Why can't there be 4-5 main choices come election time?
2007-01-20 16:35:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
We do, the candidates from the Green Party, Libratarians, Constitution party, etc. However when viewed realisticly only the candidates from the 2 main partys have a reasonable chance at winning.
2007-01-20 16:41:58 · answer #1 · answered by b_plenge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is stitched up from behind the scenes. We only have the illusion of choice. We really only have one party with 2 different faces. The president really doesn't have as much power as most people think.
The 3rd parties are mostly untried, and because they are untried, they are not taken seriously. So what folks do is vote for the one who has the most support who is also the closest to what they believe. Some believe that if Ralph Nader or whoever hadn't ran as Libertarian in 2000, there would have been no election controversy. Without a Libertarian candidate, most of those would have voted Democrat.
2007-01-21 00:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no limitation on parties. Dems and Repubs are the two that have the greatest number of members and get the most attention from the media. It's a shame that is all the information most voters get.
Your question is testimony to the ignorance of the average American voter.
People wonder why this country is in so much trouble.
2007-01-21 00:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by John H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are more then two candidates, but usually only two main candidates (Republicans and Democrats). Until a third party can get some better traction, that's what were stuck with.
2007-01-21 06:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by milwaukiedave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be easier for a not highly liked candidate to get in.
Lets say Dave Duke (KKK)
He has a 20% automatic vote.
if there are 7 other canadites taking up the last 805
mr Duke is Pres.
2007-01-21 01:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by ALunaticFriend 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check a ballot sometime moron. There are libertarian candidates, Socialist candidates, Green party candidates.. Reform party candidates. None of them have a chance at winning but they are on the ballot and official candidates.
2007-01-21 00:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Willie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's why we have primary elections. Oh, I didn't tell you? I'm running as an Independent in 2008. Would appreciate your vote.
2007-01-21 00:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jay J 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
were not limited it is hard for 3rd parties to get on the ballot. maybe you should sign petitions for the at election time.
2007-01-21 00:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by barfield4ny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is actually three....... you over looked the Independent Party..... also but not prominent are the Green Party if you pay any attention you will notice that "Our Officials" are selected NOT elected
2007-01-21 00:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody votes FOR anyone, they vote AGAINST who they don't like.
Having more than one canidate on each side of the political spectrum ensures dilution and defeat for the side with more than one choice.
2007-01-21 00:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋