Ross Perot — a billionaire frustrated with America’s ballooning budget deficits and fed up with its two-party system — ran for president as an independent. He won 19% of the vote against the Republican incumbent (George H.

A new poll found the likelihood of an America Party candidate winning an election is slim. It could, however, draw votes away from Republican candidates, hurting their chances as well.

Elon Musk's newly-launched independent political party, the "America Party," poses a real risk of being a spoiler for Republicans in the 2026 midterms, according to a new poll by Echelon Insights. The post NEW POLL: Elon Musk’s America Party Would Swing the 2026 Election From GOP to Democrats on Generic Ballot first appeared on Mediaite.