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[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

The problem is, yes its its theoreticaly possible, but praticaly speaking it would be near impossible.

Theoretically, you need to get 51% of the population all vote for one person. However, with FPTP, you get one choice on the ballot. Is the average voter going to risk their vote on a 3rd party, or vote for who they belive to be the "lesser evil" of the two that have a shot at winning.

Even if you do manage to get 51%, there's the electoral collage. Never forget, our democracy has built-in the ability to overwrite the presidential vote.

Your first hurdle is getting any one to name an independent candidate.