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US political parties evidence
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- 1Evidence of the rise of the Tea Party60 Congressmen elected with Tea Party backing (started in 2009). "Taxed enough already"
- 2Evidence of the rise of third parties part iJill Stein's 2016 campaign - on ballot in states with 290 EC votes (enough to win presidency). 2015 Gallup poll: 60% of Americans agree that Democratic and Rep parties are poor at representing and there is need for a new major party. May 18th Data Targeting poll: 55% of Americans want independent candidate to run against Clinton and Trump (91% of voters under 29)
- 3Evidence of the rise of third parties part ii2014: 43% identify as independent - record high since 1988 (when poll began). Ross Perot influenced on economic and federal budget - Bill Clinton adopted his policy to deal with federal budget deficit, 2000: federal budget in surplus.
- 4Problems that third parties face part iHave to get 5% of vote to qualify for matching funds - Ross Perot last person (Reform Party) in 1996 (1992 didn't qualify despite 1/5th of vote), but major party candidates only have to raise $5000 of $250 or less in 200 votes.
- 5Problems that third parties face part ii2000 Ross Buchanan did despite only 1/100th of vote. 2000: Ross Perot as Green Party won 2.7% arguably costing Gore the election - could have implemented green policies. Reform Party vote: 19% 1992, 0.4% 2000
- 6Evidence that there are key differences between the parties1972: 46% thought so.
2008: 78%.
Existence of Progressive Democrats/Tea Party. - 7Evidence that traditional blue states are purplingMassachusetts between 1991-2006 elected conservative politicians inclu. William Weld and June Swift
- 8Evidence that state ideologies are taking over party ideologies2012 elections: Texas - Romney 57% Obama 41%; California - Romney 37%, Obama 60%
2016 elections: Texas - Trump 52% Clinton 43%; California - Trump 32%; Clinton 62% - 9Evidence of two party systemSince 1916 every presidential election: 80% of total votes cast for Reps and Dems, reaching 99% in 1984 and 1988
- 10Evidence of divisions in partiesMany Republicans divided over Trump as candidate incl. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell supporting, House speaker Paul Ryan not supporting
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