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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Two-Party System: Third Parties Need Not Apply
Jun 27, 2024
Join Sam Rosenfeld, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Colgate University and co-author of "The Hollow Parties," as he dives into the challenges of the U.S. two-party system. Discover why third parties struggle to gain traction and how gerrymandering and restrictive electoral rules contribute to polarization. The conversation reflects on the founding fathers' vision versus today's political landscape, prompting listeners to consider whether a multi-party system could better represent diverse voter interests for a healthier democracy.
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- The two-party system in the US faces challenges due to hyper-partisan gerrymandering and the Senate filibuster.
- US political parties have strayed from the founders' vision, leading to a dominant two-party system.
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Two-Party System Challenges
The challenges of the two-party system in the US are discussed, highlighting issues like hyper-partisan gerrymandering, Senate filibuster, and the ill fit between ideologically sorted parties within the constitutional system.
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