Oh please. Third party is always a loser - it’s delusional thinking.
Third party may be the only way for disaffected voters to have an influence on the two major parties.
3rd party has been a loser for many years. But this year seems to be something that we haven’t seen in many years. If it ends up being McCain running against Hillary there are going to be enough voters unhappy with those choices that a conservative third party might be able to win if it runs a serious candidate (like Santorum) with name recognition. This would especially be the case if Bloomburg enters the race and turns it into a four way race.
I've shared that belief for many years....but not now.
I'm not a Republican anymore, and I'm not a Democrat either...I'd consider voting for their parties candidates if I agree with them on issues, but that's about it.
If there are truly 20-30% of voters out there that are 'independant', why if enough of them feel alike can they not start another party? It'll never happen if it never gets started...
I like the Constitution Party's plank, but their candidates are often lacking...I'd love ot see some conservative elected officials defect.
I know it's not going to happen, but a man can dream...
“Oh please. Third party is always a loser - it’s delusional thinking.”
If McCain gets it - the loss is in. A third party is a viable alternative for a protest vote. I’ll never vote for McCain, the hater of conservatives.