[arodgers_la]

Definitely makes one want an alternative to first past the post voting, which encourages not only the two party system but the "you're either voting for someone you don't like, or you're voting against someone you really don't like" end game.

[landemva]

The two party system is a result of the "major minor" party laws in each State. The ballot access laws effectively force a two party system by squeezing competing parties financially and with administrative filing duties.