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  3. But wait a minute… third parties have come and gone because they are typically seen as “spoilers” and/or they can’t compete with the Republicans and Democrats.
Why are these two entities merging? What’s the benefit? What is the structure and name of the merged entity? Can you be more specific in describing the “shared values, principles and vision” mentioned earlier? That sounds great but how do you expect to change the political dynamics? Does that mean you are not running a presidential candidate in 2024? But wait a minute… third parties have come and gone because they are typically seen as “spoilers” and/or they can’t compete with the Republicans and Democrats. What does the new party stand for? The SCIP has ballot access. Is that why South Carolina Forward wanted to merge? Do you expect the merger to be challenged by either or both of SC’s dominant parties? How many supporters does the SC Independence Party have? The SC Forward Party? Have you talked with any existing officeholders about running under the FWD label? What has been the reaction? How many SC races will sport a Forward label in 2024? Who are the candidates?

But wait a minute… third parties have come and gone because they are typically seen as “spoilers” and/or they can’t compete with the Republicans and Democrats.

That’s why we are maniacally focused on a basket of electoral changes that offer voters more choice and a real voice like instant runoff voting, independent redistricting commissions, term limits, campaign finance reform.

Answer

We know that right now more Americans identify as Independent than Republicans and Democrats combined. But Independents are discounted by the media and the major parties. We are a big-tent political home for people—all people—who feel disenfranchised, unheard, taken for granted, uncomfortable and totally exhausted by the toxic atmosphere created by the “Political Industrial complex” in America. The major parties have gamed the system to eliminate competition for so long that voters only have the illusion of choice. That’s why Congress has an approval rating around 20% yet 92% of incumbents get re-elected.  So voter turnout is low and people have lost trust in their government. If that strikes a chord in your gut then we are the party for you.

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