Straight forward question. If leftist hate the Democratic Party so much, why don’t they all come together and create their own party. Have their own primaries, campaigns, candidates, etc.

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    5 days ago

    short answer: the u.s. have a winner takes all voting system. splitting the left/liberal would ensure victory for the right.

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      splitting the left/liberal would ensure victory for the right.

      Not really…

      The moderate wing voted against Obama, but it didn’t matter because non-voters turned out in greater numbers.

      The moderates can’t win without the left, but the left can win without moderates.

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      Are you sure. I feel like leftist talking points and leftist figures are more popular with right wingers than people think. They just hate democrats. You don’t think the right’s base would be effective after 4 years of trump with another party there to vote for?

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        Yes. It is absolutely certain. Ballot access legislation is controlled in each state by the two major parties.

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        Wouldn’t their dislike for Democrats transfer over to any leftist party as well? The right’s propaganda machine will label them the same way.