Opinion Water Cooler: Is the climate ripe for a third-party candidate? By Staff Report - November 22, 2011 387 Water Cooler In this installment of “Around the Water Cooler,” panelists answer the question: Is the nation’s political climate ripe for a third-party candidate who could influence the 2012 presidential election? -PAID ADVERTISEMENT- Featured Local Savings RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Letter: Highest court supports local immigration stance Letter: Standing up for your rights poses dilemma Letter: PG&E makes progress lowering energy rates LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please sign me up for the newsletter Yes No SOCIAL MEDIA5,035FansLike297FollowersFollow1,077FollowersFollow