I think that's what people who say "3rd party is a waste" miss. You don't have to win it all. If you can help one of the big parties win a vote in the house or senate you have some influence on what gets voted on.
I'm not a fan of a blanket statement. Sometimes 3rd parties are a waste. Sometimes, they're precisely the right form of political protest. Sometimes, if you can swing enough momentum to get a handful of wins, you can exert serious influence. The 3rd party seats won't shift the agenda, but they can impact what actually goes through.
I think that's what people who say "3rd party is a waste" miss. You don't have to win it all. If you can help one of the big parties win a vote in the house or senate you have some influence on what gets voted on.
I'm not a fan of a blanket statement. Sometimes 3rd parties are a waste. Sometimes, they're precisely the right form of political protest. Sometimes, if you can swing enough momentum to get a handful of wins, you can exert serious influence. The 3rd party seats won't shift the agenda, but they can impact what actually goes through.