Sixty-three percent of Americans say a third U.S. political party is needed, up from 56% a year ago and by one percentage point the highest in Gallup's 20-year trend.

Story Highlights

  • Third time support has exceeded 60%, along with 2017 and 2021
  • Republicans primarily behind the increase, with 58% now in favor
  • Political independents remain group most likely to favor third party
  • Seigest@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    This is true. Green party was pretty big in my hometown and the local representative was great. But it was considered a “waste of a vote” to vote on them so everyone left leaning often voted for the liberals out of fear that the conservatives whould get in if they didn’t.