John Kasich in PoliticalWire.com by Taegan Goddard


On Principles & Values: Two-party system no longer appeals to majority of voters

Gov. John Kasich told ABC News that he thinks America's two-party system will end because the Democrats and Republicans are not appealing to the majority of voters: "We may be beginning to see the end of the two-party system. I'm starting to really wonder if we're going to see a multi-party system at some point in the future in this country. Because I don't think either party is answering people's deepest concerns and needs."

Kasich appeared with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D), which only sparked speculation that they may try to form a third party ticket to challenge President Trump in 2020. While this idea appeals to some--particularly Republicans who feel their party has morphed into something they no longer recognize--history suggests it faces steep odds.

The Electoral College makes a viable third party nearly impossible. Multiple parties just don't work under our system. It's more likely that one of the existing parties will fade away and a new party will replace it.

Source: T.Goddard in PoliticalWire.com on 2020 presidential hopefuls Feb 25, 2018

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