Comments on: Why isn’t there more support for third party candidates? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Madelyn Hoffman http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506157 Madelyn Hoffman Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:21:36 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506157 P.S. If the United States would implement a policy of preference voting or instant runoff voting, where voters could cast their votes for their first and second preference, people could cast a vote for a third party without fear that their vote would ensure a victory for the other side. P.S. If the United States would implement a policy of preference voting or instant runoff voting, where voters could cast their votes for their first and second preference, people could cast a vote for a third party without fear that their vote would ensure a victory for the other side.

]]> By: sege http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506154 sege Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:21:19 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506154 Even my two weeks old nephew knows we all have a pair of everything, two legs, two hands, two kidneys, two testicles as are ovaries, with two parties, the poem rhymes. Talk about 3 parties, talk about a congenital anomaly, look for a surgeon. Even my two weeks old nephew knows we all have a pair of everything, two legs, two hands, two kidneys, two testicles as are ovaries, with two parties, the poem rhymes. Talk about 3 parties, talk about a congenital anomaly, look for a surgeon.

]]> By: Roy - River Falls, WI http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506153 Roy - River Falls, WI Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:21:15 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506153 Gang mentality. Youve got two huge groups of people that no one can approach but the other big group. Strength and security in numbers, and thus you see the downfall. Since you have to go with one or the other, both can turn around and make outrageous policies since the other will as well. Gang mentality. Youve got two huge groups of people that no one can approach but the other big group. Strength and security in numbers, and thus you see the downfall. Since you have to go with one or the other, both can turn around and make outrageous policies since the other will as well.

]]> By: Mark http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506151 Mark Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:21:07 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506151 One, Ross Perot hurt the cause by his thin-skinned reactions to events during the `92 campaign. Two, people don't want to be blamed if a third-party candidate does in this election what Ralph Nader did in 2000. Third, people think third-party candidates have so low a chance of winning that a vote for them is throwing your vote away. But the main reason is people figure the GOP and Dems are the ones who can wangle benefits for the various special-interest groups making up the two major parties. Mark Greenville, OH One, Ross Perot hurt the cause by his thin-skinned reactions to events during the `92 campaign.

Two, people don't want to be blamed if a third-party candidate does in this election what Ralph Nader did in 2000.

Third, people think third-party candidates have so low a chance of winning that a vote for them is throwing your vote away.

But the main reason is people figure the GOP and Dems are the ones who can wangle benefits for the various special-interest groups making up the two major parties.

Mark
Greenville, OH

]]> By: Ben B http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506148 Ben B Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:49 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506148 1) A broken primary system. Iowa and New Hampshire should not dictate or limit our country's choices on such an important national office. A single national primary day is needed. 2) Media attention to the 3rd party candidates. Ross Perot had a good showing due to media coverage 16 years ago. 3) 3rd Party Candidates can compete with the embedded 2 Party systems money for media adds. Ben B 1) A broken primary system. Iowa and New Hampshire should not dictate or limit our country's choices on such an important national office. A single national primary day is needed.
2) Media attention to the 3rd party candidates. Ross Perot had a good showing due to media coverage 16 years ago.
3) 3rd Party Candidates can compete with the embedded 2 Party systems money for media adds.

Ben B

]]> By: Bill Schmanke, New Jersey http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506146 Bill Schmanke, New Jersey Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:43 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506146 Why isn't there more support for third party candidates, Jack? Because given our history they know that with all the money behind the major party candidates, third parties do not stand a chance. Voters are therefore unwilling to spend the time, energy or gas money to get out the third party vote. If they did, Ron Paul would be elected overwhelmingly! Why isn't there more support for third party candidates, Jack? Because given our history they know that with all the money behind the major party candidates, third parties do not stand a chance. Voters are therefore unwilling to spend the time, energy or gas money to get out the third party vote. If they did, Ron Paul would be elected overwhelmingly!

]]> By: Sarge http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506143 Sarge Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:20 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506143 It is because they are kooks! That term should not be confused with the term - idiots. That term is reserved for those that We The People have in Washington! Sarge Indianapolis It is because they are kooks! That term should not be confused with the term – idiots. That term is reserved for those that We The People
have in Washington!

Sarge
Indianapolis

]]> By: Carol Sacher http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506142 Carol Sacher Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:19 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506142 Third party candidates do not get the media coverage, thus, people feel like they are 'throwing away' their vote. If the media were to spend time reporting on the underdog candidate as if they had a "real chance of winning", that candidate would have a real chance! Carol in Arkansas Third party candidates do not get the media coverage, thus, people feel like they are 'throwing away' their vote. If the media were to spend time reporting on the underdog candidate as if they had a "real chance of winning", that candidate would have a real chance!
Carol in Arkansas

]]> By: Jason, New Hampshire http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506141 Jason, New Hampshire Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:15 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506141 Jack, I hate to say it, but the American people and their closed minds are to blame for this. Both parties are inept, corrupt or both, but they wouldn't be in office if it weren't for all the morons who vote for them. There are alternatives out there, but nobody ever gives them a chance. Until the people smarten up, both of these parties will continue to injure us. Jack, I hate to say it, but the American people and their closed minds are to blame for this. Both parties are inept, corrupt or both, but they wouldn't be in office if it weren't for all the morons who vote for them. There are alternatives out there, but nobody ever gives them a chance. Until the people smarten up, both of these parties will continue to injure us.

]]> By: Nate http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/15/why-isn%e2%80%99t-there-more-support-for-third-party-candidates/#comment-506139 Nate Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:07 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=1168#comment-506139 the reason for an absence of 3rd party support is that most of the general population, while disgusted by the lack of results, still feel that one of the two major parties represent their viewpoints. most 3rd party candidates also offer far too radical an approach to appeal to the cautious natures of most Americans. the problem isnt the fact that there are only 2 parties. the problem is the lack of true action once Republicans or Democrats assume office. their loyalties revert from the positions they took during their campaigns to chase after the interests and influences that can assure them of their positions of power beyond the term they are currently serving. the reason for an absence of 3rd party support is that most of the general population, while disgusted by the lack of results, still feel that one of the two major parties represent their viewpoints. most 3rd party candidates also offer far too radical an approach to appeal to the cautious natures of most Americans.

the problem isnt the fact that there are only 2 parties. the problem is the lack of true action once Republicans or Democrats assume office. their loyalties revert from the positions they took during their campaigns to chase after the interests and influences that can assure them of their positions of power beyond the term they are currently serving.

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