Running as an Independent Isn’t Easy

First Read makes three good points on Jim Webb possibly running for president as an independent candidate.

“One, if Webb runs as an independent, it will be an incredibly expensive enterprise to gain ballot access in the 50 states, plus DC (especially for a candidate who has raised less than $1 million so far). Two, if Webb was disappointed in the lack of exposure he received at last week’s Dem debate, he’ll get even less debate exposure as an independent. And three, running as an independent now would make him look like a sore loser.”