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Politics Jul 07

Musk says he’s formed the America Party. Here’s what to know

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Politics Jan 12

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks with an aide during a break in the impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump continues in Washington, U.S., January 24, 2020. Photo by Joshua Roberts/REUTERS
Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a 3rd-party candidate

Manchin is visiting New Hampshire on Friday, days before the Jan. 23 primary, but insists he's only there to promote his new Americans Together organization, aimed at championing moderates and fostering compromise in public policy.

By Holly Ramer, Associated Press

Politics Jun 05

Political activist Cornel West addresses the record of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on African-American issues during a town hall in Flint, Michigan, U.S.,March 7, 2020. Photo by Lucas Jackson/REUTERS
Scholar, progressive activist Cornel West says he will run for president in 2024 as 3rd-party candidate

He says he wants to empower people who have been "pushed to the margins." West is a well known Black scholar and author, and a former professor at Harvard and Princeton universities.

By Associated Press

Politics Sep 25

What would it take for a third-party candidate to make it to the White House?

In an election driven by voter frustration with the political establishment, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein could do reasonably well in November -- and potentially play a spoiler role in the election. The prospect of a solid showing this year…

By Daniel Bush

Politics Sep 21

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Gary Johnson on the rules keeping him off the debate stage

Former governor and Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is polling the highest of third-party candidates, although he did not qualify for the upcoming first debate. He speaks with Gwen Ifill about what he sees as unfair election polling, how he…

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Sep 12

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In the reddest part of Colorado, some Republicans rethink their loyalty

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In most elections, Colorado has been a key battleground state. But this season, Hillary Clinton is polling far ahead of Donald Trump. Gwen Ifill speaks with voters in one of the state’s most conservative counties, home to five military installations…

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Jun 10

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Shields and Brooks on ‘anticlimactic’ Clinton victory, Trump’s ‘moral chasm’

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Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Hillary Clinton’s becoming the first major-party female presidential candidate, Clinton’s commanding win in California, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ role in…

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Jun 06

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Why a Gary Johnson thinks 2016 could be a third-party year

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Would a third major party ease Congressional gridlock?

Do the Republican and Democratic parties do an adequate job representing the American people or is a third major party needed? According to Gallup, the percentage of people saying a third party is needed has hit an all-time high. Nathan…

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Oct 24

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Alternative Presidential Candidates Face Off in Third Party Debate in Chicago

Alternative Presidential Candidates Face Off in Third Party Debate in Chicago…

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