The following is largely stol....I mean borrowed from Wikipedia with some additions and slight revisions by Win Lose or Draw. Main Wikipedia article:  Political Parties in the United States   Historical Background: The United States Constitution has always been silent...

The Unattainable Permanent Majority Political Party machinations in 2013 Both the Democrat and the Republican parties are under the mistaken opinion that if they obfuscate their respective party platforms enough, they will attain an unattainable permanent majority....