Candidates with pro-Trump backgrounds have shown up on Green Party tickets, while Republicans say Democrats have propped up Libertarians.
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses whether America is finally ready for a third party and how it could come from the middle. Mick Mulvaney and Mike Nellis weigh in. Meanwhile, the AI bioweapons war. Claude isn't protecting you. Annie Jacobsen examines the threat. Later, we seem to be completely unready to confront China. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert assesses the challenge. Also, kids are not educated, and schools are failing them. Plus, independents are rising nationwide. Brian Bengs offers his perspective. This episode originally recorded on August 17, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the latest on the severe storms affecting the Midwest and the catastrophic flooding hitting Indiana. Marni Hughes, Jonathan Whitham, and Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) weigh in. Meanwhile, the primary results. Normies came out on both sides! There's hope! Is it time for a third party? Lauren Wright, Charlie Dent, and Chris Cillizza break down the results. Later, the GOP is making the same mistakes as Democrats did in 2024. Marc Short, Shelby Talcott, and Matt Whitlock examine the similarities. Plus, tariff refunds. You want to know why socialism is on the rise and the GOP is in trouble? It's because they won't criticize President Trump. Stephen Moore and Ryan Cummings…
AI:Primary election results indicate a significant loss of momentum for progressive candidates as voters shift away from radical leftist agendas in favor of more mainstream options. While pundits debate the necessity of third-party movements, the current political landscape reveals a growing disconnect within the GOP, where leadership's refusal to aggressively support and critique alongside President Trump is fueling internal turmoil and risking the same strategic failures seen during the 2024 Democratic cycles. Amidst these shifts, the rise of socialist sentiment continues to threaten political stability as party incompetence fails to address core voter concerns.Open
Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss Tucker Carlson's recent hints about launching a new political party and why third parties have historically benefited the left. They talk about what Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan could mean and examined the decline of America’s societal morality. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) X (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru)
AI:Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss the potential political ramifications of Tucker Carlson considering the launch of a new third party, noting that such moves have historically played into the hands of leftist interests. The conversation addresses the implications of Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan amidst a broader national trend regarding the decline of American societal morality.Open
A group of conservative figures led by Tucker Carlson and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is openly building toward a third-party presidential bid rooted in opposition to the Iran war, a move that polling suggests would damage Republicans far more than Democrats. Greene posted a statement this month on X alongside an image of herself […] The post Carlson and Greene float a right-wing third party — and risk handing 2028 to the Democrats appeared first on American Almanac .
A group of conservative figures led by Tucker Carlson and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is openly building toward a third-party presidential bid rooted in opposition to the Iran war, a move that polling suggests would damage Republicans far more than Democrats. Greene posted a statement this month on X alongside an image of herself with Rep. Thomas Massie, Carlson, and former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent. The message framed the group as the vanguard of a new political movement, one that accuses President Trump of abandoning his campaign pledge to avoid new foreign conflicts. Just the News reported on the growing third-party chatter and its potential electoral consequences. Greene's post left little room for…Open
Some pollsters have suggested that the coalition would draw from independents that lean toward both major parties, but that it would damage Republicans more. 62.7% of voters said they believed the Trump administration was too focused on foreign issues and not enough on domestic issues, one poll says.
Rob Finnerty looks at a new formation of prominent conservatives who have broken from President Trump - and where "third party" discourse could lead the next big election. And "keep an eye on who funds this."
State of the Union: The influential commentator is expected to announce the formation of a new political party. The post Tucker Carlson Releases 10-Point Manifesto for America appeared first on The American Conservative .
Tucker Carlson unveiled a 10-point vision for the United States on Wednesday, deepening his split with President Donald Trump and fueling speculation that the podcaster and former Fox News host will create a new political party. In a nearly two-hour livestream, Carlson said that “both parties have colluded against the population to make their lives better and our lives worse.” Instead, he argued, America should be: 1) “fair,” with laws applied equally; 2) “sovereign,” free from foreign and corporate control; 3) “productive,” with revived manufacturing and agriculture; 4) “beautiful,” with clean, safe, and attractive cities; 5) “healthy,” with cleaner food and less dependence on drugs; 6) “honest,” with…Open
The podcaster spelled out the “very first thing America should be” amid speculation that he’ll launch a third-party bid for president in 2028.