Poll: More Democrats likely to support third party than Republicans, potentially benefiting Trump.
A Significant Number of Democratic Voters Open to Third-Party Candidate in 2024
A new poll released by NBC News reveals that a significant number of Democratic voters are open to the idea of a third-party candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. This sentiment is particularly strong among Democrats when compared to Republicans.
Democrats More Receptive to Third-Party Option
According to the poll, 62% of Democratic voters expressed their willingness to consider an alternative option in the case of a hypothetical 2024 election rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. In contrast, only 36% of Republicans responded similarly.
The results further showed that 44% of registered voters would be open to casting their ballot for a third-party candidate if the two major party nominees were a 2020 rematch. On the other hand, 53% stated that they would not consider this option. Only a small percentage, 3% of voters, remained unsure about voting for an independent or third-party candidate.
Democratic Pushback Against Third-Party Support
Recently, Democrats have been pushing back against organizations that are attempting to support a third-party candidate for the 2024 election. One such organization is No Labels, a bipartisan political organization.
Some critics are skeptical about the efforts of No Labels and its supporters, fearing that it could potentially undermine Biden’s reelection. Top Democratic strategists have even held a meeting to discuss the organization’s plans, which include gaining ballot access in multiple states.
Presidential Candidacy and Potential Third-Party Bids
Notably, Cornel West has declared his presidential candidacy this month, running for the People’s Party. He is receiving guidance from two-time Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein in his bid for the White House.
Additionally, Senator Joe Manchin, a No Labels ally, has not ruled out the possibility of a third-party bid. Recent reports suggest that he is considering this option while the GOP is preparing to challenge him for his senate seat.
“Is there any alternative? Is there anything that we can do to bring both the Democrat and Republican Party back to centrist policy?” Manchin stated, according to Politico this month.
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