Yup. Ross Perot worked so well for us.
What's the difference? Bush lied and raised taxes, gave us a host of new programs including the Americans for Disabilities Act, and jacked up spending. Clinton, for all his many sins, actually reduced spending compared to both Bushes. Please tell me one significant different between both administrations.....other than Clinton was ALSO a liar.
I think we will have a successful third party, sooner rather than later. There is a huge rift in the Republican party right now. Many conservatives and independents no longer trust the Republicans. Look at the current situation, Massive discontent over the Democrats attempts to socialize the country. Yet, the Republican party has been unable to capitalize. This rift has the potential to split the party in two if it widens and deepens.
Don't assume that a third party is going to come from the outside. It could just as easily come from a coalition of fiscally conservative, small government insiders,and that type of third party can succeed. This is how the Republican party came into being in the first place.