Staff Reports
The outrageous claims by former President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign manager, Jim Messina, who has sounded off a warning that centrist group No Labels is spreading a “dangerous lie” about the possibility of a third-party candidate winning the 2024 election. In a scathing op-ed, Messina lambasted the idea of a “unity ticket” featuring a Republican and a Democrat as nothing more than a “farce” that would inevitably lead to a Trump victory.
Messina backed his scathing critique by pointing to historical examples of failed third-party candidates, including George Wallace, Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, Ralph Nader, and Ross Perot. He boldly proclaimed that the Electoral College is simply not conducive to supporting third parties and argued that it ultimately leads to a two-party system, making it nearly impossible for third-party candidates to compete.
He also scolded No Labels for their potentially damaging effect on the upcoming election, specifically in swing states, where the small margins of victory could be heavily influenced by a third-party candidate, potentially harming President Joe Biden’s chances of reelection. Messina didn’t mince words, warning that any well-funded third-party candidate would be a disaster for the republic and could even lead the country down a path to dictatorship.
It’s clear that Messina is not pulling any punches in his assault on the No Labels group, portraying them as a grave threat to America’s democratic process and President Biden’s tenure in office. The article also mentions former President Trump’s supposed willingness to act as a “Day One” dictator, adding a dash of fear-mongering to the stark warning from Messina.
