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submitted 9 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/politics@lemmy.world

More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

While that’s less than the population of each of the state’s 40 largest cities, it’s still a number big enough to tip the presidential election in a critical swing state. And that is alarming people trying to stop Trump from winning the White House again.

The very existence of the No Labels group is fanning Democratic anxiety about Trump’s chances against an incumbent president facing questions about his age and record. While it hasn’t committed to running candidates for president and vice president, No Labels has already secured ballot access in Arizona and 10 other states. Its organizers say they are on track to reach 20 states by the end of this year and all 50 states by Election Day.

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[-] Miqo@lemmy.world 36 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

No Labels is an astroturf group that aims to divide the dem vote. It is NOT a legitimate option for those who want to advance progressive policies. They do not disclose their funding and investigations have found that a large donor was Harlan Crowe; the billionaire who bought InJustice Thomace.

Maybe someone should challenge dem leadership, but splitting the vote with a party backed by far-right billionaires isn't the answer. It's the fucking problem.

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

I wasn't talking about No Labels in particular, I was talking about the zeal that both parties but especially the Dems have for demonizing third parties in general and their comparative lack of effort to make them unnecessary by representing the policy positions of the majority

Maybe someone should challenge dem leadership, but splitting the vote with a party backed by far-right billionaires isn't the answer. It's the fucking problem.

I agree that No Labels isnot the answer, but the problem is the same as always: politicians from either major party don't faithfully represent the interests of their constituents.

[-] Miqo@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

That's actually a very good point, and I guess I misunderstood your position.

[-] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Thanks and no worries, these things happen 🙂

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