A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

OLYMPIA — A former leader of the Washington Republican Party is teaming with a former Democratic congressman to give independents a louder voice and greater presence in the state’s political conversation.

Chris Vance, the ex-Republican, and Brian Baird, who is still a Democrat, launched a new political endeavor Thursday aimed at recruiting and electing independent candidates starting with the state Legislature in 2018.

“The American people are sick and tired of the two political parties,” said Vance, a former state lawmaker who broke from the party this year. “They are sick and tired of the gridlock. They want something else. That’s what we will deliver. This is the alternative.”

Baird said he sees this as a potential healing tonic for an ailing body politic. People are divided ideologically and can’t talk with each other, he said. Meanwhile, with the two major parties held in such low regard, voters don’t participate, which leaves power in the hands of those guided by political orthodoxy, he said.

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Will this accomplish anything or just create spoilers?

[defacto7]

1. Lofty ideals sound so laudable

But it depends on how they position themselves. I don't see any room to go to the right. So if they want to create another center right, I think it's a waste of time.

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Try third way!!!

[defacto7]

3. I didn't want to say it.

[saidsimplesimon]

4. Sometimes I worry that

Democrats allow the GOP to use a canard. It is sad that we work so hard to defend those who sell US down the river, imo.