Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters United States Rep. Maxine Waters, a Democratic Rep. from the state of California was accused by The House Ethics Committee, with three charges of ethical wrongdoings. As it relates to the charges brought against Waters it’s being claimed that Waters gave inappropriate aid to a financial institution, which she had personal connections in receiving federal bail money. The charges state she broke a house rule that all members should behave in manner that will reflect in favor of the House. She was also accused of breaching the “spirt” of the House rule that doesn’t allow a member to obtain compensation from using improper influence from the persons position, and the source they have access to. Finally, she was charged
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This type of candidates is great host for innovative ideas, reaching the people seeking change. However, being successful at winning an election is nearly impossible due to the monopoly of the two-party political system. For instance, many Americans may feel they are not represented by the views offered by the republican and democratic parties. This could be where the Third Party could shine, and provide for some relief from the two-party dictation. However, they still would not be able to win, because of all the yellow signs surrounding the third party’s rights and abilities. For instance, to win an election, the candidate must have absolute majority of the Electoral College vote of 270. Which is the main reason why third party applicants are invisible in America. As history tells it Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, was the most successful third-party candidate, when he carried six states and 27.4 percent of the votes. Also, popularity plays a role in America’s decisions for presidents, and third-party applicants struggle with financial support. Furthermore, restrictive ballot access laws and other obstacles created by the two-party monopoly blocks third party candidate from winning. Honestly, after the 19th century the government expanded, and basically blocked out the third-party threat. Now, just to be added to the ballot
This type of candidates is great host for innovative ideas, reaching the people seeking change. However, being successful at winning an election is nearly impossible due to the monopoly of the two-party political system. For instance, many Americans may feel they are not represented by the views offered by the republican and democratic parties. This could be where the Third Party could shine, and provide for some relief from the two-party dictation. However, they still would not be able to win, because of all the yellow signs surrounding the third party’s rights and abilities. For instance, to win an election, the candidate must have absolute majority of the Electoral College vote of 270. Which is the main reason why third party applicants are invisible in America. As history tells it Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, was the most successful third-party candidate, when he carried six states and 27.4 percent of the votes. Also, popularity plays a role in America’s decisions for presidents, and third-party applicants struggle with financial support. Furthermore, restrictive ballot access laws and other obstacles created by the two-party monopoly blocks third party candidate from winning. Honestly, after the 19th century the government expanded, and basically blocked out the third-party threat. Now, just to be added to the ballot