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An Honorable Profession

Third Way's Matt Bennett on the Dangers of A Third Party Candidate

Nov 17, 2023
Debbie Cox Bultan interviews Third Way's Matt Bennett, discussing the recent election results, the threat of third party candidates, and the mission of Third Way. They also delve into Matt's political journey and the work of Third Way in supporting centrist politics.
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  • When the stakes are high and fundamental rights and democracy are on the line, voters tend to stick with Democrats and their issues.
  • Third-party efforts, particularly No Labels, pose a significant threat to Democrats by planning to run a third-party candidate, risking the chances for a Democratic win.

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Voters stick with Democrats when stakes are high

The podcast episode discusses the recent election results and highlights that when the stakes are high and fundamental rights and democracy are on the line, voters tend to stick with Democrats and their issues. It emphasizes that even in off-year elections, voters have shown a preference for Democrats when the stakes are incredibly high and the potential dangers to democracy are evident.

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