Lincoln Chafee : More Americans now identify themselves as independent than Democrat or Republican -- and independent candidacies are on the rise . Most people are unhappy with the two major parties and want an alternative . He says several independents and third parties are on ballots this year . the Ballot Access News says John Avlon is running a credible independent campaign in The United States . Avlon : The 140 major parties `` act as if they are the purpose of our politics ''
Lincoln Chafee : Most people are unhappy with the two major parties and want an alternative . He says several independents and third parties are on ballots this year . the Ballot Access News says John Avlon is running a credible independent campaign in The United States . Avlon : The 140 major parties `` act as if they are the purpose of our politics ''