Most Americans unhappy with two-party system
By a wide majority, most Americans are displeased with the current two–party political system. Two out of three adults – 67% – said they were dissatisfied with the Democrat–versus–Republican dominated system, while just 31% said they were happy with it.
Oddly, just 32% of Democrats and 40% of Republicans said they were pleased, while majorities were dissatisfied. Among those who described themselves as political independents, just 19% were satisfied, while 80% said they were unhappy. The poll revealed serious intensity of emotion against the current system among independents – 49% said they were “very dissatisfied” with the current political arrangement in America.
Asked if they thought a system that included more political parties would make the country’s politics better, 53% agreed. Liberals were more interested in new options, the poll shows – 64% of liberals said more parties would improve the system, compared to just 38% of conservatives who said the same thing. Among Democrats, 58% said they believed more parties would improve the system, compared to just 38% of Republicans who agreed. Among independents, 64% agreed more political parties would help.
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