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Americans want a better political power structure.
1. Lobbying is pervasive inside a two-party system
2. The incumbent advantage is overwhelming and unpopular
3. American democracy is moving in the wrong direction
4. Local and state elections receive little attention
5. Parties are accused of being their most fringe elements
6. Americans have little trust in Congressional ethics
7. Voters are isolated in their own echo chambers
8. Elections fail to leverage voters' collective wisdom
9. Party fundraising drives party decisions
10. Elections are based on celebrity instead of policy
11. Parties lose credibility from perpetual disagreement
The two-party system creates pervasive lobbying incentives
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
The two parties create huge advantages for incumbents, despite unpopularity
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
American democracy is moving in the wrong direction
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
National politics receive disproportionate attention over state and local politics
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Both parties accuse the other of being their most fringe elements
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Americans have little faith in the ethical conduct of their representatives
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Each party benefits from voters that are insulated from other perspectives
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
American democracy is moving in the wrong direction
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Party fundraising priorities dictate party decisions
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Most elections are about individuals, instead of policy
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
Parties lose credibility, because we already know they'll oppose the other
In the last generation, the United States has been plauged by ineffective legislation, dizzying whiplash between different administrations, a worsening international image, ever-increasing debt, and loss of faith in our political system.
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