There are already lots of 3rd parties, why would you think a new one would go anywhere? What about all the hype about the Constitution party last election cycle? It utterly bombed, just like anyone who understands why 3rd parties don’t work in the US predicted.
There’s not going to be a viable 3rd party. Period. Even Ron Paul and Lyndon LaRouche figured this out.
That is very pessimistic view. I think, Tea Party success is contrary to your point. All that is missing is a charismatic leader with clear program to organize Tea Party into real political power. As of multitude of smaller parties - there is nothing wrong with political coalitions, works fine in Europe.
You are correct. The election laws in the US, unlike those in Europe, make it very difficult for 3rd parties to compete.
Bet let's suppose for a moment that there could be a viable 3rd party. That would be a dream scenario for the Democrats! They'd love it!
Because there will be some conservatives who will be upset with the GOP and go 3rd party. And there will be some conservatives who will be upset with the 3rd party and stay with the GOP.
End result? The dem's win every election of any importance.
The only way out is to somehow replace the current GOP elite. Palin had a shot at that, but for various reasons it didn't happen.
So I'm just hoping another Palin or Reagan appears on the national scene. I can't see any other solution that works.
Could Freedom Party take the place of Republican party?
Primary out RINOe and replace with FP candidates.
The Republican Party is no longer what the Republican Party used to be anyway.
It would be nice to have a viable 2nd party. What passes for Party #2 is just a sect of the ruling party, perfectly willing to moan and groan, but not really interested in governing.
It’s all bread and circuses anyway, just meant to placate the rabble and nothing ever changes.
And for the NSA trolls, FU.
A third party has and can influnce policy. the prohibition Party helped to cause the Prohibition movement (that proved a failure) the Anti-Slavery parties helped to bring this before the national population. This is the respectible rational for a 3rd Party. Sometimes they even become one of the two, replacing a failed party, Republicans replaced Whigs for instance. The Freedom party is much more than a one note wonder. Here the people can see that smaler government can work without falling into ruin. We need “big” government for an Army and Navy, to keep up the big roads and to set standards in education. I see the best way to go as a return to the 1950s-—Smaller, less intrusive government. Or better yet—more like the Government in 1925. But not 1825. The States need to be given power to experiment with new systems—in this Mittens was right. the 10th Amendment needs to be enforced from abortion to welfare etc.. But, the states must pay their own bills! Taxes must be lowered and maybe congress put on part/time.