Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 9:38:18 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news.
|
|
|
|
Post by tkasper01 on Nov 1, 2018 10:14:11 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. Ross Perot in 2020  I would love a credible third party to challenge these corrupt lazy fucks getting richer every year on the Gubbermint dole. Life time benny's and a generous pension. A third party that could actually force these dickheads to do what is best for the country not their party or pocket/pocketbook. |
|
|
|
Post by Trades on Nov 1, 2018 10:41:16 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. Ross Perot in 2020 I would love a credible third party to challenge these corrupt lazy fucks getting richer every year on the Gubbermint dole. Life time benny's and a generous pension. A third party that could actually force these dickheads to do what is best for the country not their party or pocket/pocketbook. The Green party isn't doing it for you? |
|
|
|
Post by BEAC0NJET on Nov 1, 2018 10:43:17 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. 44% say they are independent, and then either stay home on Election night, or still vote R or D. Until people get past the idea that a third party vote is a wasted vote, nothing will change. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 10:44:13 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. Ross Perot in 2020 I would love a credible third party to challenge these corrupt lazy fucks getting richer every year on the Gubbermint dole. Life time benny's and a generous pension. A third party that could actually force these dickheads to do what is best for the country not their party or pocket/pocketbook. Hopefully someone will step up. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 10:48:59 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. 44% say they are independent, and then either stay home on Election night, or still vote R or D. Until people get past the idea that a third party vote is a wasted vote, nothing will change. As a registered independent the choices suck a lot of the time |
|
|
|
Post by Trades on Nov 1, 2018 10:50:48 GMT -5
www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/michael_smerconish/america-political-division-left-right-20181031.html political-division-left-right-20181031.html Growth of Independents No wonder, then, what is revealed in data set No. 4, the latest monthly survey by Gallup, which found that while those identifying as Republican or Democrat is in decline, the number of Independents continues to grow. According to Gallup, 26 percent of Americans say they are Republicans, 27 percent say they are Democrats, but 44 percent say they are Independents. Yes, there is political division in the nation — too much of it! But Congress – egged on by the polar extremes — is out of step with the rest of us. That's the good news. 44% say they are independent, and then either stay home on Election night, or still vote R or D. Until people get past the idea that a third party vote is a wasted vote, nothing will change. Sadly it can be worse than a wasted vote as it really is a lost vote for the person they would have voted for had there not been a 3rd party candidate. Ross Perot hurt the Republicans (lol I voted Perot) Jill Stein hurt Hillary. |
|
|
|
Post by DDNYjets on Nov 1, 2018 10:51:04 GMT -5
The independent voter is a myth.
We like to refer to ourselves as independent because it sounds and feels good. At the end of the day, we overwhelmingly revert back towards our biases.
Third party doesnt work in America. It only serves to play spoiler for one of the major parties. Could you imagine if we were like Europe? 3,4,5,6 parties. A president winning with 30-something percent of the vote? Approvals in the 20s?
|
|
|
|
Post by DDNYjets on Nov 1, 2018 10:52:40 GMT -5
44% say they are independent, and then either stay home on Election night, or still vote R or D. Until people get past the idea that a third party vote is a wasted vote, nothing will change. Sadly it can be worse than a wasted vote as it really is a lost vote for the person they would have voted for had there not been a 3rd party candidate. Ross Perot hurt the Republicans (lol I voted Perot) Jill Stein hurt Hillary. Old man Bush hurt Republicans. And his son did even worse. |
|
|
|
Post by BEAC0NJET on Nov 1, 2018 11:00:34 GMT -5
44% say they are independent, and then either stay home on Election night, or still vote R or D. Until people get past the idea that a third party vote is a wasted vote, nothing will change. Sadly it can be worse than a wasted vote as it really is a lost vote for the person they would have voted for had there not been a 3rd party candidate. Ross Perot hurt the Republicans (lol I voted Perot) Jill Stein hurt Hillary. Very true. Look at this years NY Gubernatorial race... Cuomo/Molinaro/Sharpe. I love what Sharpe has to say, but third party candidates cant raise the money or get the polling recognition, or even invited to debates, to let the public know who they are. Any shot of beating Cuomo has to come from voting for Molinaro. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 11:00:36 GMT -5
The independent voter is a myth. We like to refer to ourselves as independent because it sounds and feels good. At the end of the day, we overwhelmingly revert back towards our biases. Third party doesnt work in America. It only serves to play spoiler for one of the major parties. Could you imagine if we were like Europe? 3,4,5,6 parties. A president winning with 30-something percent of the vote? Approvals in the 20s? The 2 party isn’t exactly a stellar thing either. There’s been how many non-ivy league Presidents in our lifetime? It’s about who has money to just get nominated. It’s broken. You are a part of the 14% |
|
|
|
Post by Trades on Nov 1, 2018 11:03:52 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by BEAC0NJET on Nov 1, 2018 11:09:20 GMT -5
Duverger's Law.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2018 11:12:29 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by BEAC0NJET on Nov 1, 2018 11:13:27 GMT -5
The independent voter is a myth. We like to refer to ourselves as independent because it sounds and feels good. At the end of the day, we overwhelmingly revert back towards our biases. Third party doesnt work in America. It only serves to play spoiler for one of the major parties. Could you imagine if we were like Europe? 3,4,5,6 parties. A president winning with 30-something percent of the vote? Approvals in the 20s? The 2 party isn’t exactly a stellar thing either. There’s been how many non-ivy league Presidents in our lifetime? It’s about who has money to just get nominated. It’s broken. You are a part of the 14% You've got people in NJ who would otherwise think Bob Menendez should be in jail, voting for him to keep his seat (D). You've got (R)s in NY willing to vote for Chris Collins, just to keep that seat (R). |
|
I would love a credible third party to challenge these corrupt lazy fucks getting richer every year on the Gubbermint dole. Life time benny's and a generous pension. A third party that could actually force these dickheads to do what is best for the country not their party or pocket/pocketbook. 
