Originally Posted by dc_dux

I've voted third party at the local level but never for Congress or President.

I'm one of the few here who is not particularly interested in a third party movement. I think it would do more harm than good.

But for those who want the choice...go for it. I dont believe it is a wasted vote, but in some (relatively few) states, it could make a difference and I think that should be considered when making that choice.

At the presidential level, the only way third party candidates will ever become viable is to get enough votes (15%) to eventually qualified for matching federal funds and the right to participate in the presidential debates.