J.T. Young of the ''Spectator'' observed, "With 60 percent of Democrats already embracing their collective left, ample numbers exist for a continued effort outside the Party. With a wide field of current left candidates and an expanded agenda, there are ample vehicles for an Independent run...On a political-level, there is ready support. An Independent run would immediately draw the considerable inherent support for third parties to the individual candidate....Coupled with an Independent run’s chance to tap into far greater numbers, it has never been easier to do so. Already, the ability to fundraise and communicate directly with followers has made many in both parties relatively independent political contractors."<ref>spectator.org/the-democrats-growing-threat-of-a-third-party-run/</ref> | J.T. Young of the ''Spectator'' observed, "With 60 percent of Democrats already embracing their collective left, ample numbers exist for a continued effort outside the Party. With a wide field of current left candidates and an expanded agenda, there are ample vehicles for an Independent run...On a political-level, there is ready support. An Independent run would immediately draw the considerable inherent support for third parties to the individual candidate....Coupled with an Independent run’s chance to tap into far greater numbers, it has never been easier to do so. Already, the ability to fundraise and communicate directly with followers has made many in both parties relatively independent political contractors."<ref>spectator.org/the-democrats-growing-threat-of-a-third-party-run/</ref> |