Introduction

I have always had an interest in third party politics.  There are so many European countries (like Italy) that function with more than two parties. Politics just seem to be more interesting when there are more voices involved.

As a journalism student, I am really intrigued by the way people present their arguments.  We are taught, for lack of a better phrase, how to look through the BS for the facts.  Politics present an excellent opportunity to use this skill.

Third party candidates seem to express themselves in a different way than more mainstream candidates.  They are often more blunt and more upfront in their beliefs.  There is still BS there, for sure, but it is different than what the two major parties are presenting.

This blog aims to explore the different third parties that exist in the United States as well as the issues that they represent.  While some parties exist solely as populist parties there are others that are trying to break in to more mainstream ideals.