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Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho
Yes, know a bit about that case, but who could be THAT independent candidate?
How were Bloomberg's preferences, is he not too much of a business identified person that doesn't have that much to say to masses?
Who could it be - Mel Gibson, Oprah Winfrey, Jesus?
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That is the million dollar question. A celeb? No. It would have to be someone like Bloomberg who has some kind of experience running a business or a city or state. Maybe a former governor or mayor of a big city. Or someone like Ron Paul who is affiliated with big party, but who doesn't really subscribe to many of their philosophies.
This person would need to have a pretty good chunk of money or some connections that could get them cash and do some fund raising.
It wouldn't be easy, but it could be done. Take for example if 15 million people who were not happy with either Obama or McCain voted for Bob Barr? The day after the election he would be the talk of the nation. He would have instant credibility and a voice on the national stage. He could use that instant fame to raise money and bring a message to a national stage. It would be up to him to then take that fame and manifest it into something of substance, but if nothing else it would send a message to both the republicans and the democrats that they better get their shit together.