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Centrism

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politics1 year ago

"No Labels' Failed Attempt to Challenge Polarization and Third-Party Threat in 2020 Election"

No Labels, a bipartisan, centrist organization, abandoned its search for a presidential ticket for 2024 due to the perception that it would become a spoiler and help reelect Trump. The concept of a moderate middle of the electorate has long existed, but American politics has become more polarized and voting patterns more tribal. Despite hunger for cross-party cooperation, public attitudes show increasingly negative views about those in an opposing party. The current political environment is one of a divided, unhappy, and fearful electorate heading toward a November election with high stakes.

politics2 years ago

Dems Oppose Manchin's Presidential Bid

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin's flirtation with a third-party presidential campaign has caused concern among his colleagues, who fear it could hand the GOP both the Senate and the White House. However, Manchin's refusal to silence talk of a White House bid gives him leverage over party leaders. He is the only candidate with a chance of keeping his Senate seat blue, and if Republicans win the presidency in 2024, they would only need one Senate pick-up to take control. Manchin's indecision is likened to a reflex, and he is happy to be part of the presidential conversation for a while longer.