I do not see a feasible reason for a third political party in the United States. Many people do not like republicans nor democrats but there will never be a party that completely satisfies every single person's values and interests. Furthermore, a third party could alter elections immensely.With the emergence of this third party, the presidential election would like become a decision solely for the House of Representatives. When no candidate receives a majority from the electoral college, the decision for president moves to the House, and a third candidate would inevitably create more pluralities than majorities; making the presidential election much less democratic. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002093.html)
I disagree, and I feel that the United States and the American people do indeed need a third political party. The fact that there are only two political parties is unfair to those who are unsure of their political ideologies. There is no room for middle ground and political participation through voting has honestly come down to a process of choosing the candidate that you hate less: the lesser of two evils. Almost half of Americans are centrists. This means that almost have of all Americans are unrepresented. I feel that it is time for the political system of the United States to reinvent itself.
I agree with Olivia, I think that America does in fact need a third party and that just two parties in the system is unfair. Appealing to the centrists in America is appealing to more than half of the population, but the way that the system is set up it is only possible for one of the two parties, democrats or republicans, to win. This means that nearly half of the American population is not represented by a candidate which I think isn't justified.
I agree with Blake, I do not believe a third party is viable. It would split the majority making it more difficult for one party to take the win. Similar to what happened with the bull moose party and Theodore Roosevelt.
I agree with Blake and Madison. I think that a third party wouldn’t do anything but give people less say in the government. I think people should be allowed and believe what they want, but I think that having a third party would lead to more and more parties because like Blake said not everyone would be satisfied. I think it would cause more confusion in the election process.
I agree with Blake and Madison. Although a third party would leave more people satisfied with politics, it would undermine our winner take all system. More people would split their votes along the new party lines and the states would be won by 35-40 percent of the vote. A plurality yes, but a majority would not be truly established.
I agree with Austin in that the two party system is unfair and that we do need a third party. The liberal and conservatives are both trying to cover moderates by adjusting their policies. This is unfair for third parties and unfair for moderates and individuals. Moderates don't know who to support because both parties are trying to get their vote but moderates aren't in complete agreement with liberals or conservatives. And this gives a disadvantage to third parties who want to support the individuals or moderates. Moderates should be supported completely by their own political party to represent themselves.
I do not see a feasible reason for a third political party in the United States. Many people do not like republicans nor democrats but there will never be a party that completely satisfies every single person's values and interests. Furthermore, a third party could alter elections immensely.With the emergence of this third party, the presidential election would like become a decision solely for the House of Representatives. When no candidate receives a majority from the electoral college, the decision for president moves to the House, and a third candidate would inevitably create more pluralities than majorities; making the presidential election much less democratic. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002093.html)
ReplyDeleteI disagree, and I feel that the United States and the American people do indeed need a third political party. The fact that there are only two political parties is unfair to those who are unsure of their political ideologies. There is no room for middle ground and political participation through voting has honestly come down to a process of choosing the candidate that you hate less: the lesser of two evils. Almost half of Americans are centrists. This means that almost have of all Americans are unrepresented. I feel that it is time for the political system of the United States to reinvent itself.
DeleteI agree with Olivia, I think that America does in fact need a third party and that just two parties in the system is unfair. Appealing to the centrists in America is appealing to more than half of the population, but the way that the system is set up it is only possible for one of the two parties, democrats or republicans, to win. This means that nearly half of the American population is not represented by a candidate which I think isn't justified.
DeleteI agree with Blake, I do not believe a third party is viable. It would split the majority making it more difficult for one party to take the win. Similar to what happened with the bull moose party and Theodore Roosevelt.
DeleteI agree with Blake and Madison. I think that a third party wouldn’t do anything but give people less say in the government. I think people should be allowed and believe what they want, but I think that having a third party would lead to more and more parties because like Blake said not everyone would be satisfied. I think it would cause more confusion in the election process.
DeleteI agree with Blake and Madison. Although a third party would leave more people satisfied with politics, it would undermine our winner take all system. More people would split their votes along the new party lines and the states would be won by 35-40 percent of the vote. A plurality yes, but a majority would not be truly established.
DeleteI agree with Austin in that the two party system is unfair and that we do need a third party. The liberal and conservatives are both trying to cover moderates by adjusting their policies. This is unfair for third parties and unfair for moderates and individuals. Moderates don't know who to support because both parties are trying to get their vote but moderates aren't in complete agreement with liberals or conservatives. And this gives a disadvantage to third parties who want to support the individuals or moderates. Moderates should be supported completely by their own political party to represent themselves.
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