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There has never been any true third party candidates that have been elected to presidential office. The two main parties are the democrats and the republicans.
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What presidential candidates had their endorsement revoked from their party?
I don't ever remember reading about or watching a candidate loosing an endorsement once they became the nominee.
What did Theodore Roosevelt do?
Theodore Roosevelt was the president of the US from 1901 to 1909. He was New York Assemblyman,, New York Governor, Vice President, President, and Assistant secretary of the navy all before the age of 43. He mediated the Russo-Japanese War, helped with the Panama Canal, and won the Nobel Peace Prize for Peace. He also holds the standing record for youngest person to be sworn in as president. He achieved national fame as an officer in the Rough Riders, a US cavalry unit ,that made a heroic charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish American War. In 1912, after failing to get the Republican nomination for President, he formed his own party, known as the Bull Moose Party and ran for president as a third candidate. He won more votes than the incumbent Republican president , split the Republican vote and gave the presidency to the Democrat, Woodrow Wilson. His was by far the best showing ever for a third party candidate. He also passed the meat inspection law so others won't get sick.
NFL - What was the longest third down conversion ever?
Lions
Was Jimmy Carter ever held hostage in Iran?
Jimmy Carter himself was never taken hostage, but the Iran Hostage Crisis occurred during his presidency.
Was Adolf Hitler ever a spy against the nazi party?
Not against the Nazi party itself, he was its leader, however he was originally commissioned by the German Army to monitor the activities of its predecessor, the DAP (German workers party).
Ross Perot's total votes in 1992 election was the highest awarded any candidate not affiliated with the two major parties?
Perot won 19.743 million popular votes in 1992 which was the highest total ever for a third party candidate. However, as a percentage, he won only 18.9% ,whereas in 1912, third party candidate Theodore Roosevelt won 27.4% of the popular vote with some 4 million votes for him.
Why are third parties important?
minor, or third, parties appear from time to time. although no third-party candidate has ever been elected president, minor parties do affect election outcomes. they take votes from major parties and they call attention to certain issues.
Was James weaver ever a president of the united states?
No, James Weaver was never a president of the United States. He ran as the Populist Party candidate in the presidential election of 1892 but was not successful in winning the presidency. Grover Cleveland was the president during that time.
What party did Teddy Roosevelt begin?
Theodore Roosevelt became the candidate of the Progressive's Bull Moose Party.
Did a third party ever win a Presidential election in the US?
Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) of the Whig Party was the last third party candidate to be elected president. See also this convenient Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Presidents_by_political_affiliation
How many votes did Hillary Clinton get in the 2008 presidential campaign?
Hillary Clinton was not on the ballot in the 2008 general election. Democratic Party candidate Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election defeating Republican Party candidate John McCain.
Do you have to belong to one of the two major political parties to be president?
Yes, from a practical standpoint at the present time. No third party candidate has ever won, but there is no legal reason why it could not happen. In the past there have been some Congressmen elected from minor parties and minor party candidates have won some electoral votes in the past.
What presidential candidates had their endorsement revoked from their party?
I don't ever remember reading about or watching a candidate loosing an endorsement once they became the nominee.
Why did the candidate of a presidency required 40 years old?
The youngest ever member of the House of Representatives was 20 year old Wyatt. Before the 2005 reforms the requirement was 40 years, and from 1925.
What is the best ever party?
In pokemon platinum, the best party ever is Infernape, Staraptor, Luxray[third evolution of Shinx], Floatzel, Bibarel [make it learn all its moves as HMs] and Giratina.
Was Theodore Roosevelt ever defeated in his run for president?
Theodore Roosevelt was defeated as a candidate for President when he formed the Progressive's Bull Moose Party in 1912.
Do Captain Picard and Dr Crusher ever get together?
Not without any third-party cranial influence.
