Prominent former Democrat and a prominent Republican are teaming up to create a new political party. Andrew Yang was a short-lived presidential contender, then a failed New York City mayoral candidate. Christine Todd Whitman was the governor of New Jersey and then the head of the EPA.
Their new effort is called the Forward Party, a proudly centrist party that aims to take American politics in a direction far away from the political fringes. They have no stated policy goals yet, but they promise to be a large tent and a home for Americans who are tired of the extremes. Our guests debate the merits of such an effort:
- Matt Chapman, former Andrew Yang presidential campaign supporter
- Douglas J., political commentator and publisher of the "New York Times Pitchbot" Twitter feed
- Mark Johns, Monroe County Legislator, District 8
