Trump Teases the GOP About Running as Third-Party Candidate


Everyone watching U.S. politics knew it was out there. Trump developed a fan base that remains separate from the Republican Party. A columnist recently suggested Trump could run as a third-party candidate if he does not receive the Republican nomination. Trump reposted it as a tease, maybe a threat. It is almost inevitable Democrats would win the Presidency regardless of who runs for the Democrats or Republicans if Trump runs as a third party or instructs his base not to vote.

There is so much press these days about the findings of the Jan. 6 Commission and its conclusion there were things Trump did that are worthy of indictments. If the Federal Government does make any of these charges against Trump an actual trial would ensue. One of the reasons I think Trump will run in the Republican primaries is that he does not think the Federal Government will bring the charges. I happen to think he is right about this. States, such as Georgia, may file charges. 

The Jan. 6 hearings had rules far different than a trial. They were designed to present Trump in the worst possible light and there was no opportunity for cross-examination. There was no opportunity for cross-examination because Republicans in Congress decided to boycott the hearings. Democrats have been laughing about this for months.  

Because of my interest in airplanes, I've been keeping track of Trump's Boeing 757. It has had several different crews working on it at the same time for months getting it ready for the campaign. He demanded the "Trump" on the side be repainted so it stands out. The airplane is quite old and needed one new engine. The last few days it has been seen doing test flights so obviously he is ready to start being seen next to it. 

There is so much talk of other Republican candidates running against Trump. I wonder if any of them will actually file the paperwork to be candidates? Pence has not done so. With Trump determined to undermine any other candidate, even one chosen in the primaries, there is really no point running.

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