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Author Question: Why is it difficult for third parties to enter the mainstream? (Read 1155 times)

j_sun

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on: Jul 16, 2013
Also, should the system be changed in order to make it easier for third parties to enter?
What past Presidents have been elected from third parties? Why?
Why is money a necessary part of running for President?
What is the history of political parties?

Yes, this is for homework, but I have answered the other questions and I cant find an answer to these.


Millan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2013
The Republicans and Democrats have a Duopoly on our campaign system. They pass laws making it hard for third parties to get onto ballots or into debates. Basically, there is a ton of red-tape and only the political elite bother to get through it all. Its a very restrictive system. Yet, this is what we call Democracy.

Hopefully, americans will wake up one day, reject their public education and embrace "real CHange".


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aero

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2013
why is it so hard for them to enter? because they are the canidates that the people in control really dont want to win

what past presidents? none. why? because they never got any attention

why is money necessary? because you need to promote your campaign...a lot

history? im not going to get into this but i can list a few i remember...

...whig
federalist
democratic-republican
 


geoffrey

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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2013
It is their platforms that keep them from being mainstream. There is nothing keeping them from entering.


Garrulous

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Reply #4 on: Jul 16, 2013
Because we all grow up learning about Republican and Democrat so therefore everyone seems to think that those are the only choices.


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