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Document Information
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Political strategy memo / investigative document
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1.62 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page from a political strategy memo or analysis (bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp) discussing the viability and mechanics of a third-party presidential run, likely written between 2016 and 2020. It analyzes the legislative hurdles a third-party president would face, such as the Senate filibuster, and details the constitutional process of the House of Representatives selecting a president if no candidate reaches 270 electoral votes. It references Michael Bloomberg's 2016 decision not to run to avoid helping Donald Trump and speculates on the outcome of a similar scenario in 2020.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Michael Bloomberg | Former NYC Mayor / Potential Candidate |
Mentioned as declining to run on a third-party ticket in 2016 to avoid splitting support.
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| Hillary Clinton | 2016 Presidential Candidate |
Mentioned as the candidate Bloomberg feared splitting support from.
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| Donald Trump | President / Candidate |
Referenced as 'Trump'; discussed in the context of the House potentially electing him.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Congress |
Legislative body discussed regarding voting procedures and selecting a president.
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| House of Representatives |
Discussed as the body that chooses the president if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes.
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| Senate |
Mentioned regarding filibuster power.
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| GOP |
Republican Party, mentioned regarding control of the House and state delegations.
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| Democrats |
Political party mentioned in the context of policy and House control.
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| Republicans |
Political party mentioned in the context of policy.
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
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Country whose long-term prospects and health are discussed.
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Relationships (1)
In 2016, reports suggested Michael Bloomberg declined to run on a third-party ticket for fear of splitting support from Hillary Clinton
Key Quotes (3)
"No more kicking the can down the road."Source
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Quote #1
"The fear was the GOP controlled House would have just elected Trump."Source
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Quote #2
"Precedent suggests that delegations use secret ballots, which means individual lawmakers may vote their consciences."Source
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Quote #3
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