I like the idea of third party. Alit. But the name "patriot party" needs to be replaced with something better. The phrase is overused and not all that inviting.
It's a little tough to imagine just one "third" party. Both "major" parties could pretty easily be split in half. That would theoretically lead to a more parliamentary system of government.
I sure wish we could look at it, who knows. The nutters in each party are making governing damn near impossible right now.
Change the voting system and a third and forth party would be there in one election cycle....
One Man One Vote will always gravitate towards two parties...
Preference Voting for multiseat areas would be far better...
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Congress would have districts of 3-5 seaters with voters voting in order of preference. This means primarying is far less of a fear by politicians as Parties would run multiple candidates and the voters get to select their favourite to there worst.
Senate would have both Senators up at the same time in one vote... Senators would be far more interested in not alienating voters and representing all the people. Being a Democrat's favourite GOP might be just what you need in a heavy red state to come second.
President would be single seat (popular vote) but it would be preference voting (this is similar to run off but it is all done on the one day)
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