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Both Democrats and Republicans have an approval problem with the American people. And even within those parties, there are growing fractures, with many supporters questioning their handling of the Epstein files, their support for Israel, and their lack of meaningful economic solutions. There’s no doubt that neither party is working for everyday people.
But is a third party the answer?
Well, a faction of the right seems to think so. After withdrawing his support from the Republican Party in a recent interview, former cable news star Tucker Carlson appears to be doubling down by proposing the creation of a third party. He says he wants to build a movement that prioritizes the “welfare of its own people.” Although Carlson is firmly established in right-wing circles, both he and another supporter of the idea, Marjorie Taylor Greene, have said they want this new party to form an alliance with people on the left.
Whether Carlson and his high-profile supporters can actually pull this off is another question. Building a viable third party is notoriously difficult, and creating a real challenger to America’s political duopoly could take years. That said, if anyone on the right has a shot, it’s probably someone like Carlson. With his platform, money, and access to influential networks, he has the resources to give it a serious try. As for whether this new party would actually prioritize the needs of the working class, those on the left remain, understandably, deeply skeptical.
Because if there’s one thing America’s been missing, it’s another millionaire-backed political movement promising to put ordinary people first.
Is there overlap between the left and the right?
Read our deep analysis of the divisions on the left and right…
The media is playing up the fact that the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market is stronger now than it was a year ago. While many are always skeptical of the numbers coming out of Washington, others have pointed out that even the report itself isn’t exactly good news.
Although the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, roughly 720,000 people left the labor force, with 507,000 classified as no longer employed. But what does that actually mean? It means the employment-to-population ratio fell to 59%, its lowest level in nearly five years. In other words, fewer Americans are actually working, even if the unemployment number looks better.
AE recently wrote about the warning Trump gave a few weeks ago regarding America’s oil reserves. Considering we likely haven’t even felt the full economic effects of the war yet, these numbers feel less like a victory lap and more like the sad calm before the storm.
How much oil does America have left?
Amid rumors of 2028 presidential runs, it seems Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom are reaching out to the political winner of the moment, Zohran Mamdani. Harris has also reportedly reached out to Palestinian advocates for advice and conversation. Many on the left view these outreach efforts with skepticism, given her unwavering support for Israel and acceptance of AIPAC donations.
Although neither side is discussing the specifics of those conversations, there’s no doubt that, at least optically, both Harris and Newsom understand they can no longer ignore the issues they once actively dodged. These are, after all, many of the same politicians who not long ago wouldn’t even utter Mamdani’s name, let alone seek his advice or the support of the movement behind him.
Few on the left are expecting a sudden ideological awakening or a radical shift in loyalty from career politicians. But the fact they’re now making these calls says plenty about where they think the political momentum is headed.
Want to know why they’re reaching out?
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Escape Routes
From Homeless in America to Starting Over Abroad
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Feb 22
While living abroad, I’ve met many Americans who left the U.S. for all kinds of reasons. Yes, some are chasing opportunities. Others may be searching for peace. But among us, the most honest will tell you they left America to simply survive.
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