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Instead, the two parties should be almost identical so that the American people can 'throw the rascals out' at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy.

Problem is, as the french politician said, that when the two main parties converge, people give up voting for either of them, or give up voting altogether. This is why, he said, they should remain opposed.