John Avlon They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result . : Most people are unhappy with the two major parties and want an alternative . The Republicans have been in power for a long time, but they're not very popular because of their policies on social issues like gay marriage or abortion. Avlon says Lincoln Chafee is running a credible independent campaign in Rhode Island . Avlon : The two major parties `` act as if they are the purpose of our politics ''
John Avlon : Most people are unhappy with the two major parties and want an alternative . The Republicans have been in power for a long time, but they're not very popular because of their policies on social issues like gay marriage or abortion. Avlon says Lincoln Chafee is running a credible independent campaign in Rhode Island . Avlon : The two major parties `` act as if they are the purpose of our politics ''