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[SunSt0rm]

I have heard people suggesting that the republican party will bring a third party candidate if Trump would be the nominee or that Trump would go independent if the establishment screw him.

But arent they too late then to be able to on the ballot in all the sates in the GE? I thought Bloomberg had to make a decision in March so he would be able to be on the ballot in all states

[Tender Branson]

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Trump needs to hand in some 80.000 signatures for TX by May 9 to be on the ballot there as an Indy.

TX is the first state for Indy candidates to submit their signatures.

NC is next on June 9 with 90.000 signatures.

[Tender Branson]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

[IceSpear]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

[Tender Branson]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

Hopefully some Trump supporter doesn't email this to his campaign manager ... and I'm responsible for ensuring Trump's nomination ...

[IceSpear]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

Hopefully some Trump supporter doesn't email this to his campaign manager ... and I'm responsible for ensuring Trump's nomination ...

I'm sure one of the Trumpets here will volunteer, but if not I'll be glad to do so. I'd rather not face Kasich in the general.

[Stranger in a strange land]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

Hopefully some Trump supporter doesn't email this to his campaign manager ... and I'm responsible for ensuring Trump's nomination ...

I'm sure one of the Trumpets here will volunteer, but if not I'll be glad to do so. I'd rather not face Kasich in the general.

Kasich getting the nomination at a brokered convention will badly weaken him, especially if the StormTrumpers riot because Trump didn't get it, which you know they will. And obviously Trump won't endorse him, and will likely run 3rd party against him.

[ag]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

Unless, of course, another Republican does the same.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

Donald Trump could already start collecting signatures for an Indy run in TX and NC preemptively as a pawn for a likely contested convention. If he's collected enough signatures for these 2 states when the convention rolls around, the establishment would think twice about forcing such a contested convention.

This is actually a really good idea. It would basically ensure his nomination.

Hopefully some Trump supporter doesn't email this to his campaign manager ... and I'm responsible for ensuring Trump's nomination ...

I'm sure one of the Trumpets here will volunteer, but if not I'll be glad to do so. I'd rather not face Kasich in the general.

Kasich getting the nomination at a brokered convention will badly weaken him, especially if the StormTrumpers riot because Trump didn't get it, which you know they will. And obviously Trump won't endorse him, and will likely run 3rd party against him.

He would also struggle to get conservatives to support him (although Ted Cruz may give him a nominal endorsement).