American Government / Unit 6 Gov 263 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Third Parties
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The idea
Third parties persist despite the counting rules, usually by carrying issues the major parties neglect.
In practice
A minor party's issue can outlive the party — absorbed by a major party once it proves popular.
Where people slip
Winning offices and moving agendas are different successes; third parties mostly manage the second.
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