Would you vote for Trump as a Third Party candidate for POTUS?

2015-07-27T22:36:57-04:00

Donald Trump indicated he would most certainly consider jumping ship and running as an Independent Third Party candidate if the GOP 'mistreats' him, according to recent interviews.

Pressed on whether he would run as a third-party candidate if he fails to clinch the GOP nomination, Trump said that “so many people want me to, if I don’t win.”
“I’ll have to see how I’m being treated by the Republicans,” Trump said. “Absolutely, if they’re not fair, that would be a factor.”

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus called Trump earlier this month asking him to tone down his controversial rhetoric. More recently, the RNC rebuked him for saying that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is not a war hero. Trump didn’t apologize but has since said that the 2008 Republican presidential nominee is a war hero.

Trump told The Hill that the GOP establishment in Washington dislikes him because he’s not part of the political class.

“I’m not in the gang. I’m not in the group where the group does whatever it’s supposed to do,” he said. “I want to do what’s right for the country — not what’s good for special interest groups that contribute, not what’s good for the lobbyists and the donors.”

The real estate magnate has upended the Republican presidential primary, with recent national polls showing that he is leading the 16-candidate field. Many in the party’s establishment, pointing to his inflammatory comments about Mexican immigrants and McCain, say that Trump is badly hurting the GOP brand.

Yet he is connecting with a significant chunk of GOP voters. And despite criticism from party leaders and other presidential candidates, Trump appears fueled by controversy.

Would Trump as an Independent get your vote?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 27 at 2015 10:37 PM

2015-07-27T22:37:52-04:00

I'm not sure. He may be doing this as a publicity stunt.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jul 27 at 2015 10:38 PM

2015-07-27T22:38:44-04:00

GOP canadite or third party. I believe he is a strong force amongst all

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 27 at 2015 10:39 PM

2015-07-27T22:39:39-04:00

CH (MAJ) William Beaver No, I may not vote for him if he is the actual GOP nominee...

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 27 at 2015 10:39 PM

2015-07-27T22:39:49-04:00

Yes...I believe the two major political parties have run their course. It's been a long-run monopoly and it's time for a major third party to get things (at least on the surface) straight.

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Jul 27 at 2015 10:39 PM

2015-07-27T22:39:51-04:00

No...I admire Trump but will vote for Perry. He's clearly most qualified.

Response by CPO Joseph Grant made Jul 27 at 2015 10:45 PM

2015-07-27T22:45:24-04:00

It would be a hard choice because a vote for a third party candidate, so far, is essentially a wasted vote. It would be hard not to though because I feel he might just be able to reenergize the country.

Response by SGT(P) Gregory Daniel Collins, Jr. made Jul 27 at 2015 11:36 PM

2015-07-27T23:36:24-04:00

No one should vote for a individual well versed in the practice of bankruptcy.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 12:44 AM

2015-07-28T00:44:28-04:00

I still cannot grasp how anyone can consider Mr. Trump as a viable candidate. Anyone who takes more than five minutes googling his history should have no problems finding all the skeletons in his closet. I especially can't wrap my head around a man or woman with a military back ground supporting him after his disgraceful comments regarding Senator McCain. As silly as it sounds I feel legitimately embarrassed for my country that he is being taken as seriously as he is.

In short, not only is the answer to the original question a no, not only is it HELL no, it's firmly in the realm of F*** NO. Regardless of what party the man affiliates with. I can think of few people who would be a worse President of the United States of America.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 28 at 2015 1:17 AM

2015-07-28T01:17:05-04:00

No. That would be throwing one's vote away.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 1:49 AM

2015-07-28T01:49:08-04:00

Response by Cpl Tou Lee Yang made Jul 28 at 2015 1:57 AM

2015-07-28T01:57:50-04:00

Anyone with an ounce of thought about voting for this douche bag needs to get their head examine especially anyone in the military.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 28 at 2015 2:12 AM

2015-07-28T02:12:14-04:00

I'd vote for just about ANYONE before I voted for Trump.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 8:13 AM

2015-07-28T08:13:13-04:00

Nothing is valid until the debates ramp up. If he's going to be taken seriously he's going to have to lay down specifics about his political stances and what he plans to do to implement his vision. His attitude is a breath of fresh air but we'll see if it's just for show.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jul 28 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-07-28T10:31:39-04:00

Nope. No way...and he better not run third party...it'll screw everything up just like Ross Perrot did way back when. Trump was interviewed by Sean Hannity lat night live on FOX....Trump claims that he does not intend to run and absolutely will not run on Third Party...only Republican ticket.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 28 at 2015 11:42 AM

2015-07-28T11:42:09-04:00

I wouldn't vote for him to be dog catcher.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jul 28 at 2015 3:53 PM

2015-07-28T15:53:46-04:00

I think it would be GREAT for the Democratic Party.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 5:54 PM

2015-07-29T17:54:40-04:00

if the nominates Jeb Bush yes I would vote for Donald Trump jeb Bush's way too much of a moderate Donald is right on on closing the border I'm tired of lawyers and career politicians it's about time that we get a career businessman

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 6:28 PM

2015-07-29T18:28:49-04:00

I wouldn't, and I don't know a terribly high number of people who would. If anything, his running as a 3rd party would split the conservative vote and guarantee another Democrat victory; can't say I'd be upset by that.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 29 at 2015 6:54 PM

2015-07-29T18:54:49-04:00

Hell no! I would vote for him if I hated America.

Response by MSG Martin C. made Jul 29 at 2015 8:29 PM

2015-07-29T20:29:23-04:00

I simply cannot believe that we only have the same families running this great nation.
For calling ourselves the beacon of democracy we are pretty behind on how and who runs our country.
Our electoral college system clearly do not depict the popular vote. The fact that we do not require an identification for our voters is pretty crazy. And what's even crazier is that politicians are against such requirement, only to leave one to speculate how many elections are won with illegal votes.
So before anyone spins their wheels it's already arranged who the candidates will be and who is the winner.... I personally do not believe in our current electoral system and regardless of party they all work for a special interest group and their lobiest

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 9:32 PM

2015-07-29T21:32:58-04:00

I'll be voting for whoever is running against Hilary.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 29 at 2015 11:21 PM

2015-07-29T23:21:13-04:00

Any vote for any third party candidate is a waste. Even worse, it will help elect the party you want least. Remember how Ross Perot cost Bush his reelection? Remember how Ralph Nader cost Gore his election. There are other examples, but we don't need them. The GOP had best treat Trump fairly otherwise they will guarantee another Leftist in the Oval Office and I really don't think America can survive another eight or sixteen years of that as a free Republic...

Response by CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2015 10:41 AM

2015-07-30T10:41:18-04:00

No. He is a caricature and a clown.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jul 30 at 2015 1:40 PM

2015-07-30T13:40:11-04:00

Nope.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 31 at 2015 9:43 AM

2015-07-31T09:43:11-04:00

As an Independent (Libertarian), NO.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 31 at 2015 8:13 PM

2015-07-31T20:13:03-04:00

No if this happens it will be just like perot. straight GOP

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Aug 5 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-08-05T13:12:43-04:00

Not at all! Not in any Political Party for that Matter!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Oct 3 at 2015 4:33 PM

2015-10-03T16:33:43-04:00

Nope.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Oct 15 at 2015 8:21 AM

2015-10-15T08:21:11-04:00

No, and particularly not, if a Libertarian Candidate is running... and one always is.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2015 4:53 PM

2015-12-24T16:53:30-05:00

I wouldn't vote for Trump as city dog-catcher.

Response by Sgt Jay Jones made Feb 20 at 2016 11:33 PM

2016-02-20T23:33:15-05:00

I would not vote for Donald Trump in any party. IMHO he is one rung above Ted Cruz.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Feb 22 at 2016 8:14 PM

2016-02-22T20:14:30-05:00

It's happening all over again: if you don't vote of (Pres) Obama and if you vote for Trump, you're a racist.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Feb 22 at 2016 8:20 PM

2016-02-22T20:20:46-05:00

No.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2016 12:16 PM

2016-03-12T12:16:27-05:00

If it were a two person race, and the other was Hillary, I'd vote for Trump.

The only other possibilities that would even cause me consideration are Trump versus Sanders (choosing between duelling wackos) and Trump versus Ventura. (In spite of being a Libertarian, I could not possibly vote for Scruff Face. I think I'd have to write in Joe Stalin, just to register my displeasure.)

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 11:24 AM

2016-04-04T11:24:32-04:00

If he wins, I'll be voting Libertarian... and no it isn't a wasted vote. Why do we have to choose the lesser of two evils?

Response by SFC Chuck Martinez made Jun 16 at 2021 2:31 PM

2021-06-16T14:31:26-04:00

OH hell yes!

Response by SPC Emmitt Johnson made Jun 16 at 2021 10:17 PM

2021-06-16T22:17:30-04:00

I WOULDN'T VOTE FOR TRUMP TO BE A DOG CATCHER!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2021 11:22 AM

2021-06-17T11:22:31-04:00

Not six years ago, and not now. He's lived like a King on other people's money. There is a huge difference between wealth and the appearance of wealth. He's also morally bankrupt.

Response by SPC James Koslosky made Nov 8 at 2022 3:43 PM

2022-11-08T15:43:13-05:00

Response by SSG Ramone Bey made Nov 9 at 2022 4:34 AM

2022-11-09T04:34:26-05:00

Anybody like him who Supports Communism is not a Qualified Leader of The United States of America !!!