• Ludwig van Beethoven@sh.itjust.works
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    8 months ago

    It’s the disproportionate electoral system. A serious third candidate would “spoil” the vote of one party, and then you just hand the win to the other side.

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      8 months ago

      A third party would spoil corrupted red and blue ambitions because as soon as they see a drop in their votes they go in panic mode and they have to change their policies to actually appeal people.

      • abraxas@sh.itjust.works
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        8 months ago

        Republicans were (are?) a huge backer for the Green party because a strong Green candidate guarantees a Republican win.