Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

PSPS

(15,368 posts)

2. It's mathematically impossible for any third party to win.

Reply to tularetom (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 16, 2015, 09:44 PM

Oct 2015

It would be different if we had a parliamentary system, but we don't. Our "winner takes all" system means no third party can win. The only hope is, as Sanders repeatedly says, a "political revolution" in which we take back the democratic party.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Wall Street still betting big on Jeb Bush [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2015 OP

Bush v. Clinton in the general election = end of the two party system tularetom Oct 2015 #1

It's mathematically impossible for any third party to win. PSPS Oct 2015 #2