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In reply to the discussion: Millennial poll: Strong majority want a third political party [View all]PJMcK
(25,039 posts)First, we need to get rid of corporate and dark money in politics. Elections should be funded by each jurisdiction, i.e., Federal, State and Local. It's the only way to keep the corrupting influence of $$$ MONEY $$$ out of our politics. (I know, good luck with that. My comments are meant to be objective.)
Second, we need new blood on both sides. Our Democratic candidates need to project the future of our nation. Far too many of the people who have served honorably for years represent the past.
Lastly, as a country, we need greater participation at the ballot boxes. While I cannot quote a source offhand, my impression is that Millennials have not turned out in large numbers to vote. If they did, their voices would carry much weight.
Fundamentally, politics in the U.S. is a spectrum shading from Left to Right. Fix what we have and then there will be clearer choices.