A Third National Political Party

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This paper wonders if, given the similarity of all the candidates for U.S. President in both parties, it is time for a third party candidate who has an actual chance of winning rather than just splitting the votes so another candidate can win. The author presents arguments in favor of a major third party including that the parliamentary approach to government in other countries is superior to the two party system in the United States. The paper concludes that a viable third party is impossible not because of the high costs and media support critical in an election but because of the problem of the mindset of the voters who see a third party as only speaking for a niche group.

From the Paper:

"Second, does America represent a democracy when only two parties are running, and these individuals are chosen by a select few? When anyone else who wants to run does not have a chance of being heard unless he/she has millions of dollars (or backing of well-to-do-supporters) and the media? And when anyone who desires to hold a high position has to have been around long enough to have shared political favors with a number of prominent individuals?"

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ambrose, Stephen E., and Lamm, Richard D. Why America Needs a New Political Party. United States National Party website. Retrieved August 10, 2007 http://www.usnp.org/new-political-party.htm
• Paige, Susan. Do we need a third party? Most say yes. USA Today Retrieved August 10, 2007 http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2007-07-12-third-party-usat_N.htm
• Unity08 Party. Retrieved August 10, 2007. http://www.unity08.com/believe

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