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[-] tetris11@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

In a one party system that would be a problem. In a two party system, it just drives the ex-communicated into the arms of their past enemy. (Whilst weakening any progressive thought within that party as they bend over backwards to appease the new influx of political support....)

[-] squaresinger@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

You misunderstand the nature of the US right now. It is not a two-party system anymore.

[-] tetris11@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

well I was hinting at the partisan ratchet effect in the last part of my comment there, but fair

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