Jim Webb to Run as Independent

[JimBowie1958]

It is amusing to see that the ideologues of the Democratic Party are so unable to stop their derision of Webb that they are actually encouraging him to go ahead and run and shave a percent or so from their vote in November 2016.

The Democrats are so inept at politics now that if they didnt cheat and let the zombies vote in every election, they would lose for damned sure.

 

[NoNukes]

"Jim Webb considering independent run"

Great news for republicans if he does run.

I doubt he will have much impact on the race.

I liked McArthur Park though.

 

[Stephanie]

Well, He belonged in that snake party all these years and now all of a sudden he's going to run as Independent. I'm sure he was TOLD he was going there OR ELSE.

He seems the only one who is still not Far Left into Socialism/Communism. And I would have more respect for him if he had done this before he ran for President.

but too late Jim

 

[nuhuh]

Well it wasn't much of a race if you could even call it that, but Jim Webb is done. He's done as an Independent also

"Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb will announce Tuesday that he will drop his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

In an email to reporters on Monday evening, Webb's campaign said that he was considering running as an independent. Webb will hold a press conference later Tuesday in Washington to detail his plans.

News of Webb's decision was first reported by Fox News. According to Fox, Webb is not planning to announce an independent bid on Tuesday, but is "expected to take some time after his announcement to talk with people from across the political spectrum before making a decision."





Read more: Jim Webb to drop out of Democratic race

 

[bendog]

After beating Macaca Allen, he became Mr. Irrelevant.

 

[TNHarley]

Smart man. Hell, he couldn't even get negative coverage by the media. No one wants someone that makes sense and would actually try to FIX things. Non-establishment, if you will

 

[Davros]

He must have been a DINO.

Not that it matters who runs on the Democrat side, Hillary was anointed the next Democrat nominee way back in 2009.

 

[mdk]

I really feel for his dozen or so supporters. lol

 

[Eaglewings]

The guy didn't have a chance, I would think that Chafee would be the first to go.

 

[bendog]

Well, he just doesn't seem to be presidential timber. I initially thought he could be a force for bipartisan change, given his Reagan background, but he didn't seem to seek out allies and accomplish stuff in the senate. A potus has to be a communicator, and Webb didn't seem interested.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Note: Ask Stats about the upside down red x Webb avatar

 

[LordBrownTrout]

This could siphon off millions of dem votes.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

His expressions during the debate were more like, "what the hell am I doing in this freak show".

 

[Davros]

This could siphon off millions of dem votes.

Not likely. Maybe a couple hundred thousand.

 

[the_human_being]

What little he was permitted to say during the debate came across as being the most sensible of all the candidates. The fix was in for the debate and it just turned out to be the Hillary Show. I thought a couple of times when Webb complained that they were actually going to throw him off the stage. What a joke of a debate.

 

[pwjohn]

Webb has zero name recognition on the national level so democrat party leaders would be fools to support him much beyond bus fare home. Especially now when they're trying to lure Biden in the race.

This is what is wrong with the Big Wigs in the Professional Political Class; they are out of touch as they take short cuts too much now, using pollsters, and 'survey groups' to get their feel for what the public wants instead of going straight to the public themselves.

Webb doesnt have 'name recognition' yet, so what? That is what advertising is for.

Webb is a far better candidate than Clinton is and the rest but he wont get any chance at the Democratic nod because
1) Hillary has her turn now.
2) Webb is not black and has a cock, both of which disqualify him in the view of half or more of the Democratic Party.
3) he is way too honest for the whores that lead that party.

IF Webb runs third party and the GOP nominates an establishment pick and the Dems nominate Hitlary, I think Webb might win, but I know for sure that I would be voting for him.

I suppose Webb might be the best candidate, but how can we know what he's all about if he isn't making some kind of an effort to introduce himself to the voters..Where is he & whats he doing to make that happen ? Where's Hillary for that matter. They're both missing in action..
Now compare that to Bernie Sanders, the hardest working candidate out there. That guy's working harder for a nomination that he can't possibly win, then all the candidates combined. Repub & Dem. That's how candidates come from behind to win, against all odds. Old Bernie is a winner, and a pretty cool guy. He's already earned my vote, if he gets the nod.

If Webb wants my vote, he's gonna have to work his ass off for it. And with time rapidly running out he best get with it.

 

[JimBowie1958]

I suppose Webb might be the best candidate, but how can we know what he's all about if he isn't making some kind of an effort to introduce himself to the voters..Where is he & whats he doing to make that happen ? Where's Hillary for that matter. They're both missing in action..
Now compare that to Bernie Sanders, the hardest working candidate out there. That guy's working harder for a nomination that he can't possibly win, then all the candidates combined. Repub & Dem. That's how candidates come from behind to win, against all odds. Old Bernie is a winner, and a pretty cool guy. He's already earned my vote, if he gets the nod.

If Webb wants my vote, he's gonna have to work his ass off for it. And with time rapidly running out he best get with it.

Not sure why you equate lack of profile for a candidate that has less than a million in his budget right now to him not working his ass off.

He is, but the media simply ignores him.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

Oh please please do, pleeeeeeeeze !!!!!!

Jim Webb drops out of Democratic primary race

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary race Tuesday afternoon.

Webb, a Vietnam veteran and former Navy secretary, withdrew any consideration of being the party’s nominee during a news conference at 1 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C., but said he has not ruled out an independent run.

Jim Webb drops out of Democratic primary race

 

[TNHarley]

I don't blame him. He basically got the middle finger because he isn't a Marxist and might actually FIX something.
I hope he does well. I am following him.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

I don't blame him. He basically got the middle finger because he isn't a Marxist and might actually FIX something.
I hope he does well. I am following him.

I would take him over the other's, but it was clear his candidacy was going nowhere as a Dim.