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[–] UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Ever wonder why these are our only two choice?

Why 3rd parties can't run without spoiling the election?

Consider watching a video on First Past the Post voting to find out why the spoilere effect exists.

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why 3rd parties can’t run without spoiling the election?

They can and they are. People who don't vote third parties are voting for OPs picture; whether they think they're being smart by "playing the game" or not.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/cornel-west-focusing-gaza-has-harsh-critiques-opponents-former-allies/

[–] oiloligarch@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

No WAPO focuses on Cornel West who never intended to pose a serious challenge versus Jill Stein who is actually on the ballot.