"Left, Right, Center- Third Parties" Podcast

Facts/Details/Opinions/Questions:

1. 58% of Americans believe we do need a third political party because the two-party system we currently have does not represent the people very well.
2. 58% of Americans also opposed the war in Afghanistan.
3. Democrats are afraid of this because it may threaten Obama's re-election.
4. Obama did not use public financing.
5. What beliefs would this third party have, differing from views of Democrats and Republicans?
6. If a third party is created, it should not be "fetish-cized."
7. Different parties integrate/assimilate into on of either parties in our two party system (ex. the Tea Party usually integrates into the Republican Party).
8. A third party does not necessarily have to win to change an issue, shown by Perot.
9. Political parties tend to break down.
10. If a third political party is created, would the people want to create even more parties to better represent themselves?
11. Would Democrats or Republicans lose more members to the third party?