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The Blueprint with Jen Psaki
The Third-Party Threat
Nov 23, 2023
Jennifer Palmieri and former Sen. Claire McCaskill discuss the rise of third-party candidates in elections and their impact on mainstream candidates. They delve into the influence of third-party candidates in the 2016 election, focusing on pivotal states and allegations of ties to Russia. The podcast also explores the five potential third-party candidates in the upcoming election and the potential consequences of their candidacy, highlighting financial support and the role of organizations like 'no labels'.
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- The history of American elections shows that third party candidates have rarely won electoral votes, highlighting their limited impact on the election outcome.
- The emergence of No Labels as a potential third party raises concerns about their lack of transparency and the potential disruption they could cause in the 2024 presidential election.
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The History of Third Party Candidates
This podcast episode delves into the history of third party candidates in American elections. It highlights that since 1900, only five third party candidates have won at least one electoral vote. These include Teddy Roosevelt in 1912, Strom Thurmond in 1948, and George Wallace in 1968. The episode also discusses the impact of third party candidates as potential spoilers, citing examples like Ross Perot in 1992, Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan in 2000, and Jill Stein in 2016. It emphasizes the role of third party candidates in diverting votes from the major candidates, potentially affecting the election outcome.
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