3 Reasons Why This Is The Perfect Time To Rethink The Favored “Two Party System”

 

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Technically, we have more than just “two” parties in America.  We always have and more than likely always will.  So, it is time our political processes recognized that fact. Everyone does not want to be a Republican or Democrat. As a matter of fact—there are more non affiliate and independent voters in America than either of the main parties.

Having said that, I think all party or non-affiliated candidates should have the same access, resources and limits during their candidacy. Meaning, they should all have the same set of rules to follow, the same amount of money they spend on total campaigns; and limits on how much TV and other platform advertising that can be done. (They should learn to use social media to promote themselves like everyone else—send people to your “link in bio”.) 

Although it is too late for this cycle, now is still the perfect time to make critical and drastic changes to the electoral and voting process.  As I’ve stated in other posts, all Americans who desire to participate should be allowed to be involved in the primary electoral process—in a neutral and fair setting. In my opinion, we should look at implementing things like:

1.        Rank Choice Voting.  Rank Choice Voting would allow voters to select their first, second and third (or more) choice of candidate and would help with the overall selection process.

2.       C-SPAN should be the Official Network for the Public. Networks tend to want to please who they perceive to be their audience. C-SPAN on the other hand, is a different type of platform.  It is somewhat neutral, covers most of the events of the House, Senate and White House along with

other government related events.  So, that is the platform where I think debates, townhalls, and other general candidates’ events should be covered—so that the public can see all of what’s happening without commentary bias during the event if they so choose.  It’s already happening now somewhat organically; but we should make it official. Of course, candidates can still have  press coverage with networks and other platforms of their choosing, but for accountability—part of being a candidate should be to appear on C-SPAN so that all Americans can see what candidate are really all about—unfettered naked truth; which brings us to Reason 3.

3.       Stop All the Lying!!! ANY government official should be required to speak truth.  No more of this supposedly protected speech during debate bullshit.  Even though there is a clause in the Constitution relative to it, I don’t think some Congress people are using it the right way.  And when they go too far, they should be held accountable.

That’s it for this post, let me know in the comments what things you think would matter and need to happen before elections in 2026 and 2028.