The Many Faces of US Politics...

[muppet]

http://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2016-37016680

Republicans beginning to flee the sinking ship?

[Jell 0 Biafra]

A third way
Evin McMullen is going to be running as a representative of the "never Trump" campaign. He is currently the Republican's chief policy advisor in the House of Representatives.

interesting to see how this affects both nominees...

It's another nail on Trump's coffin I would think... 2 Republicans running can only dilute their vote you would think!

He's probably too late to get on the ballot in some states.

[Oraisteach]

Well, if McMullin, a Mormon Republican from Utah, manages to flip Trump Republicans in Utah and Clinton wins the state, even if Trump wins FL, PA and OH, Clinton still wins the presidency.  He is probably a last-gasp effort of the anti-Trump movement.

[J70]

He didn't even warrant a mention on the CBS national news this evening.

And they covered Trump and Hillary, although the Delta f**k-up and Zika were the headlines.

[LeoMc]

there is a lot of social media going on this one, but not a lot of coverage as yet. Hard to tell what the impact will be. A lot of "why don't you just spoil your ballot" and third way is a wasted vote chat.
I think its interesting...

There are already Libertarian and Green options on the ballot in most States. That they do not figure even with the poor mainstream options shows just how entrenched the current 2 party system is.

I did not know that.

Could you please post up some info on these people?

Libertarian party: Gary Johnson
Ballot access to 370 electoral votes in 36 states (270 needed to win)
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Green Party: Jill Stein:
Ballot access to 334 electoral college votes.
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Also write in votes in Indiana and North Carolina are possible.

There are about 5 more parties with access to >50 electoral college votes, not enough to win but options for protest votes right across the spectrum.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_third_party_and_independent_presidential_candidates,_2016

[omaghjoe]

A bit of perspective to those living outside the US on the viability of the Liberterians tho...


Somebody was telling me that they elected a new moderate leader, (I dunno if he's the candidate or not). This radical wants to have driving licences!!! Apparently he announced this at the conference and was met with a chorus of boos

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Don needs to step away from the microphone for a few days

[muppet]

Cheers Leo.

[AZOffaly]

Tell me I am not reading this right?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/donald-trump-suggests-gun-owners-could-do-something-about-hillary-clinton-748976.html

If I am, this lad is a dangerous lunatic, and he should be removed from the presidential race immediately. When you see some of the knuckle heads that are pure Trump supporters, this sort of comment is downright irresponsible and dangerous.

[seafoid]

Tell me I am not reading this right?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/donald-trump-suggests-gun-owners-could-do-something-about-hillary-clinton-748976.html

If I am, this lad is a dangerous lunatic, and he should be removed from the presidential race immediately. When you see some of the knuckle heads that are pure Trump supporters, this sort of comment is downright irresponsible and dangerous.

1968 was similar to 2016. Economy in Meltdown. Racial tension.
Then the assassinations started.

[screenexile]

Tell me I am not reading this right?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/donald-trump-suggests-gun-owners-could-do-something-about-hillary-clinton-748976.html

If I am, this lad is a dangerous lunatic, and he should be removed from the presidential race immediately. When you see some of the knuckle heads that are pure Trump supporters, this sort of comment is downright irresponsible and dangerous.

Crazy . . . what's worse was his appearance on Hannity where Hannity gave him the spin on it before Trump had to say anything.

Hannity is a quite horrible human being I don't understand how people fall for his shtick!!!

[stew]

Tell me I am not reading this right?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/donald-trump-suggests-gun-owners-could-do-something-about-hillary-clinton-748976.html

If I am, this lad is a dangerous lunatic, and he should be removed from the presidential race immediately. When you see some of the knuckle heads that are pure Trump supporters, this sort of comment is downright irresponsible and dangerous.

Crazy . . . what's worse was his appearance on Hannity where Hannity gave him the spin on it before Trump had to say anything.

Hannity is a quite horrible human being I don't understand how people fall for his shtick!!!

He is not you odious toad.

[easytiger95]

Secret Service might be having a quiet word with Trump.

As for Hannity, Stew, he is a horrible human being - or even more accurate, an odious toad. Thanks for the phrase.

[screenexile]

Tell me I am not reading this right?

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/donald-trump-suggests-gun-owners-could-do-something-about-hillary-clinton-748976.html

If I am, this lad is a dangerous lunatic, and he should be removed from the presidential race immediately. When you see some of the knuckle heads that are pure Trump supporters, this sort of comment is downright irresponsible and dangerous.

Crazy . . . what's worse was his appearance on Hannity where Hannity gave him the spin on it before Trump had to say anything.

Hannity is a quite horrible human being I don't understand how people fall for his shtick!!!

He is not you odious toad.

Ah stew come on now you have to be kidding!! He's a complete chancer who just makes stuff up to suit the guy he's following at a particular stage. His rhetoric and apologies about Trump are laughable only for the fact that so many dumbasses take him seriously!

[Gabriel_Hurl]

And he lifts $25million a year from Fox