No Labels official: Democrats will get run over by Trump train
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No Labels is considering Geoff Duncan as a candidate for a unity ticket after a virtual convention, aiming to provide voters with a different choice emphasizing common sense leadership and accountability. Various third-party candidates are gaining support as an increasing number of Americans identify as independent, with concerns about a Biden-Trump rematch and Trump's impact on democracy.
Insights
- Geoff Duncan, a conservative Republican and former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, is being considered as a candidate for a unity ticket due to his vocal criticism of Donald Trump, showcasing a potential shift within the Republican party away from Trump's influence.
- No Labels, a third-party group, seeks to provide voters with an alternative choice emphasizing common sense leadership and accountability, aiming to address concerns about the current political climate and Donald Trump's impact on democracy, highlighting a growing desire for a different approach in American politics.
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Recent questions
Who is being considered as a candidate for the unity ticket?
Geoff Duncan
What percentage of registered voters dread a Biden-Trump rematch?
50%
What percentage of Americans identify as independent?
42%
Why have some potential candidates declined running as No Labels candidates?
Potential legal issues
What is the main goal of No Labels in the presidential race?
Provide a different choice for voters
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Unity Ticket Challenge: No Labels Seeks Change
- No Labels, a third-party group, decided to move forward with a unity ticket for the presidential race after a virtual convention with 800 delegates from all 50 states.
- Geoff Duncan, a 48-year-old conservative Republican and former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, is being considered as a candidate due to his vocal criticism of Donald Trump.
- A Fox News poll found that 50% of registered voters dread a Biden-Trump rematch, with 70% of respondents believing Biden should not seek reelection.
- The most recent Gallup poll shows 42% of Americans identify as independent, with various third-party candidates gaining support.
- Several names, including Senator Joe Manchin and former Governor Larry Hogan, have declined running as No Labels candidates due to potential legal issues.
- Former Congressman Dick Gephardt has proposed a challenge for third-party candidates to prove their competitiveness by July 1 to continue their campaigns.
- No Labels aims to provide a different choice for voters, emphasizing common sense leadership and accountability in contrast to the current political climate.
- The group believes their approach offers a way out of the current political challenges, especially in light of concerns about Donald Trump's impact on democracy.
