When we look around, we’re presented with all sorts of choices: be it fast food options, styles of cars, heck, there are even 22 different brands and styles of ketchup (catsup?) when I walk down the aisle at the grocery store.
But when it comes to political parties, we don’t have much of a choice at all. How often do we cast a ballot for the “lesser of two evils”? It is an unacceptable reality and Americans are looking for better options.
62% of Americans believe a new political party is needed
2 in 3 Americans don’t believe they have a say in their government
Half of Americans are self-described political “independents”
There is a strong appetite for a new political party. This is why I am proud to be working with youand so many like-minded Americans in getting the Forward Party off the ground. We are strengthening our democracy by creating more choices for voters and candidates alike:
Voters no longer have to pick between “bad and worse,” but can vote for candidates that align with their values.
Candidates can run on their ideas instead of being forced to appeal to the extreme ideological base of their party.
Reforms like ranked-choice voting, nonpartisan primaries, and establishing independent redistricting commissions will create a more vibrant and healthy democracy.
Robust debate based on values, not rigid top-down policy will create community-oriented solutions to the problems we face.
The American people are hungry for a new way to conduct politics. They are desperate for a new way Forward. Together, we are building another option to create better outcomes for us all. In advance, thank you for joining us in this fight.
