The independent candidate currently does not meet the qualifying threshold for the first presidential debate Biden and Trump agreed to participate in.
  • eestileib@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    He’s not wrong, the two main parties absolutely do collude to create a duopoly.

    He’s also the wrong messenger to deliver the message.

    • ThrowawayOnLemmy@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      The two main parties are so big that they don’t need to collude. Every single component of our media will do the work for them.

      • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
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        6 months ago

        Colluding involves communication and coordinated ation. They don’t need to collude because excluding third parties is in their best interest.

        Both parties are still wary after the outcome in 1992 when Ross Perot received nearly 20% of the vote after being included in the debates. Neither want to risk having a wildcard on stage.