Why form another party when you can take one over. Reforming the GOP makes far more sense. A third party would simply have Dems and GOP teaming up to attack it. Dems would be more frightened if the GOP was reformed than they would be if a third party were started. Reforming the GOP is an easier, more achievable target.
I get what you're saying. To counter-point, in the eyes of independent voters (which outnumber of registered Republicans and registered Democrats), there's a lot of baggage associated with the Republican party (and the Democrat party, as well). The creation of a third party creates a lot of additional work but also eliminates the baggage. This could be useful for attracting a broad base of support. Dems and GOP beating down the Patriot Party would play poorly in the eyes of voters who hate both parties equally, and offer a stable political home to those who feel disenfranchised by the uniparty dynamic.
Why form another party when you can take one over. Reforming the GOP makes far more sense. A third party would simply have Dems and GOP teaming up to attack it. Dems would be more frightened if the GOP was reformed than they would be if a third party were started. Reforming the GOP is an easier, more achievable target.
I get what you're saying. To counter-point, in the eyes of independent voters (which outnumber of registered Republicans and registered Democrats), there's a lot of baggage associated with the Republican party (and the Democrat party, as well). The creation of a third party creates a lot of additional work but also eliminates the baggage. This could be useful for attracting a broad base of support. Dems and GOP beating down the Patriot Party would play poorly in the eyes of voters who hate both parties equally, and offer a stable political home to those who feel disenfranchised by the uniparty dynamic.