This is your challenge.
End the Democratic AND Republican parties, with a Point of Divergence after the American Civil War.
End the Democratic AND Republican parties, with a Point of Divergence after the American Civil War.
Progressives attach onto a Proportional representation system for reform. Socialists recognize that first past the post only puts the two parties; both dominated by bourgeoisie, into power. Progressives on both sides manage to get major electoral reform through congress and third parties who get 10 percent of the votes get 10 percent of the Congress and since they have their foot in the door they begin a multi party system.
Not sure how to get that reform ball rolling with a POD though. Its a bit difficult.
Very difficult as you would have to change the constitution in such a way that representatives don't represent districts or states but the entire country. Right now Alaska has the same representation in the US Senate as California. Getting rid of that means the people of Alaska have to go along with having less say in the government. Not exactly easy.
This is your challenge.
End the Democratic AND Republican parties, with a Point of Divergence after the American Civil War.