Comment by chrisseaton

> A major party actually has a chance to have a plurality.

I disagree - it's about influencing the policy narrative. It doesn't matter if you have plurality or not if you are getting things done.

The LD, the SNP, and the DUP (a tiny tiny party) all managed that recently in the UK.

A small party with large support somewhere like California could become king-makers in the US, and influence police, nominations, etc.