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Maxwell
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« on: May 24, 2016, 09:28:45 PM »
« edited: May 24, 2016, 09:35:08 PM by Maxwell »

Here's the thing - what if Johnson loses the nomination?

I don't think Libertarian grassroots would take the news of Weld being on the ticket too well.
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Maxwell
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2016, 11:46:34 AM »

Johnson really is in an ideal position for a third party candidate.  

-Libertarians have universal ballot access.
-He didn't do horribly for a 3rd party in 2012.
-He was a governor, which makes his candidacy more credible.
-Clinton and Trump have angered parts of their parties, and have very high favorables.
-Libertarians could plausibly appeal to disaffected #NeverTrumpers, disaffected #BernieorBusters and disaffected moderates.

Basically, if a third party candidate is ever going to make an impact, its now.

On paper, yes. In reality, Johnson is this man.
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