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MineralMan

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12. Current third parties are insignificant in national politics.

Reply to Bluenorthwest (Reply #9)

Thu Jan 26, 2012, 12:42 PM

Jan 2012

There hasn't been a serious third party that clearly affected a Presidential election since Perot. An argument can be made that the Greens screwed up the 2000 election, but whenever that is brought up, it is shouted down by the very people who voted Green.

For the 2012 election, it's highly unlikely that a third party, unless it is one built quickly by the right, will have any significant effect. The right, if it decides to run a third-party candidate seriously, could certainly help Obama win more easily, but I don't see it happening, really.

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Well, if disgruntled Republicans want a third party alternative, [View all] MineralMan Jan 2012 OP

You may think it's funny, but if Newt is going to be the GOP nominee, I see Paul followers nanabugg Jan 2012 #1

Yes! Dumb is not enough. They need something more... immoderate Jan 2012 #2

The "Dumbo Party!" Ignorance Rocks! ... could be their slogan! RKP5637 Jan 2012 #3

Can't be callin'em the "Dumbo Party!" RC Jan 2012 #8

Yep ... or want a Royalty Fee each time it's used. RKP5637 Jan 2012 #11

Who has the money? Who has the following? Who has a campaign bus up on blocks on her front lawn? Proud Public Servant Jan 2012 #4

Not advocating mind you, but......... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #5

That might happen, but it won't have much impact. MineralMan Jan 2012 #6

A PWP won't have much of an impact THIS year..... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #7

When you put numbers like 20% support MineralMan Jan 2012 #10

Except that the Third largest Party in the country, after Democrats and GOP is right wing Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #9

Current third parties are insignificant in national politics. MineralMan Jan 2012 #12

Just responding to what you typed 'There are already third parties on the left' which Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #13

Thanks. I mean to imply the third parties on the left MineralMan Jan 2012 #14

America Elect IS on the ballot in all 50 states. n/t s-cubed Jan 2012 #15