Let's hope it never gets to that, and that we get Thompson, or, in our dreams, Hunter. Those are the only two that have a chance of defeating the MSM/Socialist alliance.
Third party is doomed to failure. The Democrat/socialists/communists are united and will vote in a block--about 43-49% of the vote based on the last few elections. Just read a portion of Whittaker Chambers book "Witness" about the devotion of most communists. They stick together.