The danger of third parties and Donald Trump

A new group called "No Labels" is trying to find a unity presidential ticket featuring a democrat and republican. But this has Biden allies worried, as third party candidates help tilt the 2016 election towards Donald Trump. Katie Phang is joined by Former Senator Doug Jones to discuss.


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[bobbyhainesPatriotVet]

3rd Parties bad? Our Forefathers disagree stating a "Two Party system is as dangerous as a single party." Just look at what's been going on the last 50yrs.

[lynnrunningdeerB]

Let's not forget Lenard Leo as well.

[robertblount]

Still another concern to watch out for. The MAGA/conservative right will stop at nothing to upend democracy.

[chuckoneill]

The third parties have generally been bad for the most progressive candidate. Go way back to Teddy Roosevelt and his "Bull Mose" run. He lost, Taft lost, and racist Wilson won. And got us into WWI.

[traviswebb]

We need a complete overhaul to the election system. We need ranked voting, get rid of the electoral college and then we would actually have a real vote for the president.

[saraleigh]

Didn’t No Labels say they wouldn’t go forward if DeSantis got the nomination? That makes their position/affiliation pretty clear.

[brittanya]

"No labels" has ties to Republican doners.

[CalliopeLyric]

Thank you for covering this. You should also cover how Steve Bannon spent months talking RFK jr. into running.

[gdewyg]

How would someone who is well in his head continue supporting Trump?

[baileykeller]

Why don't we just implement ranked choice or another voting system and then people are free to run in third parties instead of just voting for a conservative Democrat to make sure a facist doesn't win.

[sumiland]

Please, please, PLEASE, people vote for democrats!! A vote for any other party could possibly be a vote for Trump!! And Trump-maga Republicans!!

[ianreed]

If I ever get in trouble with the law I'll just run for office to delay trial proceedings and if I win I'll just pardon myself, just like Trump is trying to do.😅

[katemitchell]

for a country that loves to shout out how much they love democracy this is very undemocratic

[kyerinbennett]

“Where and when can I make the most money off these two Jokers?” What is more American than that.

[missd]

Ranked-choice voting. Abandon the electoral college.

[paladro]

if a party appears out of nowhere, ask yourself, are they addressing local politics or is this some rich man's hustle with grifters and other less than honorable people.

[marmac]

I didn't even know that they weren't disclosing their Donors, so thanks for the headsup on that Senator Jones!

[jbundles]

The truth of the matter is that many people are fed up with the two party system. You can criticize those who decide to vote 3rd party all you want but it won't change the mind of the person who is fed up knowing that many politicians lie over and over. People have the right to choose who they want period!!!

[seventimesman]

What? Do you mean corporate media is telling us who we should vote for? Of course they are.

[ChrisMusumeci-fuig]

Did you say George soros?? He donated alot of cash. That wacko bitcoin dude too. TRUMP2024