Why This Third-Party Candidate Could Spell Trouble For Donald Trump In Utah
Evan McMullin, former chief policy director for the House Republican Conference and CIA operative, filed as an independent presidential candidate Monday — a bid that poses a distinct problem for GOP nominee Donald Trump.
It’s unlikely that McMullin will meaningfully shift the outcome of the general election. His announcement, however, reflects the efforts of many Republicans who refuse to vote for Trump, and his candidacy might conceivably turn the tide in one state: Utah, where White House run immediately was met with enthusiastic support.
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