Why don't Leftist just create their own political party? (lemmy.world)

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Straight forward question. If leftist hate the Democratic Party so much, why don’t they all come together and create their own party. Have their own primaries, campaigns, candidates, etc.

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[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 29 points 1 week ago

Yes. It is absolutely certain. Ballot access legislation is controlled in each state by the two major parties.

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