Kevin Tarr wrote:
Can anyone see a three or four party system? Could the Libs get a strong foothold in the some states, start to become a real voice?We got out first Green member in the House of Representatives (eq. to Congress) this week. Minor parties have been getting into the Senate for some time, but this is a big deal for the Greens party here.
Interestingly, the conservative party didn't field a candidate because it has always been a safe Labour seat (over 10% swing required to lose it) in the blue collar heartland (of mines and steel mills). They lost it with a 14% swing. The two party system here appears to be under siege as the voters lose confidence in their leaders, and there is less differentiation between the parties (and in the case of the Labour party, more divisions within the party).
More than 2 choices for a government seems like it would be a good thing...
Cheers
Russell C.
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