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
  • player2@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I believe the only reason a “crazy second choice” exists is because we have such limited options to choose from when voting.

    With rank choice voting, more candidates could run within a party without competing for votes because you would be able to vote for all of your favorite people in order without worrying what party they fall into.

    We could vote for people we like instead of voting to avoid the person we hate.