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To: ruffedgrouse

If the Dems get crushed enough then we may see a third party yet.


2 posted on 11/01/2006 6:26:34 AM PST by agere_contra
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To: agere_contra

Two party systems work better in that a majority of the voters are behind one party or the other. There have been a few instances when a third party candidate caused a candidate to be below 50 % (Clinton). Many states require run offs in elections where a candidate did not get 50 % of the vote. Multiple party systems allow governments to be formed which do not represent the people. In recent history, this has benefitted leftists far more than conservatives (think Canada). I believe in the two party system and would not wish to have a multiple party system.


23 posted on 11/01/2006 6:59:59 AM PST by nyconse
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To: agere_contra

Two party systems work better in that a majority of the voters are behind one party or the other. There have been a few instances when a third party candidate caused a candidate to be below 50 % (Clinton). Many states require run offs in elections where a candidate did not get 50 % of the vote. Multiple party systems allow governments to be formed which do not represent the people. In recent history, this has benefitted leftists far more than conservatives (think Canada). I believe in the two party system and would not wish to have a multiple party system.


25 posted on 11/01/2006 7:01:28 AM PST by nyconse
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To: agere_contra

There is a third party. It is called the Communist party. Soros and company just haven't yet figured out how to come out of the closet with it.


38 posted on 11/01/2006 7:10:44 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Obama in 08)
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