Last April 13, in the latest attempt to form a third political party, Americans Elect filed the requisite number of petition signatures to be listed as an official political party in North Carolina. On May 15, the party admitted that its on-line convention had failed to generate enough support under their own rules for any candidate to be nominated.
The party had been supported by high profile backers with deep pockets and had attained ballot access in more than half of the nation's fifty states. The effort to nominate a slate lasted just a bit longer than the Wright Brothers' first flight.
I have some advice for third party enthusiasts: forget about presidential elections. Start at the grass roots in one or more states that might be receptive. Go for the state legislature. The goal might be to elect enough legislators that your third party would be invited into a legislative coalition.
If you want to put an end to partisan politics, here is a Washington Post article on what won't work - and what might [but I wouldn't hold my breath].
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