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Of course you are right. That was an oversimplification. The major parties, who conveniently control the election commissions that grant ballot access, will do almost anything to avoid competition, including spreading http://www.religiousforums.com/foru...ics/70305-myths-about-voting-third-party.html. Then there is the media coverage (or lack thereof) for thirds. They do not get all the free publicity to spread their message to voters.There are plenty of state and local laws making it difficult for a third party to get on the ballot.
My comment came from the fact that, even when we do see third-party candidates on the ballots, they rarely break into double-digits. If voters really cared about having more choices, they would rally to change those laws, IMO.
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