[Marathoner]

like the CP’s platform in a general sense, but they really should spend their time working on congressional races instead of wasting money on the big show. There are many districts out there that could use a traditional conservative running to challenge a moderate GOP candidate and a liberal Dem.

BINGO! The problem I have with any of these 3rd parties is that there's no way in Hades they can win a Presidential election (that's reality, whether we like it or not), so why don't they concentrate on Congressional races where they could possibly have a positive impact?

[ksen]

BINGO! The problem I have with any of these 3rd parties is that there's no way in Hades they can win a Presidential election (that's reality, whether we like it or not), so why don't they concentrate on Congressional races where they could possibly have a positive impact?

Serious question:

How many congressional seats did the Republican party win before Lincoln won the White House as a Republican?