
Breaking News #4: From Ross Perot to RFK Jr – The Evolving Narratives of Political Entrepreneurs
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The Challenge of Third Parties in the United States
This chapter explores the difficulties faced by third parties in the United States due to the First Past the Post voting system, which creates a two-party system that is hard to break. It discusses the shift in issue spaces in American politics and the polarization among the electorate, making it challenging to pass bipartisan legislation. It also highlights the importance for political entrepreneurs to avoid the middle ground and adopt far out positions to succeed in the current polarization.
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