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Why is there no third party in American politics? Lou explains how Republicans and Democrats seized power and designed a duopoly that prevents political innovation. He takes a look at some of the electoral reforms that might pave the way for new ideas - like ranked-choice voting and multi-member districts.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Voter Study Group on Spoiler Alert
www.voterstudy...
Washington’s Farewell Address
www.ourdocumen...
Postell on The Rise and Fall of Political Parties in America
www.heritage.o...
Duverger’s Law
www.oxfordrefe...
Jennifer Lawrence on Electoral Reforms
act.represent....
Justin Amash leaving the Republican Party
www.washington...
CREDITS
Writer: Louis Foglia
Editor: Page Ellerson
Researcher: Hannah Miller
Supervising Producer: Allison Brown
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