Posted in Gallup Politics
October 11, 2013
In U.S., Perceived Need for Third Party Reaches New High
Twenty-six percent believe Democratic and Republican parties do adequate job
by Jeffrey M. Jones
This article is part of an ongoing series analyzing how the government shutdown and the debate over raising the debt ceiling are affecting Americans’ views of government, government leaders, political parties, the economy, and the country in general.
PRINCETON, NJ — Amid the government shutdown, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. That is the highest Gallup has measured in the 10-year history of this question. A new low of 26% believe the two major parties adequately represent Americans.
The results are consistent with Gallup’s finding of more negative opinions of both parties since the shutdown began, including a new low favorable rating for the Republican Party, and Americans’ widespread dissatisfaction with the way the nation is being governed .
Please finish the article here .
I doubt even a million people in the US have ever seen or heard that phrase. And of the ones that have, most have probably shrugged it off or forgotten it as meaningless rhetorical fluff.
Come on Mr. Capozzi, look around at those screaming about the government “shutdown.”
There are certainly large numbers of citizens and media types who believe in an all-powerful government. I seriously doubt that that phrase in the LP Statement of Principles turns off enough people to matter and its elimination wouldn’t magically lead to record-setting recruitment.
@RC – Please cite one example of either a party member who uses the omnipotent state language or one voter who has reacted to it . . .
The desire to be a wealthy American eludes most of us too. Wanting something and being able to do something about it are entirely different realities.
At this point I usually queue this book;
http://books.google.com/books/about/Third_Parties_in_America.html?id=W92b5gCRQhEC
Mike Gravel has my copy, but I’ve read it many times.
Paulie and Richard, thanks for fixing my embarrassing error. In my defense, it’s probably my Texan husband thing. You know, Texas=horses=gallop (or something like that). đŸ˜€
Richard: Thanks, fixed.
David: Who are Ace and TJ?
At the top of this post it says, “Gallop Politics” but it should be “Gallup.”
Make book on the idea that the LP won’t tap into this sentiment if it continues to challenge the (non-existent) cult of the omnipotent state.
Wanting a 3rd party =/= wanting a FRINGE 3rd party.
Historically, enthusiasm for third parties has been like enthusiasm for generic candidates…greater than enthusiasm for any particular third party.
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This is good, I’m going to use it for some Reform Party stuff.
And from getting ballot access. That’s why we need disability rights to make all petitioning something that happens online and is verified immediately.
This poll will make the Democrats and Republicans fight even harder to exclude Libertarians, Greens and others from debates.