One type of third parties are called “splinter” parties. Why?

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One type of third parties are called “splinter” parties. Why?

2007-12-19 05:12:04 · 2 answers · asked by metalheadbanner 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette

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A splinter party refers to a third party candidate who fails to achieve the nomination from their party (usually Dems or Reps) so they run as a third party candidate instead, thus splintering off from the main party.

If Ron Paul does not get the Republican nomination, and runs instead as a 3rd party candidate, his party would be considered a splinter 3rd party

2007-12-19 05:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by advnturer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A splinter party has policies which are similar to those of some other party, but with some difference which caused the people to split off from the original.

2007-12-19 05:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋