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Trump’s Deadline to Rule Out A Third Party Bid: Sept. 30
WMAL ^ | August 25, 2015

Posted on 08/25/2015 12:35:13 PM PDT by Abby4116

NEW YORK — (CNN) Donald Trump must rule out a third party bid before October if he wants to compete in South Carolina’s Republican primary, a crucial test in the nominating contest.

Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out a third party candidacy, noting that he could use the threat of an independent bid as leverage, but he cannot appear on the South Carolina primary ballot unless he pledges to support the GOP nominee in the general election.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York; US: North Carolina; US: South Carolina; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2016election; 3rdparty; election2016; gopbackstabbing; gopblackmail; gopelectionfraud; goprico; lindseygraham; newyork; northcarolina; southcarolina; trump; virginia
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To: Red Badger
If his momentum keeps up, he won’t need a 3rd party run. He IS the 3rd party.............................

Heck, as far as I'm concerned, he and Cruz ARE the second party. The GOP is toast and they don't even care if they win. If Trump or Cruz gets the nomination, the GOP will torpedo the nominee. They don't want their boat upset and losing to a dem is good enough.

41 posted on 08/25/2015 1:09:32 PM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: mmichaels1970

Since he has a 2-1 lead over his nearest rival in SC... LOL


42 posted on 08/25/2015 1:09:58 PM PDT by BigEdLB (They need to target the 'Ministry of Virtue' which has nothing to do with virtue.)
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To: maggief; hoosiermama; LucyT; Liz

LOL.

Well, that will mean that ALL OF HIS RIVALS will have to support NOMINEE DONALD J. TRUMP, including “Lindsey ‘I’ll punch Trump in the Nose’ Graham”...LOL.


43 posted on 08/25/2015 1:11:16 PM PDT by onyx (PLEASE Support FR - GO MONTHLY - Join CLUB 300 - God bless FR's Donors!)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
How is this legal?

Primaries exist for the sole benefit of political parties and are a different animal than "regular" elections.

Because primaries are controlled by political parties, they get to make the rules.

44 posted on 08/25/2015 1:11:17 PM PDT by gdani (No sacred cows)
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To: VerySadAmerican

Well stated.


45 posted on 08/25/2015 1:11:56 PM PDT by my small voice (A biased media and an uneducated populace is the biggest thre at to our nation.)
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To: Yo-Yo
You know, the primaries are the parties deciding who their candidate will be in the General Election.

Correct.

So I never understood why primary elections were held using state polling places, under state election laws.

Because the two party system demanded it.

46 posted on 08/25/2015 1:13:21 PM PDT by gdani (No sacred cows)
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To: Abby4116

ok then trump should start a third party in these states to compete in the general. i don’t think electoral delegates are required to pledge to a party, but just to a candidate. this could be the chance for the third party we’ve been waiting for.


47 posted on 08/25/2015 1:13:46 PM PDT by dadfly
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To: Abby4116

Many states have sore loser laws. Is this any different?


48 posted on 08/25/2015 1:16:06 PM PDT by Magnum44 (I dissent)
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To: Abby4116

sign it and then ignore it. not legally binding.


49 posted on 08/25/2015 1:16:32 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Abby4116

No he doesn’t. He can go 3rd party at any time. Nothing about filing for primaries keeps him from changing his tune later.


50 posted on 08/25/2015 1:20:03 PM PDT by discostu (It always comes down to cortexiphan)
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To: mmichaels1970
...I generally believe in and intend to support the nominees and platform of the Republican Party in the November 8, 2016 general election

That doesn't say anything about running as a 3rd party candidate.

How stupid! Trump should sign that, as it means absolutely nothing

51 posted on 08/25/2015 1:21:17 PM PDT by SGCOS
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
...if he wants to compete in South Carolina's Republican primary...

Republicans Look to Force Trump to Pledge Loyalty Oath to GOP Masters
The Virginia and North Carolina parties are in discussions about implementing a new requirement for candidates to qualify for their primary ballots: that they pledge to support the Republican presidential nominee...

The proper response from Trump should be, "You First!"
52 posted on 08/25/2015 1:26:53 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (What do we want? REGIME CHANGE! When do we want it? NOW)
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To: SunkenCiv

South Carolina just made this change. maybe Trump should say Ientered the Republican race Prior to the implementation of this new rule.


53 posted on 08/25/2015 1:30:52 PM PDT by georgiarat (Obama, providing incompetence since Day One!!)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

May be legal, but is it fair?


54 posted on 08/25/2015 1:32:57 PM PDT by Rennes Templar
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To: Abby4116

If Trump says ‘no’ and mounts a write-in, the SC GOP could find themselves in a world of embarrassment.


55 posted on 08/25/2015 1:34:25 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Buckeye McFrog

I like it


56 posted on 08/25/2015 1:40:07 PM PDT by vmivol00 (I won't be reconstructed.)
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To: Longbow1969

“before he does any damage to whoever the real GOP nominee will be.”

So tell us all, just “whoever is the real GOP nominee?” Inquiring minds want to know! Oh, I know, ABT, right!


57 posted on 08/25/2015 1:41:04 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: catnipman

‘I intended to support the nominee when I signed that pledge, but the poor choice by the convention to pick a loser has forced my reconsideration of my beliefs.’

Big whoop over nothing.


58 posted on 08/25/2015 1:41:44 PM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: mmichaels1970

I couldn’t sign it. I will only vote for Cruz or Trump. If they don’t win, I’ll vote third party.


59 posted on 08/25/2015 1:42:02 PM PDT by vmivol00 (I won't be reconstructed.)
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To: Abby4116
How can he sign to support the GOP platform when he is against virtually all of it?
His poll numbers are BECAUSE he is against the GOPe.

The GOPe is not synonymous with the Republican Party Platform. There is such a platform. The GOPe act in direct opposition to every plank in the platform.

60 posted on 08/25/2015 1:46:12 PM PDT by meadsjn
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