2007-06-19 08:55:42 · 12 answers · asked by devilishduck 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Yes. Theodore Roosevelt did it back in 1912. He lost the Republican nomination to Howard Taft, ran under the "Bull Moose" party, and pulled enough votes away from Taft to enable Woodrow Wilson to win the election.
2007-06-19 09:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but it takes alot more money to do that effectively than it does to get the nomination. It also takes more work (getting on the ballots and such).
Ron Paul could do this if he were to get on the Libertarian ticket as the Presidential Candidate (in that they are pretty well established across the nation already).
If a person can not win the nomination of one of the two major parties, they can not win the general election however...so its somewhat pointless unless it is simply to make some kind of statement.
2007-06-19 09:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Calvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Theodore Roosevelt created the Bull Moose party and ran for president. He came in 2nd, he lost to Woodrow Wilson but beat the republican canidate, William Taft.
2007-06-19 10:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by steelersfan2010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure! and that i'm hoping that he will, just to conquer Hillary out. I never did have faith in Robin Hood, never have enjoyed liars or cheats. the only way that Hillary will ever beat Obama out for the Democratic nomination is by utilizing stealing...regrettably, she has no situation with that, judging from her previous. in spite of the shown fact that, this election is going to John McCain. by utilizing now, it has grow to be crystal sparkling that the two junior Democratic applicants could stay at school for some extra years, as they are the two too eco-friendly to take on the optimal workplace of the land. NEITHER one has ever carried out something for the duration of their time interior the Senate. NEITHER one among them has any foreign places coverage adventure or any adventure in coping with the economic device.
2016-10-18 01:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by quintero 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. Joe Biden ran as an independent for the Senate race in New Hampshire, didn't he? Don't think there's any restrictions for running as an independent as long as you're at least 35 years old.
2007-06-19 08:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can if they chose but probably will have no chance of winning and will always hurt their chances in becoming a candidate for that party in the future.
2007-06-19 09:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a quick high school civics course and you will find the answer!!! Is there still civics in high school??? maybe the ACLU has filed a lawsuit to expunge the course as being to patriotic!! aside to Noah..2nd armored division ruled!!!
2007-06-19 09:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends
2007-06-19 08:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by Layne B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
John Anderson did it in 1980.
2007-06-19 09:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by Noah Tall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-06-19 08:58:51 · answer #10 · answered by infobrokernate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋