a looming obstacle for any independent candidate, along with actually identifying a viable, widely known contender and coalescing financial support for that person. The two states with the earliest deadlines for independent candidates, Texas and North Carolina, also have some of the highest hurdles for independents to get on the ballot, according to the research.


Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/doors-gop-consulting-independent-219859#ixzz41Iwi3yt9

Do not think so because TRUMP is getting the cross over voters coming out to vote that never voted before. Hell the RINOGOPe is not going to vote TRUMP anyway so hope they run a 3 rd party and kill the RINOGOPe for good. TRUMP said it last night welcome to the NEW Republican Party. Now after he becomes the next POTUS hope he changes the NAME to anything other than Republican Party. JMO

[GAJohnnie]

Political suicide Ask Jon Anderson how well trying to play the GOP spoiler works

[Jazzhead]

The problem, I fear, with a third party run is that probably allows Trump, with a mere plurality of the votes, to gain the Presidency.

Those of us convinced that Trump is dangerous and unfit to be President need to defeat him.  And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

A choice of the lesser of two evils.   A terrible choice for anyone to have to make, and one I would make with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of regrets.   But Trump is simply unacceptable. 

[jmyrlefuller]

The problem, I fear, with a third party run is that probably allows Trump, with a mere plurality of the votes, to gain the Presidency.

Those of us convinced that Trump is dangerous and unfit to be President need to defeat him.  And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

A choice of the lesser of two evils.   A terrible choice for anyone to have to make, and one I would make with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of regrets.   But Trump is simply unacceptable.

Whoa.

Let's not go that far.

Donald Trump may be evil, but Hillary Clinton just as much so. If that's our choice come November, we'd better pray a viable third party candidate shows up.

[Jazzhead]

Whoa.

Let's not go that far.

Donald Trump may be evil, but Hillary Clinton just as much so. If that's our choice come November, we'd better pray a viable third party candidate shows up.

I'm praying right along with you, jmyrlefuller.   The "lesser of two evils" is a cliche,  but this is one of those rare times when both choices are really and truly evil.  I pray I'm not forced to make such a choice.   

[Wingnut]

Also the problem with picking the "lesser of two evils" is, you are still picking EVIL.

[Jazzhead]

Also the problem with picking the "lesser of two evils" is, you are still picking EVIL.

Yes.  That's why I say that, while it's a cliche, it's the God's-honest truth in this case.

[musiclady]

Also the problem with picking the "lesser of two evils" is, you are still picking EVIL.

And in spite of the fact that the line "lesser of two evils" has been thrown around a lot, this may likely be the FIRST Presidential election when it is actually true.

If things continue as they are, we will have two despicable human beings to choose from.

May God have mercy on what's left of this once great Republic.......

[musiclady]

Yes.  That's why I say that, while it's a cliche, it's the God's-honest truth in this case.

Missed that you already said it.

How can we choose between two completely unacceptable human beings to lead America?  HOW??

[Wingnut]

Yes.  That's why I say that, while it's a cliche, it's the God's-honest truth in this case.

My Bad.   

[libertybele]

Whoa.

Let's not go that far.

Donald Trump may be evil, but Hillary Clinton just as much so. If that's our choice come November, we'd better pray a viable third party candidate shows up.

Because of the way our electoral system works, the chances of a 3rd party winning is slim to none. Voting 3rd party will certainly hand the keys to the White House to the DEMS.

Really the way I see it, Trump is in the race to bring down conservative (Cruz) candidates.  The Washington cartel wanted to make sure that Cruz didn't get in because they know he WILL shake Washington up and break up the Kingmakers.  The media has Trump winning in almost every state except TX ... I'm hoping Cruz wins a few more giving him the delegates to move forward.

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[musiclady]

Because of the way our electoral system works, the chances of a 3rd party winning is slim to none. Voting 3rd party will certainly hand the keys to the White House to the DEMS.

Really the way I see it, Trump is in the race to bring down conservative (Cruz) candidates.   The Washington cartel wanted to make sure that Cruz didn't get in because they know he WILL shake Washington up and break up the Kingmakers.  The media has Trump winning in almost every state except TX ... I'm hoping Cruz wins a few more giving him the delegates to move forward.

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I truly believe that Trump is in the race to bring down Conservatism, not just Cruz.

If I had any doubts a few months ago, they have been eradicated by his downright bizarre behavior in recent weeks.

He's out to destroy the entire conservative movement.

And I have no doubt that, in his efforts, he will be a "winner."

[EasyAce]

Whoa.

Let's not go that far.

Donald Trump may be evil, but Hillary Clinton just as much so. If that's our choice come November, we'd better pray a viable third party candidate shows up.

For your consideration, from a pair of publications not heretofore suspected of being sympathetic with the left (fair disclosure: I have no great love for
Hilarious Rodent Clinton, either; I have not yet found one candidate among the current pack worth voting for; and, you couldn't pay me enough to
vote for either Hilarious or The Donald):

Why President Trump Would Be a Bigger Disaster than President Clinton
I'll Take Hillary Clinton Over Donald Trump

[Carling]

And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

A choice of the lesser of two evils.   

Yes, you and the rest of the establishment GOP need anybody other than Cruz or Trump as President, because you don't own the two of them.  HRC plays along with the game and will keep feeding the trough of Wall Street, Unions, etc. etc. 

This is why the GOP as you know it is DEAD.  KAPUT.  RIP, ruling class.  What will those who depend on these contracts do?  This grassroots GOP voter revolution doesn't freaking care.  Let's open up the game to everyone, and not just the selected class.  Hello, can you hear us now?

[Carling]

I'm praying right along with you, jmyrlefuller.   The "lesser of two evils" is a cliche,  but this is one of those rare times when both choices are really and truly evil.  I pray I'm not forced to make such a choice.

So you are implying that those who support Trump are actually enabling evil.

But hey, let's not be hyperbolic or anything.   

[katzenjammer]

Yes, you and the rest of the establishment GOP need anybody other than Cruz or Trump as President, because you don't own the two of them.  HRC plays along with the game and will keep feeding the trough of Wall Street, Unions, etc. etc. 

This is why the GOP as you know it is DEAD.  KAPUT.  RIP, ruling class.  What will those who depend on these contracts do?  This grassroots GOP voter revolution doesn't freaking care.  Let's open up the game to everyone, and not just the selected class.  Hello, can you hear us now?

[jmyrlefuller]

So you are implying that those who support Trump are actually enabling evil.

But hey, let's not be hyperbolic or anything.   

It's not hyperbolic if it's true. Just sayin'.

[Wingnut]

I wish they would resurrect a Bull Moose type third party to compete against the Trump lead Bull Shit party.

[truth_seeker]

The problem, I fear, with a third party run is that probably allows Trump, with a mere plurality of the votes, to gain the Presidency.

Those of us convinced that Trump is dangerous and unfit to be President need to defeat him.  And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.
A choice of the lesser of two evils.   A terrible choice for anyone to have to make, and one I would make with the heaviest of hearts and the deepest of regrets.   But Trump is simply unacceptable.

And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

You are on the WRONG site

[Carling]

And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

You are on the WRONG site

I may just register GOPeBriefingRoom.com, because with Jazzhead's post about voting for HRC that's where he belongs.

[truth_seeker]

I may just register GOPeBriefingRoom.com, because with Jazzhead's post about voting for HRC that's where he belongs.

Crazy isn't it ?? I appreciate when they reveal themselves, however.

[EasyAce]

Donald Trump may be evil, but Hillary Clinton just as much so. If that's our choice come November, we'd better pray a viable third party candidate shows up.

Dare to dream.

(Though it's tempting---merely tempting---to riffle through the aspirants in the
Libertarian Party and think about John McAfee . . . as in, the online security system McAfee . . . )

[jmyrlefuller]

And that, ultimately, may mean voting for Hillary Clinton.

You are on the WRONG site

That's right, you are not allowed to speak if you dare threaten to stop The Man.

Good little Trump supporter! Now have your biscuit.