I am aware of the first-past-the-post system, but UK and Canada also have the same but their third parties gain national/federal seats.
In the US, it’s always either Democrats or Republicans. There are third parties on state and county level but never succeed on the national level. How come? Is the electoral college somehow impeding third parties?
Ross Perot never had a real shot. The ruling parties would not have permitted it.
Maybe so. But he’s a good example of someone getting ‘close’ nationally.