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  1. 10-24-2018, 05:53 AM #1
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    Which Libertarian Candidates can win in 2018?

    Of all Libertarian candidates running in 2018, no matter if it’s national or state or local elections, which people have a realistic chance at winning their election or at the least, contending in their election? If anyone could offer some names and where/what the person is running for, I’d appreciate the help compiling this list.
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  3. 10-24-2018, 06:34 AM #2
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    I'll be voting for a few (down ballot, local stuff), but they aren't going to win.
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    He has a good chance of winning, but he needs donations...

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    For the first time since I started checking there are no 3rd party candidates, libertarian or otherwise, on the ballot in Tennessee. We have a boatload of independents running. (Seriously, more independents are running for governor and senator then there people running for the GOP or democratic nominations for those offices). I know nothing about any of these independents so none will get my vote. Maybe I'll write in the Collins.
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    The only way I see Trump as likely to affect any real change would be through martial law, and that has zero chances of success without strong buy-in by the JCS at the very minimum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TommyJeff View Post
    Of all Libertarian candidates running in 2018, no matter if it’s national or state or local elections, which people have a realistic chance at winning their election or at the least, contending in their election? If anyone could offer some names and where/what the person is running for, I’d appreciate the help compiling this list.
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    As Dean mentioned, above, Gary Johnson is polling very well right now: the last poll had him at 28% vs. 36% for the Democrat, 10% for the Republican, and 26% undecided. Another poll, taken a few days before that, had similar numbers. However, there have apparently been no other polls since September 24th. Gary's candidacy has rejuvenated the LP in New Mexico, and they have a ton of candidates running this year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian4Liberty View Post
    He has a good chance of winning, but he needs donations...

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    I see what you did there. If only we could get a few more like him.
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    The road to hell is paved with good intentions. No need to make it a superhighway.
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    The only way I see Trump as likely to affect any real change would be through martial law, and that has zero chances of success without strong buy-in by the JCS at the very minimum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RJ Liberty View Post
    As Dean mentioned, above, Gary Johnson is polling very well right now: the last poll had him at 28% vs. 36% for the Democrat, 10% for the Republican, and 26% undecided. Another poll, taken a few days before that, had similar numbers. However, there have apparently been no other polls since September 24th. Gary's candidacy has rejuvenated the LP in New Mexico, and they have a ton of candidates running this year.
    If nobody gets above 50% does that mean a runoff?
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    "It can be a challenge to follow the pronouncements of President Trump, as he often seems to change his position on any number of items from week to week, or from day to day, or even from minute to minute." -- Ron Paul
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    The road to hell is paved with good intentions. No need to make it a superhighway.
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    The only way I see Trump as likely to affect any real change would be through martial law, and that has zero chances of success without strong buy-in by the JCS at the very minimum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmdrake View Post
    If nobody gets above 50% does that mean a runoff?
    No. NM is not a runoff state.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RJ Liberty View Post
    No. NM is not a runoff state.
    The GOP candidate should drop out and endorse GJ.
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    "It can be a challenge to follow the pronouncements of President Trump, as he often seems to change his position on any number of items from week to week, or from day to day, or even from minute to minute." -- Ron Paul
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    The road to hell is paved with good intentions. No need to make it a superhighway.
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    The only way I see Trump as likely to affect any real change would be through martial law, and that has zero chances of success without strong buy-in by the JCS at the very minimum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmdrake View Post
    The GOP candidate should drop out and endorse GJ.
    He should, but he won't. Instead, the GOP in New Mexico has called for Gary to drop out. But the Republican, Rich, cannot win.

    Gun Owners of America just released their scorecard of the candidates. in New Mexico, Gary gets an A. Rich gets a C. New Mexico ranks #4 nationally in the number of guns per capita: New Mexicans love their guns. It's a rural state with a very scattered population. When I drive out to my property in NM, I rarely even see another pick-up on the road. I gas up at a station which has no attendant. People want protection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmdrake View Post
    The GOP candidate should drop out and endorse GJ.
    If their percentages were reversed the Republicans including Fox News would call for exactly that.
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