Political Parties and US Party System
A basic overview explains political parties as voluntary groups aiming to win elections to govern. The text notes a two party system and that most Americans support either the Democratic or Republican Party. It asks readers if they would align with Democrats for Clinton or Republicans for Bush.
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Party loyalty fading as voters split by candidate choice
Analyze shows voters feel less tied to parties with many Democrats and Republicans crossing lines to vote for the candidate they prefer. This suggests growing independents tendencies and nuanced partisan loyalties.
Independent voters and third party candidates in politics
The text explains independents who vote without party ties and describes third parties as the strongest alternative. It notes some candidates run without party backing and mentions Ross Perot, who backed out in July and then returned to the race.
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How states voted in 1988 map and 1992 question
This note describes a map showing which party carried each state in the 1988 presidential election. Republicans carried 39 states, Democrats 10 states and the District of Columbia. It asks to compare with 1992 results and mark checks for same results and X for changes.
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