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[–] LionElTrump 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Ron Paul would of still probably lost but the Tea Party would of spent every day and every hour with the grassroots that had them alerted. Them being targeted by the IRS really did put a hamper on any real 3rd party having a chance in the General Election.

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[–] 9332581? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

There is something to be said for trying to stick it out on your own. The Green Party Went this route, and got co-opted by Dems entirely, and now they don't exist. I suppose with the disarray and power vacuum in the Republican party they could have steered the ship for a while, but eventually establishment would take over, and then you can't split again because a bunch of your supporters won't follow.