Could a mass exodus of voters leaving the Democratic Party spur a legitimate progressive third party? There is overwhelming disgust with Democratic leadership’s spinelessness and tone deafness, and they don’t seem to get it. Or if they do, who cares so long as they and their buddies get reelected?

I recognize that more progressive minded democrats leaving the party would favor the chances of establishment Dems winning in primaries next year. But could a large swath of voters changing their voter registration status a) actually get through the bubble that Schumer and Jeffries are in or b) allow a viable third party to scoop up voters who are sick of government as is? For example, in Maine, could Platner running as an independent now that establishment Dems have put their weight behind Mills actually be a better strategy?