Why do so many Americans hate political parties?

Only two political parties have long dominated the American government. The 117th Congress had only two independent members in the Senate, both in groups with Democrats. And it has been more than half a century since a candidate from the Democratic Party or the Republican Party won a single electoral vote in a presidential election. Some experts suggest that the two-party system could be blamed for the political polarization we see in America. More and more Americans are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the system. A 2022 study found that nearly 4 in 10 Americans would like to have more political parties to choose from. “It’s a two-party system and you have to choose one side or the other,” said Lee Drutman, a senior fellow at New America. “If we are in a situation where one party feels that the other party’s victory would be so disastrous for the country that perhaps we should intervene to prevent the other party from winning, then there is really no longer any of democracy.” So should the United States consider abandoning a two-party system and what kinds of changes would that bring? Watch the video to find out. » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From “Wall Street” to “Main Street” for award-winning original documentaries and reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Discover special previews of your favorite shows, exclusive videos and much more. Connect with CNBC News online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx /LikeCNBC Follow CNBC News on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC #CNBC Why so many Americans hate political parties

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