It assumes that even the SIMPLEST of minds understands by now that in a First Past the Post system, a third party doesnt stand a chance and is a wasted vote, not a defensive vote. For reference, see all past 60 presidential elections covering the 235 years between 1789 and 2024, and look at how many times a 3rd party candidate has won. If you want third parties, we need to start with dismantling FPtP.
3rd option voters seething at a reasonable strategy.
Interestingly, this post doesn’t dissuade from 3rd party voting.
It assumes that even the SIMPLEST of minds understands by now that in a First Past the Post system, a third party doesnt stand a chance and is a wasted vote, not a defensive vote. For reference, see all past 60 presidential elections covering the 235 years between 1789 and 2024, and look at how many times a 3rd party candidate has won. If you want third parties, we need to start with dismantling FPtP.