Independent versus Third Party

[blakjak]

I've noticed these two terms have been used interchangeably lately, but whats the advantages/disadvantages of each?

[ronpaulitician]

I think for a third party run "sore loser" rules apply.

[tonyr1988]

I think for a third party run "sore loser" rules apply.

"Sore loser" laws would apply to an Independent run as well.

[nate895]

Third Party is attaching yourself to a party like the Libertarians.

Independent is on your own.

[nate895]

"Sore loser" laws would apply to an Independent run as well.

They may try to use them in 4 states, but that conflict would be resolved by the end of the month. Otherwise we can run a slate of electors called "Liberty now and Forever," and win any way.

[grizzums]

I thought some of those "sore loser" laws were found to be unconstitutional in court....at least in some lower offices like mayoral races...? Can anyone confirm and clarify the "sore loser" rules?

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Ballot access would be so much easier with a third party. A combination of the Libertarian party and the Constitution party, who both like Ron Paul, could probably get Paul on the ballot in all 50 states and the district of Columbia.

[nate895]

I thought some of those "sore loser" laws were found to be unconstitutional in court....at least in some lower offices like mayoral races...? Can anyone confirm and clarify the "sore loser" rules?

Sore loser laws apply to any office below the President since the when you're voting for President, you're not really voting for President.