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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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Candidates must file their candidacy with the South Carolina GOP by Sept. 30, submitting a form that includes a signed pledge stating to “hereby affirm that I generally believe in and intend to support the nominees and platform of the Republican Party in the November 8, 2016 general election.”
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:35:13 PM PDT
by
Abby4116
To: Abby4116
If I were Trump I would open a poll on my website.
If South Carolina does not back down, should I run third-party? ___ yes ___ no
The results will have the GOPe running for the tall grass within 48 hours.
To: Abby4116
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:37:00 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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.
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:37:06 PM PDT
by
Abby4116
To: Buckeye McFrog
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:37:22 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
To: Abby4116
He can sign that if he ‘intends’ to win the nomination.
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:38:14 PM PDT
by
rwilson99
(Please tell me how the words "shall not perish and have everlasting life" would NOT apply to Mary.)
To: Abby4116
On a more rational note, does anyone have a list of states that have “sore loser” laws that would prevent a candidate who ran in the Republican POTUS primary to run again as an independent in Nov?
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:39:12 PM PDT
by
nascarnation
(Impeach, convict, deport)
To: Abby4116
Intentions change.
He can validly sign the pledge now, and change his mind later.
No problem.
To: Abby4116
If these a**holes think I’m going to vote for one of their hand-chosen, wimpy, RINO candidates - they are full of horse manure.
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:40:34 PM PDT
by
Catsrus
(The Great Wall of Trump - coming to a southern border near you.)
To: All
I generally believe in and intend to support the nominees and platform of the Republican Party in the November 8, 2016 general election
Sign it. If he intends to win, then he certainly intends to support the nominee and platform.
I'm not sure how you can swear or (politically correctly) "affirm" that you intend to do something.
I intend to be nice to my dog and kids when I get home tonight.
To: Abby4116
I would just say ‘sorry, WINNERS don’t have to make deals, it’s you LOSERS who do, or did you just enter politics and haven’t learned this so far?’
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:41:25 PM PDT
by
txhurl
To: Abby4116
Sounds like loosey-goosey enough language for a deal-maker to sign.
To: rwilson99
He can sign that if he ‘intends’ to win the nomination.
Bingo. I agree.
To: Abby4116
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:43:12 PM PDT
by
Grams A
(The Sun will rise in the East in the morning and God is still on his throne.)
To: Abby4116
Trump, at CNN's "Debate The Moderator"; should, when asked his first question, state:
Before I answer your question Jake, I'd like see by show of hands, who will support me should I win the Republican nomination.
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:43:27 PM PDT
by
TexasCajun
(#BlackViolenceMatters)
To: stephenjohnbanker
That’s what I was wondering. Can they just make it a requirement that candidates promise not to use their own money, that they can’t use anyone other than Republican consultants, or maybe that you must pledge complete loyalty and obedience to the GOP ruling class.
Can he sue them?
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:43:28 PM PDT
by
Kenny
To: Buckeye McFrog
Hopefully, Trump will address this issue tonight in Iowa.
To: Abby4116
If his momentum keeps up, he won’t need a 3rd party run. He IS the 3rd party.............................
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:44:18 PM PDT
by
Red Badger
(READ MY LIPS: NO MORE BUSHES!...............)
To: rwilson99
There’s the key word - intend. How many people have good intentions and don’t follow through?
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:44:46 PM PDT
by
Catsrus
(The Great Wall of Trump - coming to a southern border near you.)
To: Kenny
Election laws should clear it up.
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posted on
08/25/2015 12:45:30 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
(My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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