What would happen if Hillary decided to leave the Democratic party and run as a...

Bubba · #1 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 12:13 AM

...3rd party candidate? Let us think about the possibility.

Hillary wins Pennsylvania by ten points, wins Indiana and loses North Carolina and Kentucky. She still makes up no ground on Obama in delegates but keeps winning these big states.

Hillary and Bills ego alarms go off when on Wednesday, Dean tells them to get out of the race.

Then comes the visit by Gore and Carter of all people telling her to get out. The Obama press piles on. This is too much for Bill and Hillary to take.

It would be the ultimate nuclear option to play against Obama. If anyone could pull it off it would be the Clintons.
Beb:

Hillary has as much of a chance of winning as Obama. With Michigan and Florida in play, she had a great chance of getting the popular vote.

Tony H · #2 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 12:14 AM

Clinton Nader 08'
Wow !
I might even donate $100 to watch that carnival!

BEB · #3 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 12:17 AM

Why would she want to? The corporations that are keeping her alive right now would not want to put their money into a 3rd party candidate because they want to endorse candidates with a good chance of winning.

novice · #4 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 12:22 AM

I think we would finally have a third valid party to go against the established two parties.....and I think I would love that.....

rogueriverbob · #5 (**permalink**) 04-20-2008, 12:22 AM

good idea, you scenario would put McCain in the White House,.....