The opposing argument to my view point is that third parties are harmful in American elections. This is because historically the third parties can’t win. American elections work by a first to the finish race. That means that the first candidate to get the majority wins the election. Thus when someone voted for a third party they take a vote from a major party and hinder them from beating out the opposition. The problem with this is that the party with the most similar ideas to the third party is hindered from being elected ultimately hurting the goals of the third party as well. I agree with the author in that third parties do take away votes from major parties. However this is the goal. Obviously a party doesn’t gain popularity in order to take over in one election. It takes slow growth. The third party should work to steadily take more votes from a party until it’s viewpoints become the mainstream platform and ideals of at least half the population. This source has given me an insight in that the success of a third party as a third party might not be possible. That is to say the american system does not allow for it. In which case the goal of third parties might not be to rise in equal strength as the other two major parties but instead to infiltrate one major party and become a mainstream major party while making either the republicans or democrats obsolete. This raises the question, for libertarians which party is best to be absorbed into. And would the American people really be benefitted from this. If the point is to have more options for the American people maybe the voting system itself should be reformed.
This thought-provoking article presents a compelling opposing viewpoint to the idea that third parties are beneficial in American elections. The author raises valid concerns about the potential negative impact of third parties on the electoral process, as they may divert votes from major parties and hinder their chances of winning.
The argument highlights the unique feature of American elections, where the winner is determined by a first-to-the-finish race. This perspective sheds light on the possible unintended consequences of supporting third parties, as it might inadvertently help the opposing major party win.
The author also suggests that the primary goal of third parties should be slow and steady growth, rather than aiming for immediate success. The idea of infiltrating and transforming one of the major parties into a more inclusive platform is an interesting perspective that encourages further discussion on the role of third parties in shaping political ideologies.
Moreover, the article raises intriguing questions about the future of libertarian politics and the potential benefits or drawbacks of reforming the current voting system to accommodate more options for American voters. Overall, this commentary provides a well-rounded and thought-provoking analysis of the potential downsides of third parties in the American political landscape.
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