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
  • FluffyPotato@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    That relies on the idea that those major parties care more about winning than the policies they are currently pushing.

    I don’t know too much about the US but if winning is not too important to that party voting for someone else won’t do a thing.

    Another option could be that party believes they will lose more votes than gain them with the policies of that 3th party.