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Title: Ten third-party candidate names at top of Never Trump’s list
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The Hill
URL Source: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box ... es-at-top-of-never-trumps-list
Published: May 6, 2016
Author: Jonathan Easley
Post Date: 2016-05-06 13:28:24 by Hondo68
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Views: 27397
Comments: 124
"Never Trump" Republicans aren’t giving up in their quest to find a conservative alternative to Donald Trump
Now that Trump has cleared the field of rivals to become the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee, anti-Trump conservatives have turned their attention to recruiting a candidate to challenge Trump and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton
The Hill interviewed several operatives associated with the anti-Trump movement to ask who they’d like to see run
Here’s who they hope to see on the ballot
Mitt Romney
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.)
The 44-year-old freshman senator from Nebraska has been one of the most vocal opponents to Trump on Capitol Hill.
Anti-Trump Republicans are holding out hope he’ll reconsider. Three different people mentioned his name to The Hill on Thursday.
Rep. Justin Amash
Former Sen. Tom Coburn
The Kentucky GOP made it so that Paul could run for both president and reelection to the Senate simultaneously. But Paul's reelection bid is now in full-swing, and it would irritate many in the party if he were to distract himself from that with another long-shot presidential bid. 1) Paul Ryan
2) Mitt Romney
3) Sen. Ben Sasse
4) General John Kelly
5) Gary Johnson
6) Rep. Justin Amash
7) Tom Coburn
8) Marco Rubio
9) Nikki Haley
10) Rand Paul
If Gary Johnson gets the Libertarian Party nomination, he'll have near 50 state ballot access.
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in the general election, either as an independent write-in candidate or as part of a third-party campaign.
Speaker Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan ’s (R-Wis.) decision Thursday to not endorse Trump will only give further oxygen to the furious efforts by some to find a Trump alternative
The 2012 GOP nominee first declined to run for president in January of 2015.
Since then, he’s consistently beat back pleas from panicked establishment Republicans to return to the fray and save the party from Trump.
The announcement Thursday from Ryan, Romney’s 2012 running mate, that he’s not ready to back Trump will surely fuel rumors that the former Massachusetts governor could get back in the ring.
In many ways, Romney would be the dream anti-Trump recruit.
He would have instant access to a national fundraising network and enough name ID to move quickly up the polls and make the debate stage.
Romney’s entrance would attract a media frenzy, and he’s the kind of center-right candidate that Republicans opposed to Trump could feel good about voting for.
Romney has thoroughly rebuked Trump and campaigned against him at every turn.
He has said that he will write a name in if his options are down Trump and Clinton. Could that be his name
On Thursday, Sasse penned an open letter on his Facebook page about why voters should not settle for either Trump or Clinton and outlined the qualities he wants to see in an independent or third-party candidate.
“Why are we confined to these two terrible options?” he wrote. “This is America. If both choices stink, we reject them and go bigger. That’s what we do.”
Unfortunately for anti-Trump conservatives, Sasse, who has a young family, says he won’t run himself
General John Kelly
Anti-Trump conservatives spent months trying to convince Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis, a revered, straight-talking four-star retired Marine Corps general, to launch an independent bid.
Mattis officially took his name out of the running last week.
Now they have their eyes on another tell-it-like-it-is military man: Former U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly.
Kelly retired in January after more than four decades of service. He spent years in various leadership posts in Iraq and lost a son, former Marine Robert Kelly, to combat in Afghanistan.
Kelly has not spoken publicly about the presidential race, and a spokesperson did not return a request for comment about whether he’d be interested.
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson
The Libertarian Party nominee is so far the only candidate other than Trump and Clinton who is likely to be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Johnson served two terms as the Republican governor of New Mexico beginning in 1995. He participated in one GOP presidential debate early in the 2012 cycle before running as a Libertarian and winning about 1.3 million votes in the general election.
Since 2012, Johnson has been working as president of a marijuana marketing firm. He left that position to run for president, winning the Libertarian nomination again in 2016.
One of the biggest challenges facing a new candidate will be hitting the threshold of 15 percent in national polls to qualify for the debates.
Johnson could be the answer: A Monmouth University survey from late March found him taking 11 percent in a hypothetical match-up against Trump and Clinton.
In a statement released Wednesday after Sen. Ted Cruz
(R-Texas) left the GOP race, Johnson put himself forward as the alternative to “two of the most polarizing candidates in recent history.”
“With millions of Americans now feeling politically ‘homeless,’ a two-term Governor who balanced budgets, cut taxes, cut regulations and truly reduced the size of government may offer the home they are seeking,” Johnson said
The 36-year-old libertarian-leaning Michigan lawmaker says he’ll never support Trump and is furious with colleagues who have warmed to the likely nominee in recent weeks.
Amash, who first backed Sen. Rand Paul
(R-Ky.) in the primary and later Cruz, has thrived on Capitol Hill as a wildcard willing to buck GOP leaders.
He stoked speculation that a third-party run may be in the works with a cryptic tweet sent out late Tuesday night after Cruz suspended his campaign.
Amash did not return a request for comment
(R-Okla.)
Coburn served three terms in the House followed by two in the Senate, cutting his final stint short after being diagnosed with cancer.
Healthy now, Coburn is on the short list for most anti-Trump Republicans.
The Oklahoma Republican, who backed Sen. Marco Rubio
(R-Fla.) in the primary, told The New York Times earlier this year that he’d back a third-party bid to stop Trump.
Coburn said he didn’t expect that he would be that candidate, but he also declined to rule it out.
Coburn is well-known inside Washington from his frequent appearances on the cable news circuit. He's quotable and has a reputation as a pragmatic conservative.
But some believe he lacks the name recognition and a national fundraising network to get off the ground.
Nikki Haley
The South Carolina governor is one of the brightest young stars in the Republican Party.
Several anti-Trump conservatives have dropped her name, and the reasons are clear: As an Indian-American woman, she provides a double-shot of diversity. She’s also telegenic, charismatic and one of the most popular governors in the country.
Haley said Wednesday she’d support the GOP nominee, but she could come under pressure to challenge him instead.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
The former “most interesting man in politics” could reclaim that title with a bold move back into the presidential race.
He’d likely find the press eager to cover his bid this time, giving him a platform to get out his message of expanding the party. That message was drowned out last year in the crowded GOP primary.
Conservative blogger Erick Erickson, a prominent “Never Trump” voice, told The Hill on Thursday that Paul would be a “viable” contender as a third-party or independent candidate
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#31. To: A K A Stone, hondo68 (#29)
Pointing out the fact that both Trump and Clinton are historically disliked makes one an "abortion supporter"? Typical AKA logic. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much We still have dry counties in Kentucky, where the Taliban Baptists impose their rules on their neighbors. But their neighbors still buy it elsewhere and imbibe if they so choose.
Good observations. Trump has that wide spread dislike, similar to algore. The Donald will probably be yelling... count every vote until I win, like algore. Pointing out the fact that Hondo regularly pimped for Gay Johnson the abortion open borders piece of shit that thinks two men can be married.
Last time I was down that way visiting family in Jackson, Breathitt County was still dry. Had to head up the road a piece to Campton in Wolfe County just to pick up a six pack. Crazy way to run a state. Going to the Derby Tomorrow? I heard the General Admission is $371 to $415. Is that correct? In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much It's spelled "Gary". And yes, he's a libertarian who believes it should be left up to the states to decide. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much I'm going to Keeneland (Lexington) to watch and bet the Derby tomorrow. F**kers started charging $8 a beer this year. I'm taking some miniatures in and ordering a few Cokes. I hope I can afford Cokes.
If that dirty rat bastard, TLBSHOW, would pay you back, not only could you have your beer and a Trump cap but also more able to increase the wager so you could go home with more winnings based on increased wagers.
Like w and Kerry?
But you voted for gay marriage license signing Mitt, the pedophile queer scouts advocate. Gary Johnson left the Republican Party before they went full Mitt... gayer than Ted Kennedy. You'd have better luck talking to a mule.
Based on that, I don't see how people can say Trump is not a conservative.
Then allow me to elaborate: I don't trust Trump because he has long been a crony capitalist voicing support for liberal positions while lining the pockets of liberal politicians - he's played "conservative" for no longer than he's had serious presidential ambitions. A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them. No need to elaborate. You've already said you don't trust Trump. I believe you. But I trust Trump because he has such strong and bold positions. It's one thing for a candidate to say, "I'm going to enforce our immigration laws and completely reform our immigration policy." Heard it before. Versus Trump who says, "I'm going to build a wall and Mexico will pay for it. And I'm going to deport the 11 million illegals who are already here. And I'm going to halt Muslim relocation. Whoa! Hard to backtrack on that. And that's what scares the GOPe.
You know Pete, I don't remember that either. I did have some strong disagreements with some family members, and some local party members about that though. Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There are no Carthaginian terrorists. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood "I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within." -- General Douglas MacArthur
If people like Bernie and Trump can keep kicking the elites in the ass why not support them? I thought about the same thing,and came to the conclusion I could never support Trump because he SEEMS to be doing the right thing,but for the wrong reasons. People that do things for the wrong reasons usually tend to be even worse than the ones they replaced if they do gain power. And that is just assuming he doesn't drop out,which I still think he will do. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.
I still think he has had it with these progressives and wants to make them pay. He is a narcissist so you really never know what is on his mind. My choice will be Hillary which makes sticking my head in a fire ant pile enjoyable or a so called anti establishment candidate. Trump is not my first choice but he will probably do the least amount of damage over any candidate that even has a smidgen of a chance to win even one state. He might even surprise us all? Plus I do not think I can take 4 more years of anti small business, anti white man, anti freedom lover and anti American! I would fold my company and take medical retirement due to my crap back. Besides is it not worth a vote for Trump to watch Neoclowns and progressives heads explode?
You sound like a libtard using the word crony capitalist. You are a tard. Do you wet the bed?
Ok. I guess we will find out who is right pretty soon,unless he drops out. Besides is it not worth a vote for Trump to watch Neoclowns and progressives heads explode? No. I have to live with myself,and I have nothing but contempt for the typical Trump supporter. It was asshats like this that got us Poppy,Boy Jorge,McLunatic,and Romney. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.
Don't blame me if you don't know that they are nothing but fascists,or if you don't know what a fascist is. Do you wet the bed? More homo-erotic questions? What is it with you and the constant barrage of homo-erotic questions? Why do you want to know? Are you interested in licking the sheets? If so,I suggest you PM Fire Island. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.
Shut up dick sucking liberal piece of shit. Go marry your dad. Freak.
He's not going to drop you senile geezer.
He's not going to drop you senile geezer. Seems like you have a lot of emotional investment in his campaign. I suspect you are going to be in deep,deep emotional trouble when he drops out or is defeated by Bubbette!. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.
projection
Yup,murdering more Americans that disagree with your superstitious beliefs is exactly what this country needs to get back on a moral footing and become great again! Good call! BTW,what do you call a Christian Jihad,a Crusade? BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them.
You're delusional.
So everyone who ever criticized 0bama as a crony capitalist for bankrolling that solar energy company or electric car company is really a "libtard"? Educate yourself. A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them. How is Trump a crony capitalist? Hmm Mr. Globalist.
He gets very emotional when people criticize his beloved jihadists.
You're an old dying man that helped fuck this country. You hate freedom of religion just like Obama. You want faggots mascurading as married just like that cunt running for President. Go shrivel up prune face.
What is your problem?
I don't like freaks who support two men being married. I despise them. I hate them. They are ruining our country. It is sick. Peter is a fucking sicko freak.
I can't speak for Pete but he has sugested he abhors homosexuality, too. All he has ever said is that it is their right to screw if that is their preference; he has claimed that he doesn't want any knowledge of the vulgar acts.
Here's one example: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/01/daily-mark-up-01-20-16 Your turn: how am I a globalist? A government strong enough to impose your standards is strong enough to ban them. I don't read the propaganda site conservative review. The weekly standard isn't conservative either. Neither is National Review. Put something out there in your own words and I will respond. You're a globalist because you think Hillary would be ok. You're a globalist because you support the globalist Ted Cruz.
Peter thinks two men can be married. He is so sick in the head and delusional that he even calls it conservative. Puke.
I can disagree with a lot of stuff and views of people. But when they support the faggot agenda then lie and say it is conservative. They are worthless to me.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestYou abortion supporters are sick.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#32. To: Deckard (#31)
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#33. To: Justified, algore trump (#30)
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#34. To: Deckard (#31)
#35. To: Fred Mertz (#32)
We still have dry counties in Kentucky, where the Taliban Baptists impose their rules on their neighbors.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#36. To: A K A Stone (#34)
Pointing out the fact that Hondo regularly pimped for Gay Johnson the abortion open borders piece of shit that thinks two men can be married.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#37. To: Deckard (#35)
#38. To: Fred Mertz, TLBSHOW (#37)
I hope I can afford Cokes.
#39. To: hondo68 (#33)
#40. To: A K A Stone (#34)
pimped for Gay Johnson
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#41. To: hondo68 (#40)
#42. To: ConservingFreedom (#26)
#43. To: misterwhite (#42)
Based on that, I don't see how people can say Trump is not a conservative.
#44. To: ConservingFreedom (#43)
"Then allow me to elaborate: I don't trust Trump ..."
#45. To: sneakypete (#11)
" I don't remember either that evil old bastard Poppy OR Boy Jorge ever describing themselves as conservatives. "
#46. To: Justified (#19)
I have been thinking about this for a little while. Everyone wants to break the back of the 2 party system and finally someone did and people are still not happy!
#47. To: sneakypete (#46)
#48. To: ConservingFreedom (#43)
#49. To: Justified (#47)
I still think he has had it with these progressives and wants to make them pay.
#50. To: A K A Stone (#48)
ou sound like a libtard using the word crony capitalist.
#51. To: sneakypete (#50)
#52. To: sneakypete (#49)
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I guess we will find out who is right pretty soon,unless he drops out.
#53. To: A K A Stone (#52)
I guess we will find out who is right pretty soon,unless he drops out.
#54. To: sneakypete (#53)
emotional
#55. To: sneakypete (#53)
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#56. To: sneakypete (#53)
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#57. To: A K A Stone (#55)
You're not only stupid but immoral. You're exactly what is wrong with this country. If everyone that thought like you suddenly had a heart attack and died. America would be great again.
#58. To: sneakypete (#57)
Yup,murdering more Americans
#59. To: A K A Stone (#48)
You sound like a libtard using the word crony capitalist.
#60. To: ConservingFreedom (#59)
(Edited)
#61. To: A K A Stone (#58)
#62. To: sneakypete (#57)
disagree with your superstitious beliefs
#63. To: ConservingFreedom (#59)
#64. To: A K A Stone (#62)
#65. To: buckeroo (#64)
#66. To: A K A Stone, sneakypete (#65)
#67. To: A K A Stone (#60)
How is Trump a crony capitalist?
Hmm Mr. Globalist.
#68. To: ConservingFreedom (#67)
#69. To: buckeroo (#66)
#70. To: buckeroo (#66)
#71. To: A K A Stone (#63)
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