Since the mid-1850's, the Democrats and Republicans have dominated the American political scene. As pervasive as it has become, however, the two-party system is not an inherent part of the federal ...

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Political parties are insular by nature and leadership ... important-feeling decisions in private silos. The system is working for them. I don't think parties set out to lose touch.