Perceived Need for Third Party Reaches New High

Amid the government shutdown, 60% of Americans say the Democratic and Republicans parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed. That is the highest Gallup has measured in the 10-year history of this question. A new low of 26% believe the two major parties adequately represent Americans. [cont.]

Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup

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