Suppose a Candidate for President Has Historically Identified as an Independent

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose a candidate for president has historically identified as an independent and has values that align more closely with a democratic-socialist agenda. What would be the best way for this candidate to run for president?

• A) run as an independent
• B) run as a Democrat
• C) shift their values to a major party
• D) start a new party

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