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Bluetus

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12. That's a great idea. I don't know what the rules are. Some states have

Reply to LoisB (Reply #9)

Mon May 25, 2026, 09:16 PM

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"sour grapes" laws which prevent a candidate losing in a primary from running in the General in any capacity.

But if a run is allowed, we would clearly get some GOP votes, and here might be some arrangement whereby Dems would support him.

Or alternatively, maybe Massie should endorse and campaign for the Dem candidates.

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mobs of internet trolls up to actual violence and death. rampartd Monday #4

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For the most part, but that's a huge "except" Polybius Monday #7

That must be one looney District. surfered Monday #6

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Why doesn't he run as an independent write-in candidate? LoisB Monday #9

That's a great idea. I don't know what the rules are. Some states have Bluetus Monday #12

Kentucky does allow write-in votes but I don't know the specific rules. I doubt LoisB Monday #14

He has to find financial backers, and he probably thinks it's too late for 2026 FakeNoose Monday #13

Maybe we should think beyond R/D, Lib/Con ... Bluetus Monday #10

WTF? He told the NYT a week ago he was done with politics SouthBayDem Yesterday #15

Ky has a sour grapes law Historic NY Yesterday #16