Three’s Company

The 2009 political season has been surprisingly entertaining, with third-party candidates providing the spark. It’s at the state and local level where an independent politician or party can actually hope to get things done.

The Internet has democratized political organizing in ways that ought to weaken the two-party duopoly. Howard Dean and Ron Paul have proved that you can fund a presidential campaign with a laptop.

For anyone who wants to try, the time is now. This year has been a good year for independent candidates. Given the public mood these days, 2010 could be an even better one — and there will be a lot more than three offices up for grabs next fall.

Use the above link to read the New York Times article by Op-Ed Columnist, ROSS DOUTHAT.

Michael H. Drucker
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