In this article Peter Brown discusses a respective third party influence in recent and future elections. The Independent party is leading any other of the possibilities for third party. The leading hope for the independent party right now is former Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee running for governor of Rhode Island. Mr. Brown says "the chances for a non-Democratic or non-Republican governor seem to be fading.” We could be looking a long time for a candidate from a third party to be a main candidate for any major office.
Mr. Brown also discusses the Tea Party for candidates saying that “the Tea Party movement has been a major factor this election year, but generally is not running candidates for major offices.” In general the tea party is backing all the Republicans not themselves. He also discusses the fact that it is not impossible to be elected if you are from a third party. Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota from a third party. Also in Maine Angus King was elected governor for two terms as an independent. All of the best possibilities to be elected with the third party this year were high when the election started now most of the stars have fallen. Crist in Florida, the independent with the most promise lost all of his Republican backing when he left the Republican Party. There is very little chance the democrats will back him so he will not acquire the amount of votes he needs. Mr. Brown also was quoted saying “Some have suggested the sizable number of challengers to Democrats and Republicans this year might inspire a serious independent or third-party effort for president in 2012. Perhaps, but the evidence of this year’s campaign isn’t likely to provide impetus for such a run.”
The Independent party has tried to be elected for years but to no avail they have tried all the ways to get in office but have not yet succeeded. They have tried major figures in society and your average Joe but neither has worked. One day they hope to prevail.
Third party officials are trying very hard to get their name out to the people but for them there is very low funding and the Democratic and Republicans still outnumber them and will for quite some time. The Tea Party will not amount to anything more than a modern day Populist Party. Just a group with one real leader but will never accomplish anything major. The Independent party has the best shot to put a dent in the way Democrats and Republicans are used to going against each other but now they will have to face a third party. Things will be more interesting now there will be a third podium at the presidential debate and a third button to push on Election Day. The independents of the world now have a glimmer of hope in government now just to get them elected.
The growing possibility of a third party is a real knock out to major parties such as Republican and Democrat. Third parties have not worked out in the past. They grow popularity then they slowly drift back to not being known at all. One slip and they are gone but if the Independent party keeps up the pace they are on a new third major party will be born.
Clint you have brought numerous thoughts to light. The independent party needs to have a good base support inorder to be able to take on the jugernauts such as the Democratic and Republican parties. Also, the Independants can not afford a poor official in government, otherwise they may be just like the Populist party and just fade away.
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