The Disadvantages of Two-Party Politics

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This papers cites many examples of reasons why third-party candidates should be looked at more closely and questions why they aren't taken more seriously. The media and voter apathy are just a few answers cited. Furthermore, this paper goes into depth on the negative impacts the United States' two-party system causes, such as opening the doors to corruption. Finally, this essay goes back in time and cites instances in history where third-party candidates had a fighting chance, compared with the present situation.

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"History has shown that third parties still have a chance in America's dominantly two-party system. More people than ever are registering away from the widely popular Democrat or Republican Party, but challenges still exist for the candidate wanting to run (Avlon). Media attention and updated laws could make it easier for the average American citizen to start a party and run for office. Further, if more attention was given to this subject, the growing corruption in government via campaign contributions and political attacks as well as limit extremist politics would be alleviated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• 109th U.S. Congress. "H.R. 4694 [109th]: Let the People Decide Clean Campaign Act." 28 February 2007. <http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h109-4694>.
• Avlon, John P. "Independent Voters Burgeoning." The New York Sun. April 28, 2006. 28 February 2007. <http://www.nysun.com/article/31852>.
• Cabron, Lou. "5 More Nasty Campaign Ads." October 23, 2006. 28 February 2007. <http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2006/10/23/5-more-nasty-campaigns/>.
• Cohen, Alan. "A Look at Third Party Politics." Associated Content. 28 February 2007. <http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/11667/a_look_at_third_party_politics.html?page=3>.
• Federal Election Commission. "AT&T Inc." 03 March 2007. <http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.asp?ID=D000000076>.

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