Bill Burton wrote an editorial criticizing third party runs in 2016
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Now Im of the opinion that Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who is sympathetic to the anti-vaccination movement, and others angry about Bernie Sanders losing in the primary are unhappy with the choice of Clinton and Trump. But a Trump presidency would mean the dismantling of basically every important progressive achievement over the last century, and progressives need to keep that in mind.
If Stein or Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson eat into Clintons support even a little, that could matter in a close election. And in the same way I would bet that Ralph Nader or at least many of his supporters wishes that he didnt help to make George W. Bush our 43rd commander in chief, I suppose Stein supporters would not want to be in the position of explaining to their kids how they helped make Trump president.
So while Trump might be described (inaptly) as a dumpster fire now, Democrats should continue to be concerned that the general dynamics of this election could still help propel him to victory and then we truly would have a spectacular mess on our hands.
https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/california-forum/article94018752.html
Remember what Jesus said to Judas when Judas sold him out for filthy lucre. He said it would have been better if you never were born.