The American No Labels political party emerged as a response to the increasing polarization and gridlock within the United States political system. It positions itself as a centrist, bipartisan organization that aims to bridge the divide between the traditional Democratic and Republican parties. No Labels advocates for pragmatic solutions to national issues, emphasizing cooperation and compromise among politicians across the political spectrum. The party values practical problem-solving over ideological purity, seeking to create a political environment where collaboration and dialogue are…
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What would it take for you to support a political candidate from a different party than the one you usually align with?
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I define myself as fairly moderate and I would be willing to vote for a member of many parties if I agreed with them or felt they were the best candidate.
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The candidate being bipartisan and willing to work with whomever to do the right things.
My views would have to change dramatically, or the party's positions on basically all issues would have to flip.
@9TZ2PBP10mos10MO
Not much. I think in his farewell address, Washington outlined everything that is happening with political parties in our country. They are a divisive stain on this country, whose only purpose is to polarize the nation and seize power. They are the bane of critical thinking and compromise.
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What does the idea of putting 'country over party' mean to you, and can it change politics for the better?
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To me, the design of our political system, specifically the electoral college, was made to work in an apolitical system. "The American Experiment." A group of people sitting in a room until a compromise is reached. We were supposed to vote for electors that shared our values best, and those electors were supposed to vote for an apolitical candidate who shared the values of their voter base best; it just so happens that, just like George Washington warned, the human nature to form groups won out. Political parties grew, took over large swaths of the populous, and are now out of contr… Read more
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Yes the country should be put over parties and could definitely change politics
@9R5ZF4X12mos12MO
We should unify and put the country’s health and people before parties.
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When you think about fixing big problems, like healthcare or climate change, how important is bipartisanship to you?
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If the world goes down the drain, we're all screwed. Belonging to a specific political party isn't going to save you from the effects of climate change. I see no reason as to why these issues have become as divisive as they are.
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It is important because the less divided we are, the better our outcomes become because we get more ideas towards fixing the same problem.
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Why do you think political polarization has increased, and how can individuals work to reduce it?
@9R7GJB212mos12MO
Political polarization has increased because the parties (Republican and democrat) have specifically designed that to happen. They have intentionally pitted the American people against each other and rampant misinformation online has only furthered that. They know that the biggest motivation for voting is having an “other” to fight against, and they have used the American people as that “other” and led to people being actively targeted by their fellow citizens. Individuals can work to reduce it by being conscious of this and working to dissolve the two party system.
@JBird5mos5MO
I think people don't realize how important this is. The biggest way to get people to agree with each other is to give them a common enemy; that's why polarization drastically increased after the Cold War. I don't at the moment have a suggestion to get around this, but I think increasing awareness is a good way to start.
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Have you ever felt caught between both major parties' ideas? How does that impact your views on today's politics?
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No. I feel neither party accurately represents my ideals.
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Do you believe politicians who compromise are weak, or does it show strength? Why?
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Shows strength bc they are able to put their differences aside (somewhat) and meet in the middle
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Have you ever had to compromise on something important to you, and what did you learn from that experience?
@B5NW59T2mos2MO
Yes
I grew up religious and I have some deep-rooted opinions that stem from my values as a Christian, an example is me being pro life but I compromise my views when it comes to enforcing for women to align their decisions with my personal values/religion. Women who are raped, unable to carry, or medically miscarry absolutely should have the free will of choosing what they do with their bodies, as both the woman and baby are equally valuable. I believe it depends on the circumstance of the situation. If you’re able to carry and you just didn’t want a child, I believe in saving the life… Read more
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How realistic do you think it is to have politicians truly put the country's needs over their party's goals?
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