John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2024 election with two major parties locked in a perpetual struggle for power.
Democrats and Republicans dominate the headlines, but there are dozens of third parties active in the United States.
When most people think about political parties they associate them with the common ideologies of the voters and representatives within that party, but the goal of a party is NOT to influence policies. The role of political parties is much simpler: to win control of the government.
