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Probably not. A lot of political scientists have come to the conclusion that when you have an electoral system like ours, based on the "first-past-the-post" principle of elections, the end result is almost certain to be a two-party system.
that is socially liberal and fiscally conservative?
That sounds like the Republican Party of 2008 ala John McCain - the biggest RINO in the land. I still can't believe they selected him of all people, no wonder they lost. A Commie vs a RINO - what a selection
The British have a first-past-the-post system and a viable third party. It is possible. However, I think the party would have to be in the middle, both socially and economically for it to work. The Republican party is already a coalition of economic and social conservatives. There is obvious overlap, but it's not a natural coalition and there are inherent frictions.
For a long time economic conservatives held their noses and voted with the evangelicals because they knew that there was no way for them to win otherwise. If Palin and Beck continue to be the face of the Republican Party, I think they're going to run into problems once the economy recovers (like in 2008).
Despite what people some people on this board may write, Obama's policies are comparatively moderate. They are being demonized for political advantage, but they are nowhere near as radical as they are made out to be.
The British have a first-past-the-post system and a viable third party. It is possible. However, I think the party would have to be in the middle, both socially and economically for it to work. The Republican party is already a coalition of economic and social conservatives. There is obvious overlap, but it's not a natural coalition and there are inherent frictions.
For a long time economic conservatives held their noses and voted with the evangelicals because they knew that there was no way for them to win otherwise. If Palin and Beck continue to be the face of the Republican Party, I think they're going to run into problems once the economy recovers (like in 2008).
Despite what people some people on this board may write, Obama's policies are comparatively moderate. They are being demonized for political advantage, but they are nowhere near as radical as they are made out to be.
Britian is not a republic, and neither their head of state (the monarch) nor the head of government (the prime minister) are popularly elected. Under their system Nancy Pelosi would be the prime minister and that alone just freaks me out
Not to mention that their upper house members (the House of Lords) are appointed FOR LIFE by the monarch.
that is socially liberal and fiscally conservative?
well it is possible for a 3rd party, but I'm not convinced that your solution would work. Socially liberal policies aren't as popular as people think.
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