We need a third party/independent person in the White House. This year.

I'm sorry, but there is absolutely no good reason whatsoever to believe that's possible at this point, and a Republican administration will be tangibly worse than a Democratic one, even under the present circumstances.

Also, it's worth noting that shitty neoliberal Democratic party members don't just disappear when Democratic candidates lose elections. Actually, it only makes them stronger and louder because they'll start their "Progressive voters never show up, this is why we need to appeal to wealthier and more conservative voters with even crappier policies" routine. It's a lot better for progressives in the party if Dem candidates are winning races, because then the campaign consultants who run things will start worrying about primary challenges and feel compelled to have slightly more progressive policies.