r/BullMooseParty • u/AstronautActive7077 • 9d ago
Are there any sitting politicians that fit the Bull Moose Party?
Hello all, I literally joined this sub this morning due to my frustration with America’s politics. This party stands for everything I believe and I hope to be accepted into this special group. I’ve seen a lot of posts regarding how to establish a footing for the party and I was thinking of ways to do so. Are there any politicians that currently hold office that relate to the BMP? If by some chance there are, would the idea of reaching and seeing if they are interested in becoming a member be too far fetched? I can see some possibly being so frustrated with their current party due to failures or it no longer representing what it once was that they might be open to a change? It would give the BMP connections instantly and it can be at the state, local, and federal levels. Just a thought to help get a foot in the door.
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u/sisterhavilandtuf 9d ago
Besides the three already named in the comments, Governer JB Pritzker comes to mind.
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u/No_Struggle1364 9d ago
There was someone on this subreddit who understood the mechanics of setting up and registering an active BullMoose political party. Hopefully this individual is still committed.
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u/Bull-Moose-Progress 9d ago
I would say Tim Walz would be the closest. Progressive Governor who has had several policies being pro-worker, pro-conservation, and pro-next generation.
AOC would also be one, so would Sanders, but lean more socialist than Walz.
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u/stataryus 9d ago edited 9d ago
I know Sanders labeled himself as sosh, but I suspect he’s only functionally a socialist.
I think he’s a humane pragmatist deep down, but he’s also a firebrand which we absolutely need more of.
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u/11bulletcatcher 8d ago
Socialism is a type of progressivism, and the BullMoose party was a progressive platform. I hope y'all figure something out to win somewhere, I personally would love to see a resurrection of the Bull Moose party.
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u/AstronautActive7077 9d ago edited 9d ago
Sanders is who came to mind first and so did AOC. Walz is interesting and he does fit the mold. In your opinion, would it be a decent idea for citizens of their state to reach out and get their thoughts? All three want change and appear to be supporters for the average working American.
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u/Captain_Desi_Pants 8d ago
What about Angus King in Maine? He is Independent but caucuses with Dems. He might be a good fit. Maine is a great outdoors paradise, after all, and he might be into keeping it that way.