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Thus, It seems like this round of deciding the nomination has made people more aware, and actually split voters into three or four major groups, consisting of Trump supporters, other GOP supporters, Sanders fans, and moderate Democrats who support Clinton. After the nominations are complete, voters will become increasingly dissatisfied with having to piggyback onto whichever candidate lands closer to their side when they see too much distance between their preferred candidate and the one who wins the nomination, for example it would be tough for a hard nose Bernie supporter to end up voting for Clinton. We may be more likely than ever in the next few major elections to see a 3rd party rise up and make noise in an upcoming election.
Robert Reich predicts a change in the two-party system where a 3rd party called "The People's Party" wins the 2020 election. He explained since many people were so tired of the political system and unfair economy that work in favor of the rich, that they came together and took over Congress as well, all after another recession in 2018 required bailouts for large banks once again.
The message Reich sends is important. The current political system does not take into account the people's real demands, and instead just sets up a system that can be taken advantage of by those at the top. With how the superdelegate system for the nominations is set up, the electoral college, gerrymandering, and the control over the media, the people have lost most of the actual power contained in their votes, and politicians and the wealthy have come together to perpetuate their power and control. Reich might be describing somewhat of a utopia, but this is what America's political system needs, anything that provides more of a real choice to citizens.
The entirety of this election, I too have felt like I’ve watched our two party system disintegrate. The GOP gets most of its coverage regarding its flagrant comments, and it seems like the democratic side is picking apart the characters of their candidates in order to separate them from one another. I do not think a two party system is a sustainable political structure for our government, just look at the gridlock it causes in the legislative branch at the moment. I think the third party system that Reich predicted is inevitable with the gridlock and discontent the american people currently voice towards the government. It’s a voice of discontent that cannot be solved by new politicians in office, but a new party structure all together.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see a broader political system in the United States, like you state in the article, whether it will actually happens seems to be highly unlikely to me. But I do not like how a two-party system forces a black and white view of politics. It has been interesting to see how people have become fed up with how politicians and their private interests manipulate the system to the lengths that they do. As a registered democrat, it is nice to see the party is not going through near the turmoil that Republicans are. With the rise of the Tea Party, Trump supporters, etc. it seems the GOP has the greatest chance of disbanding following 2016.
ReplyDeleteI believe as a result of Trump running this year, the GOP will never be the same after this. The GOP has spent millions to try and bring down Donald Trump, which those whom are against the establishment hate. This act of trying to take down Trump will merely only add fuel to the fire that has already been burning. That is actually the reason why Ben Carson chose to step out and voice his support for Trump. Carson argues that if the GOP continues to try and ruin Trump, they will only hurt the organization. Instead of being a democracy, politics would be merely ran by people in power. Now in terms of another party rising up, I believe that is highly unlikely, however nothing seems to be impossible as shown by Trump. It would be quite interesting to see another party be created as a result of this election. However, I do think that the two party system takes a whole lot of trouble out for the American people when it comes to voting.
ReplyDeleteI believe as a result of Trump running this year, the GOP will never be the same after this. The GOP has spent millions to try and bring down Donald Trump, which those whom are against the establishment hate. This act of trying to take down Trump will merely only add fuel to the fire that has already been burning. That is actually the reason why Ben Carson chose to step out and voice his support for Trump. Carson argues that if the GOP continues to try and ruin Trump, they will only hurt the organization. Instead of being a democracy, politics would be merely ran by people in power. Now in terms of another party rising up, I believe that is highly unlikely, however nothing seems to be impossible as shown by Trump. It would be quite interesting to see another party be created as a result of this election. However, I do think that the two party system takes a whole lot of trouble out for the American people when it comes to voting.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I would actually like to see more than two parties, America is a country of tradition (though they don't like to admit it), they need a clear face and name to rally behind, so a People's Party would have to spearheaded by an American politician, or coalition of politicians, who Americans absolutely adore, ones who used to practically be elementary school teachers who had the King size candy drawer. I know tons of people that don't like the Republicans or the Democrats, but are registered with either one of the parties, and without fail, are straight ticket voters, but in person, will reject association with anyone of those parties without any hesitation. I think the leaders of these parties, know that they have to reunite their parties soon or the political structure will remain too divided and chaotic. The Republican party will have to become very moderate, and turn their attention away from the social issues (specifically with the young generation), and Democrats are going to have to be more welcoming to social welfare programs and more socially liberal (one net catches all regarding social issues- type of party). It is saddening that we have to think of politics this way, but political parties make politics more digestible. If a candidate comes from a particular party, we can pretty much guess their opinions about certain issues, versus multiple parties and platforms. However, I personally prefer the latter. I know America is made up of many attitudes and experiences and two parties CANNOT encompass everyone's experiences and beliefs thoroughly.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your sentiments about the current state of the two-party system. It feels like every year, the candidates are becoming more and more ridiculous. The media will only focus on the two main parties, and no news outlets really mention other Independent, etc. contenders who could actually do a good job at President if they were given the attention they deserve.
ReplyDeleteThe Republican Party is in shambles. Ted Cruz is the manifestation of the extremist Tea Party, and Donald Trump is an absolute joke. Similarly, Democrats are split between the political machine that is Hillary Clinton and the underdog Bernie Sanders. What is most terrifying about Sanders supporters is the fact that many of them have said that they will refuse to vote if he does not win the primaries - this could be disastrous for the Democratic Party and the nation at large.
I think we all feel like we are on the brink of huge changes in the election process after this ridiculous year, and I agree with you that we are being taken advantage of by those at the top.