One of the most powerful achievements of the two-party system has been to effectively limit political competition in a nation still widely regarded as a democracy. These limits are enforced by law and procedure but are also the results of the strategy of Triangulation.
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Independent politicians are not connected to a political party. Washington was the only American president elected as an independent, being not formally affiliated with any party. Also see Third Party Central.
AUDIO: President of the Christian Party Speaks
Darrell Trigg of the Christian Party looking to inject religion into America on third party ticket
Minnesota Third Parties Unite Efforts on Ballot Access
Faced with impossible barriers placed by two-party system, Minnesota third parties work together
Let Trump Run Independent If He Wants
With approval voting, voters torn between Trump and the Republican nominee can choose both. Diehard Trump supporters that don’t distinguish between either of the two major parties can just choose Trump
What is the Inside/Outside Strategy (IOS)?
The inside/outside strategy is a way to understand how the disparate currents of the labor and social movements could converge, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Oregon Independent Party Qualifies For its Own Primary
Five percent threshold has irked many third parties but the Oregon Independent Party has made mark
The Third Party Threat to Incumbent Presidents
History shows that incumbent Presidents face challenge in fending off third party threat in vote
Pennsylvania Third Parties Win Key Petition Ruling
The court ruling is a major victory for disparate Pennsylvania third parties on petitioning rules
Donald Trump Threatens Third Party Presidential Run
NY real estate heir and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump might run as third party
VIDEO: Jesse Ventura Planning Late Presidential Race Entry
In interview, explanation that independent candidate Jesse Ventura planning to enter race at end