The Challenges of Third Party Candidates in Contemporary Elections

This chapter examines the disappointing outcomes for third party candidates, specifically the Green Party and Libertarians, in recent elections. It evaluates the tendency of voters to see third party votes as protest votes against major parties and discusses the implications of key independent candidates withdrawing from the race.

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