Tulsi Gabbard rules out running as an independent presidential candidate

[brooklynite]

Washington Post

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday she will not run as an independent candidate if she fails to win the Democratic presidential nomination.

"I will not," the Hawaii Democrat told CNN's Jim Sciutto on "Newsroom." "No, I have ruled that out."

"I'm going to continue to focus on moving our campaign forward, continuing this grassroots campaign, continuing to deliver our message to the American people and ask for their support," she added.

Gabbard failed to qualify for the next Democratic debate in September after making the first two debates. She reached the fundraising threshold, but did not meet the Democratic National Committee's polling minimum to qualify.

[hlthe2b]

1. well at least she has that good sense... n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. I am very glad to hear of this good decision from her. n/t

[proud patriot]

3. my Congress Woman

and a good call IMO

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. Why should this even be asked?

I wouldn't be too terribly surprised if Sanders decides to run as an independent, but I don't really think he will do so, even when it becomes clear to him that he's not going to get the nomination.

Every other Democrat running has a strong party affiliation, and has no business even considering an independent run. That would guarantee Trump's re-election.