Evan McMullin in Third 2016 Presidential Debate

On Free Trade: Consistent conservative in favor of free trade

McMullin describes himself as "principled, consistent and conservative" on his campaign website. He's in favor of free trade and against abortion rights. "I'm a conservative. I'm the only conservative in this race," McMullin said. "I believe that Donald Trump is wholly unfit to be president. He's not a conservative; his temperament is awful. He likes to attack the vulnerable." Source: McClatchy News on Third 2016 Presidential Debate Oct 12, 2016

On Principles & Values: In statistical 3-way tie for electoral votes in Utah

Utah has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964, but Donald Trump's lewd comments about women have enraged socially conservative voters, and a little-known candidate could come out on top there. Independent Evan McMullin and Hillary Clinton are virtually tied with Trump in Utah according to a new poll, with 22%-26% support [each, within the margin of error]. Libertarian Gary Johnson takes 14%.

McMullin, a Utah native, presents himself as the "true conservative" alternative to Trump. His weakness--common among third party candidates--is that 48% of Utah voters don't know him. But McMullin receives positive marks from the 52% of voters who do know him: Four out of five view him positively. That's in stark contrast to Clinton and Trump, as both have unfavorable ratings of 70% in Utah.

McMullin cannot win the presidency through the Electoral College since he is on the ballot in only 11 states. But voters can write in his name in 23 additional states.

Source: McClatchy News on Third 2016 Presidential Debate Oct 12, 2016

The above quotations are from Third Presidential Debate, Oct. 19, 2016, moderated by Fox News' Chris Wallace. Click here for main summary page. Click here for a profile of Evan McMullin. Click here for Evan McMullin on all issues.
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