So many ordinary people in the United States are taking to the streets, turning up to protest at politicians’ meetings, contacting anyone of influence they can, are organising and doing and acting. But the media (there and here) are mostly ignoring them. The revolution will not be televised, it seems. And it’s distressing to see so little (if any) institutional backing or protection for the people. It's not new, but it's alarming that the US doesn't have a functional organised opposition party.
@CiaraNi
3rd parties have never succeeded in the US. My take? Trying to create a party from the top down simply does not work. Don't just show up every 4 years trying to elect a 3rd party president.
Grassroots is the only way to create a viable party. It's hard, often thankless work. Be prepared to lose and lose again, yet still go on. It takes courage, persistence, and a focus on the long view. Now's the time.
#thirdparty
@Barbramon1 @CiaraNi
Check out @WorkingFamilies as they have a good track record of working with #Democrats as a #ThirdParty without being spoilers. We need more states to bring back #FusionVoting but even without FV the #WFP is doing good work and pushing for more #Progressive candidates in Democratic primaries. The key is to bring all the voters “back home” every November.
@nekodojo @CiaraNi @WorkingFamilies I have heard of Working Families. Will look into it when I have more time. I skimmed their website. Confused by their candidate lists. Candidates seem to be Democrats, with WF listed as well.
Does that signify endorsement? Also wondering if they are fielding their own candidates, especially for local offices like mayor, city counselor, school board, etc.
@Barbramon1 @CiaraNi @WorkingFamilies
Seems they are mostly endorsing Democrats at state and fed level, and it’s selective and strategic. At local level they often run against Democrats (like Philly city council is both Dem and WFP and GOP is the third party there