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Why don't Leftist just create their own political party? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by BadmanDan@lemmy.world to c/AskUSA@discuss.online
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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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[–] bravesentry@feddit.org 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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[–] BadmanDan@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

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?