Is that proof a third party or parties are needed…

A new Rasmussen Reports poll says 60% of Americans, “believe neither Republican nor Democratic political leaders have an understanding of what is needed today”.

Is this poll proof that a third party is needed, or is there only a need for “anti-establishment” candidates in the big two parties.

SOURCE:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2009/66_angry_at_government_policies_60_say_neither_party_has_answers

Opening for Independent for Governor…

Opening for Independent for Governor… in New Jersey?

A new Rasmussen poll shows Republican Chris Christie challenger leading Democratic incumbent Governor Jon Corzine in the New Jersey 46%-39%. There is some opportunity for independent candidates. The polls says 5% of people are leaning towards voting for a third-party or independent candidate.

While only having a 5% lean is not great news it is still early.

The real opportunity is in the very unfavorable rakings of both big party candidates. Democrat Governor Jon Corzine has a 40% very unfavorable rating, Republican challenger Chris Christie has an 18% very unfavorable rating. If a candidate can cash-in with those unfavorable people there could be an opening. Each candidate is in the teens for somewhat unfavorable ratings.

SORUCE:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2009/new_jersey/toplines/toplines_new_jersey_governor_july_7_2009

Constitution & Reform Parties see opportunity...

Constitution & Reform Parties see opportunity... for gain new supporters from unhappy Republicans.  On 5/07/09 the Constitution Party said they are trying to "Romance" unhappy Republicans.  They point to a Rasmussen Poll showing nearly 70% of Republican voters say their own party members in Congress are out of touch.

The Constitution Party National Committee Chairman Jim Clymer said, ""We are seeing an unprecedented shift in party allegiance as those who’ve been disappointed time and again leave the ranks of the Republican Party".  He also said, "(Republican leaders) waved a red flag in front of those of us bullish on liberty. The reason the Republicans lost the White House in 2008 is not because their candidate was too conservative, but because he wasn’t conservative enough." 

The Reform Party also sees the chances to gain voters from both disenchanted Republicans and Democrats.  Their May Newsletter reads, "this financial crisis is the result of years of opportunistic business practices that span both Republican and Democratic administrations.  Unfortunately, both parties turned a blind eye". 

ANALYSIS: What is the plan for both of these parties?  They need to reach-out with a positive message.  The message of anger can get attention, but a positive message is what is needed to gain loyal followers.

http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=949

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics2/69_of_gop_voters_say_republicans_in_congress_out_of_touch_with_the_party_base

http://www.rpusa.info/