A third-party candidate could be part of a cover story for unusual election results.
My Take is this—My Ouija Board says: 1. Biden has a stroke and resigns (Soon) 2. Harris is made President (the first woman President) 3. She selects Hillary as her VP. 4. She is compelled to not run. 4. Trump is locked out of the GOP Convention after some controversial primaries (did he cheat?). GOP selects DeSantis who selects Nikki Haley as his VP (she’s a woman don’t you know?). Democrats select Hillary as presidential candidate with Stacy Abrams as her VP or Witmer. RFK jr. goes Libertarian and selects some Latina like Sanchez as his VP. Trump goes Reform and selects Kari Lake as his VP.
A Four way race like in 1860 winner? Who can say?