How can we fix our broken political system? One former congressman believes it may be time to rethink the entire thing.
A recent survey shows growing numbers of voters are tired of politics as usual, with 62 percent of Americans saying a third party is needed. That response marks the highest response rate in nearly 20 years of Gallup polls on the topic.
The Common Ground Committee welcomed former two-term Florida Rep. David Jolly in a recent episode of "Let's Find Common Ground" to discuss a way forward.
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Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza has leaned into her working class background as she runs for a seat in the U.S. House to represent Arizona’s 6th congressional district. (Courtesy JoAnna Mendoza campaign)
Politicians who come from working class backgrounds, like Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (center) and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh (right), are resonating with voters during a particularly challenging economic period. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
State Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, center, stands with members of the Washington State Domestic Workers Coalition at the state Capitol on Feb. 28, 2026. The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights passed in the House that day, before being signed into law in March. (Photo courtesy of Casa Latina)