Alternate History America Without Political Parties

[mspence]

WI the United States had followed Washington's advice about not following party politics? How might political factions have developed in the US? Would there be coalitions, or individuals running for office and vying for large voting groups?

 

[S'task]

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No, there would just be political parties. You cannot have a political system like that of the US without political parties developing. Like minded people will work together to pursue common interests, and those coalitions will develop reputations, nicknames, etc. as well as expand over time until they are... just political parties by another name.

 

[Sergeant Foley]

. . .

No, there would just be political parties. You cannot have a political system like that of the US without political parties developing. Like minded people will work together to pursue common interests, and those coalitions will develop reputations, nicknames, etc. as well as expand over time until they are... just political parties by another name.

It would be very weird.