Introduction Post

What Is AlternativeChoice.net?

Alternative Choice aims to be the central platform for promoting and organising political transformation in America. We do this by fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives among individuals and groups representing diverse political viewpoints.

About the Founder

My name is Sean Cotter, and I am the founder of AlternativeChoice.net. With a lifelong passion for politics and a firm belief in the institutions of our government, I identify as a moderate, slightly right-of-centre. I have campaigned and voted for candidates in both major parties. For years, I contemplated running for office or starting a political endeavour. Now, in my semi-retirement, I am dedicated to positively impacting America through AlternativeChoice.net.

Where Are We Currently?

Our nation is navigating a period of significant political turbulence. The two major parties have consistently bypassed meaningful primaries, with nominations secured long before the first votes are cast. For too many voters, the prospect of the same familiar matchups has been deeply disappointing. The closed primary system is at the heart of this problem. Candidates are incentivised to keep their primary voting base happy, and that base tends to skew more extreme, because most political seats are not competitive. If you win the primary, you will most likely win the general election. We need to change the type of candidates who get elected.

Changing Who Gets Elected

We envision achieving this through two approaches:

1. Reforming the Primary System. We support efforts to implement Final Five nonpartisan primaries with Ranked Choice Voting, ensuring more representative candidate selection. Read our detailed breakdown of how Final Five Primaries work.
2. Establishing a New Party. We aim to create a third party focused on moderate voters. Unlike previous attempts, such as the Reform Party or single-issue parties like the Green Party, our goal is not to win the White House or dominate Congress. This party will never support a presidential candidate, nor seek a majority in any legislative body. Our focus will be on having just enough seats to influence key decisions.

The Advantages of This Approach

By not targeting the presidency or legislative majorities, we can focus on achievable goals and incremental improvements. Our role becomes that of a legislative referee, promoting better governance and multiparty cooperation. By not supporting candidates from other parties, we maintain our independence and avoid being co-opted by a larger party. We have studied the lessons from previous third-party attempts and built our strategy around what actually works.

What Can You Expect From Us?

We will highlight critical issues neglected by current politicians, including national debt, infrastructure, immigration, and artificial intelligence. Our advocacy will focus on meaningful reforms in candidate selection, legislative processes, and civil discourse. With the support of many dedicated individuals, we are positioned to achieve significant progress.

Join us on this journey to make a real difference in America's political landscape.