two-party

America has a two-party system, rather than a multiparty structure.

Robert Slayton: Republican Chances in 2012 Robert Slayton 2011

America has a two-party system, rather than a multiparty structure.

Robert Slayton: Republican Chances in 2012 Robert Slayton 2011

The Beltway Establishment continues to treat Republicans with deference and respect and invite them on their Sunday morning programs because it refuses to accept that the stable two-party system no longer exists.

Matthew Yglesias » Charles Lane Doubles Down on Civil War Analogy, Then Backs Away 2010

But Al, what evidence is there that the two-party structure is breaking down?

Matthew Yglesias » Charles Lane Doubles Down on Civil War Analogy, Then Backs Away 2010

At this point they are virtually content-free, and live off some consistent lines of rhetoric and the single degree of freedom in our two-party system, i.e. they are the Not Democrats.

Matthew Yglesias » How Close Were We, Really? 2010

But Al, what evidence is there that the two-party structure is breaking down?

Matthew Yglesias » Charles Lane Doubles Down on Civil War Analogy, Then Backs Away 2010

I would say the rise of the two-party system in Congress is almost entirely attributable to single-member districts with first-past-the-post voting.

Matthew Yglesias » Alternative Voting 2010

Non-condorcet winners get elected infrequently because people vote strategically, which is why you see continued two-party dominance in Australia, land of the transferable vote.

Matthew Yglesias » Alternative Voting 2010

But Al, what evidence is there that the two-party structure is breaking down?

Matthew Yglesias » Charles Lane Doubles Down on Civil War Analogy, Then Backs Away 2010

Basically, one two-party system fell apart and another quickly rose in its place, though it took a couple of cycles for it to shake out.

Matthew Yglesias » Charles Lane Doubles Down on Civil War Analogy, Then Backs Away 2010