Independent Candidate


Independent candidates have always held a larger than life image, with Ross Perot and Ralph Nader being perfect examples. Independents are consistently at a disadvantage compared to their Republican and Democratic peers, from a financial, party support machinery and captive voter base perspective. Nevertheless, despite the fact that they have never, and are not expected to, mount a credible challenge to the big boys, their presence sometimes can affect the outcome of an election, as can be observed in the 2000 presidential election won by former President Bush by the narrowest of margins and under some interesting circumstances. Democrats contend to this day that Ralph Nader's presence took away some crucial votes from their candidate, Al Gore that would have assured an outright victory for the Democrats.

While there has been no notable national level performance from any independent candidates for as long as we care to remember, it bears reminding that our very first president, and one of our founding fathers, George Washington, ran on an independent ticket - and won!



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Declared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential Candidate
Political Activist

Stewart Alexander

Presidential Candidate Stewart Alexander
In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably created a little bit of history for himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval Office seat with two different political parties; the Socialist Party and the Peace and Freedom Party. This will be Alexander’s first attempt for the office after failed Vice-Presidential bid in 2008.
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Declared 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate


Danny Woodring

Presidential Candidate Danny Woodring
Danny Earl Woodring, a 63-year-old Vietnam vet (DAV) and recipient of the Purple Heart, has joined the race for the presidency as a write-in independent conservative. The telco consultant is running his campaign exclusively from the internet and welcomes assistance from volunteers. The father of five and grandfather of eight currently resides in Palm Bay, Florida, with wife Ina.
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Potential 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
'Naked Cowboy'

Robert Burck

Presidential Candidate Robert Burck
Empire State Building. Carnegie Hall. Central Park. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York Stock Exchange. St. Patrick's Cathedral. Statue of Liberty. Rockefeller Center. Times Square.
Wait. Make that Times Square AND The Naked Cowboy.

Such is the popularity of Robert John Burck, a.k.a The Naked Cowboy, it would be remiss to exclude him from a must-see list for tourists visiting New York City. More so now, after Burck announced his candidacy in September 2010. To date, Burck has still not officially registered his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

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Potential 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Former Governor of Florida

Charlie Crist

Presidential Candidate Charlie Crist
Crist single term as Governor of Florida is chiefly remembered for his stewardship of the largest tax cut in the state’s history, and the now- derided 'Cover Florida' healthcare proposal.

His decision not to seek reelection and instead contest for the Senate seat spectacularly backfired when he was defeated by fresh-faced Marco Rubio in the Republican primaries. It forced him to run as an independent, which he saw him again losing to Rubio.

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Potential 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Retired Middle Class American

Charles Harvey

Presidential Candidate Charles Harvey
A non-traditionalist would perhaps be the perfect term to describe Charles Harvey. Throughout his life, the Navy Vet has repeatedly overcome the odds by choosing the road less traveled.

He believes that his wealth of experience and grasp of the prevailing sentiments of the man on the street, gives him a unique advantage in hauling America back to a sensible path and in the process, regain the respect and goodwill we’ve lost to the world.

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Potential 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Computer Technician

Becky Rusher

Presidential Candidate Becky Rusher
Despite being politically unaffiliated, Becky Rusher feels compelled to dive into the 2012 presidential election as she believes that the elected members of Congress have forgotten their fundamental tasks as the representatives of the American people.

She finds the political culture of the country as incredibly damaging, and aims to address the deep-seated malaise afflicting the political establishment using simple common sense.

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Declined 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Current Mayor of New York City

Mike Bloomberg

Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg
 



 
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