Monday, August 08, 2016

Former CIA officer to launch campaign to challenge Donald Trump for the conservative vote.

Courtesy of ABC News:

Evan McMullin, a former CIA counterterrorism officer, will run for president as a third-party conservative alternative to Donald Trump, GOP operatives working to back the candidate told ABC News today. 

The group, Better for America, a 501(c)(4) organization that cannot officially endorse or back McMillan's bid, has been working for months on trying to select a candidate and get on ballots throughout the country. In some states, like Texas, they will likely have to sue to get on the ballot. 

It's an extreme uphill climb, but they are confident McMullin, 40, can act as a disruptor who they hope can peel off some red states in a race where some Republicans are still resistant to Donald Trump.

McMullin’s candidacy, backed by some Republicans, shows how the “Never Trump” movement is still working to upend Trump even with less than three months left until the general election. McMullin may be a long shot, but will have a legitimate organization behind him.

Apparently this first leaked on Morning Joe today:
Okay look I am all for anything that helps Hillary win the general, and trust me this will, but haven't we already seen this movie?


31 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:50 AM

    "Reagan Republicans seem to be amongst the most outspoken population of pro-Hillary members of their party, and just like he attracted a massive number of “Reagan Democrats” to his ticket, are becoming “Hillary Republicans”

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  2. Anonymous9:06 AM

    OT: In Arizona>"It’s hard to imagine any politician arranging a shady deal to plunder a Christian or Jewish religious site – but clearly the victims of American genocide aren’t worthy of that respect in the eyes of Republicans. "
    Fuck you Johnny boy...and crew...YES President Obama!
    http://first-americans.com/hero-obama-blocks-sale-of-sacred-apache-land-to-foreign-mining-firm/

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    1. Anonymous11:14 AM

      Imagine the fate of federal lands, national parks and lands sacred to Native Americans should Donald Trump ever become president. His son has said that he wants to be Secretary of the Interior.
      Beaglemom

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  3. Anonymous9:32 AM

    What a hoot! This guy is even less qualified than David French. Plus he looks like he just graduated from fifth grade.

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  4. Anonymous9:34 AM

    It's too bad that David French's eyes like to cuddle up so close to his nose. Boy that man is a dog.

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  5. I am considered one of the top experts of ballot access, he has no chance, thats what ballot access is designed to do, keep people off ballots..he will have to sue in many states although I am writing this comment I have no idea how many states that PAC qualified him fr, I do know there are deadlines, every state is different...

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    1. Anonymous9:59 AM

      I found the Ballotopedia link below to be helpful. It lists filing deadlines for all 50 states, although some are listed as "unclear" some are established.

      Also there is good historical information regarding third-party candidates and establishing a campaign.

      https://ballotpedia.org/Ballot_access_for_presidential_candidates

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  6. If that boy/man doesn't look GOP presidential, well....well....welll

    I'll eat my hat!

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    1. Anonymous4:34 PM

      Middle School class presidential - sure!!!

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  7. Anonymous10:14 AM

    I say we give him all our support. As you say, anything that helps Hillary win the general.

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  8. Anonymous10:30 AM

    So Trump's presidency is based on separating American born Hispanic children from their parents and sending the parents back to Mexico as well as getting his followers riled up about Muslims.

    So what is Trump’s position on Slovenians who illegal came into our country and married an American to obtain a Green Card?

    Something is not right about this.

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  9. Anonymous11:25 AM

    Off topic.

    Donald Trump Short Circuits: Says 'Titties' Not 'Cities'

    http://crooksandliars.com/cltv/2016/08/donald-trump-short-circuits-says

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  10. Anonymous12:02 PM

    Politicusa:
    Trump In Hot Water As Complaint Seeks Investigation Into Melania Trump Immigration History

    By Jason Easley on Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 at 11:49

    An anti-Trump super PAC has announced that they are filing paperwork with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection asking for a full investigation into whether Melania Trump violated US immigration laws.

    In a statement the Democratic Coalition Against Trump announced:

    The Democratic Coalition Against Trump announced today that it is filing paperwork requesting an immediate and thorough investigation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine whether Melania Trump, wife of the Republican nominee for President of the United States, violated our nation’s immigration laws.

    The move comes after numerous media stories have called into question whether Mrs. Trump entered the U.S. legally and whether she illegally held employment while in the U.S. on a visa for non-working visitors.

    Last week, the Coalition announced that it would file a request for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to bring the truth about Mrs. Trump’s immigration status into public view. This latest move is intended to ensure that the public can find out, before the November election, whether Mr. Trump and his wife have violated our nation’s immigration laws.

    “Donald Trump has been very vocal about his proposal to forcefully deport more than 12 million undocumented immigrants from our country,” said Scott Dworkin, Senior Advisor to the super PAC. “But ever since serious questions first arose about whether his own wife may have been an illegal immigrant, the reality TV star has been uncharacteristically tight-lipped. We’re filing this complaint because we believe that the public has the right to know if the Republican presidential nominee is a complete hypocrite.”

    Melania Trump’s own version of her immigration history is riddled with inconsistencies. Mrs. Trump’s statements contradict each other, and it’s telling that her husband and his presidential campaign remained stone cold silent on the matter.

    Read more at
    http://www.politicususa.com/2016/08/08/trump-hot-water-complaint-seeks-investigation-melania-trump-immigration-history.html

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  11. Anonymous12:07 PM

    I agree that we should not beat up on don and mental illness. But! we should have mercy on decent fox fellow americans and throw that 3rd dude in for giggles.



    11

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  12. Anonymous12:07 PM

    NBC NEWS:
    Opinion: Melania's Immigration Controversy Points to Trump's Hypocrisy

    Slovenia, we have a problem....

    They also highlight the hypocrisy of her husband Donald Trump, who has made a hardline stance on illegal immigration the cornerstone of his presidential campaign. How ironic that there is now widespread speculation that Melania Trump herself was once an undocumented worker.

    Read more at
    http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/opinion-melania-s-immigration-controversy-points-trump-s-hypocrisy-n625406

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  13. Anonymous1:57 PM

    So Trump's presidency is based on separating American born Hispanic children from their parents and sending the parents back to Mexico as well as getting his followers riled up about Muslims.

    So what is Trump’s position on Slovenians who illegally came into our country and married an American to obtain a Green Card?

    Something is not right about this.

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  14. Anonymous2:19 PM

    Traitor Trump was here in Detroit today, the bozo does not know his audience. He spoke at the Detroit Economic Club, these are the creme della creme of the business leaders.

    Bozo Trump went on and on about being against the TPP which would send "jobs" overseas. Well if he knew who he was speaking to, they are fine sending auto jobs overseas, as long as they are making a profit. It is CEOs sending jobs overseas not the government.

    There were protesters booing a lot of his speech, but the local news didn't mention who was booing.

    Also, Ivanka, the architect of his economic plan, said Trump is for all Americans, when asked what should the largest Muslim population in the USA (Dearborn MI) think about the Donald presidency.

    Seems like she is contradicting the Donald's plan to ban all Muslims.

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    1. Anonymous2:57 PM

      Ivanka? Is she Donald's side piece?

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    2. Anonymous3:23 PM

      Was Marla the side piece?

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  15. Anonymous3:17 PM

    Children of illegal immigrant mothers who are given birth in America, they are called anchor babies by Donald Trump.


    American-born child of undocumented immigrants

    “Oh, you want me to say that instead, OK? No, I’ll use the word ‘anchor baby.’ Excuse me — I’ll use the word ‘anchor baby,’” - Donald Trump
    Republican Party
    Presidential Nominee


    Excuse me Donald, what is Melania's first American husband is to Melania?

    Anchor Husband - When a foreigner or an illegal immigrant (non-US citizen) comes to the USA to find and marry a man for the purpose of obtaining US citizenship. The foreigner is allowed to stay in the US and enjoy all benefits available to US citizens. Therefore making the newlywed husband her anchor.

    Melania, from Slovenia nabbed herself an American named Donald. Thanks to Donald her anchor husband, now she can enjoy all US benefits.

    I didn't make this up. It is online.

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    1. Anonymous3:30 PM

      Good question. Did she marry the first guy so she wouldn't have to do nude pictures with other women and she could stay in Amerika?

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  16. Anonymous3:51 PM

    If Donald didn't let his ego get the best of him and let his incompetent political brain tell him to run for president because the foreign born black man became president so he can to, then no one would know the better about Melania's naked pictures, pictures spooning with another naked woman or if she was previously married to another man in order to get a Green Card or that she told Donald she has never been married before or find out that Melania's architectural degree may be a fake or Melania worshipped First Lady Michelle's speech or Melania may have gotten a nose upgrade or whatever is about to surface. Now Melania can't even ride the escalators without feeling self conscious about her past. All this came about for nothing since he has no chance of becoming president. Thank you husband.

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  17. Anonymous4:08 PM

    Too little too late.

    A write in candidate for President? Along side all of those many more official parties? He won't peel off enough votes to make any difference. Johnson and the Stein will get more votes than he will.

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  18. Anonymous4:34 PM

    Rich people, they have a lot of skeletons in their closets.

    Not even their money or their parent's money can hide their secrets. Eventually their secrets gets out.

    Ask Melania and Donald
    Ask Sarah and Todd
    Ask Bristol
    Ask Track
    Ask Willow

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    1. Anonymous4:52 PM

      Ivanka was probably horrified that her father shared his secrets about his daughter with the world.

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    2. Anonymous4:52 PM

      Ask Trig

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  19. Anonymous4:49 PM

    Melania and Donald why do you want to go through this debacle? It is not worth it.

    Immoral Minority (Gryph) you may want to check this out.

    USA Today
    50 GOP officials: Trump would be 'most reckless President in American history'

    Dozens of Republican security officials signed a letter on Monday calling a potential Donald Trump presidency dangerous and saying he would be "the most reckless President in American history."

    Read more at
    http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/08/08/50-gop-officials-trump-would-most-reckless-president-american-history/88406604/

    And go link on the above website for the letter

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  20. Anita Winecooler5:22 PM

    HA HA HA, it's too late to start your revolution, Trump has the GOP sworn and held by the short and curlies. While Polls show him slip sliding away.....RIP GOP.

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  21. Anonymous5:26 PM

    The rats are jumping ship in droves

    BREAKING NEWS
    MSNBS TRMS just announced

    Washington Post:
    Republican Sen Susan Collins from Maine: Why I cannot support Trump

    I will not be voting for Donald Trump for president. This is not a decision I make lightly, for I am a lifelong Republican. But Donald Trump does not reflect historical Republican values nor the inclusive approach to governing that is critical to healing the divisions in our country.

    Read more at
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/gop-senator-why-i-cannot-support-trump/2016/08/08/821095be-5d7e-11e6-9d2f-b1a3564181a1_story.html

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  22. Anonymous5:28 PM

    Waiting for Sarah Palin to disavow Donald Trump.

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    1. Anonymous5:49 PM

      Not yet. Sarah wants to be Secretary of Energy. When he tells her to take a hike then Sarah will jump ship like the others.

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