Meet the spoilers: 5 candidates weighing third-party White House bids
Posted on AllSides November 16th, 2023
From The Left
A growing number of would-be presidential contenders are announcing or considering independent or third-party bids to capture the large percentage of Americans who are turned off by both historically unpopular front-runners.
Why it matters: Depending on who enters the race and how much traction they gain, third-party candidates could tip the race in favor of either President Biden or former President Trump.
Voters are uninspired by Biden's and Trump's candidacies, polling has shown.
State of play: Three notable candidates from outside the two major parties are already in the race, while groups including No Labels are seeking a centrist nominee.
Manchin, who announced...