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@DeutscheWelle interviewed me for their article on Elon Musk's on-again, off-again, third-party ambitions: dw.com/en/donald-trum… #thirdparty #ElonMusk
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Bernard Tamas
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Bernard Tamas
@bdtamas
https://t.co/m88BpxHmWD | Professor of Politics | Dad & Husband | Author of book on US Third Parties https://t.co/44zo71YlZb (he/him)
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Democracy is under strain. What role could third parties play in strengthening it?
Join the 3rd webinar in Georgia SSN's “Defending U.S. Democracy” series with @bdtamas tomorrow at 4pm ET!
Register & join: scholars.my.salesforce-sites.com/event/home/def…
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It remains to be seen if the "America Party" is merely a spur of the moment announcement, or will on-again-off-again-"first buddy" @elonmusk build enough of an organization to gain ballot access? theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j… #thirdparties #elonmusk
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(With ABC/Australia) I'm not currently convinced that #ElonMusk is serious about mounting a 3rd party challenge. It could, however, change & this is what to look for: Is he making an organized & visible effort to get on the ballot in all, or a few, states?abc.net.au/listen/program…
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My interview today on SiriusXM's "The Dan Abrams Show": How Elon Musk's third party could succeed, and what might cause it to fail siriusxm.com/player/episode… (subscription to SiriusXM is required) #USthirdparties #elonmusk #theamericaparty
The Dan Abrams Show@DanAbramsSXM
2pm ET TODAY: Elon Musk's Third Party. How would this even work? What procedural steps would #Musk need to do to get this rolling? @JessecordWeber is hosting for @DanAbrams and will discuss! Would YOU vote for 'America Party'? Call in 866-967-6887 🔊@SiriusXM Ch. 124🔊
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One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts.
Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people.
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Therein also lies a fundamental dilemma for any 3rd party led by Musk. How does he distinguish his party's agenda from the GOP's? If the GOP loses voters owing to Medicare cuts, those voters aren't likely to flock to a billionaire who has called social security a "Ponzi scheme"
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Current GOP is more like a movement-unified & moving to the extreme. Current Dems are more a coalition of interest groups. This makes GOP an easier target for a moderate 3rd party to attack. Bigger-tent Ds are harder for a 3rd party to challenge (e.g. Greens vs Dem-Progressives)
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@DeutscheWelle interviewed me for their article on Elon Musk's on-again, off-again, third-party ambitions: dw.com/en/donald-trum… #thirdparty #ElonMusk
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Rarely post here anymore, but this bluesky post highlighted my conversation w/@dansally back in 2020, which described a lot of what we're witnessing right now (esp. the last 12 mins). A 3rd party challenge against MAGA is needed at the congressional level bsky.app/profile/bernar…
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Meet Dr. Bernard Tamas (@bdtamas), Professor of Political Science at @valdostastate and 2025 EIP Senior Fellow! His project, Electoral Bias and the Threat of Democratic Backsliding, examines how electoral bias shapes party systems and impacts democracy worldwide.
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Besides the potential impact of 3rd party votes in an election with tight margins, might we also see a "Nikki Haley voter" effect? Brief quotes from me in this Guardian piece, which also carries a good analysis of strategic voting for 3rd parties when it comes to the Gaza crisis
Francisco Taveira@jftaveira1993
“The vote right now is so close that a small amount of tipping in one direction or another could swing it,” said @bdtamas. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n… #UnitedStates
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Our amazing team at the Georgia Chapter of @SSNScholars co-organized this timely, bipartisan event on "Election Protection in Georgia"
YouTube video segments of the main discussions are here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Speakers included @GabrielSterling @jlynnmccoy #USElection2024
Bernard Tamas@bdtamas
safevotegeorgia.com "Safeguarding our Democracy: A Bipartisan Discussion on Election Protection in Georgia". ---- Please attend and/or spread the word about this event on the work being done to ensure a free and fair election (co-sponsored by @SSNScholars's Georgia chapter)
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@GaryWMorehead Video segments from this event are posted on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=…
Additional reporting on the event can be found here: georgiarecorder.com/2024/10/17/if-…
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@bdtamas @SSNScholars I hope the event is streamed live or later on YouTube. As far as I can tell, it is a strictly in-person event - a real missed opportunity for people concerned but outside GA.
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safevotegeorgia.com
"Safeguarding our Democracy: A Bipartisan Discussion on Election Protection in Georgia".
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Please attend and/or spread the word about this event on the work being done to ensure a free and fair election (co-sponsored by @SSNScholars's Georgia chapter)
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For a full list of over a dozen experts in crucial swing states, visit scholars.org/features/exper…
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📢#2024Election Swing states like Georgia are in the political and policy spotlight. Reporters covering voting, state politics, and key election issues in Georgia can connect with these four experts for insights and analysis.
➡️Connect: scholars.org/features/exper…
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Includes latest data showing ballot access for the main third party candidates by state
@juliaazari and I are quoted in this piece on the potential of third-party 'spoilage'
The New York Times@nytimes
In every battleground state in this year's U.S. presidential election, there is at least one third-party or independent candidate on the ballot. Their presence could take just enough votes away from the major party candidates to tip the balance. nyti.ms/3BL8SFr
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@GaryWMorehead We’re not sure as yet if a video can be made available, but if it is, I’ll post the link
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One of the best panels at #APSA2024 Standing room only, and that too at 8 am on a Sunday. tinyurl.com/2ygwy92b Congratulations @jlynnmccoy and other presenters -- excellent papers and discussion!
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