History hasn’t been too kind to third parties, independents or write-ins that seek to shake up the political scene, CNN’s Harry Enten writes. Here’s what the polls say about Musk’s plans.

Can a third political party succeed in the US? Presidential elections are largely seen as a contest between the Democratic and Republican parties.

Mark Cuban isn't happy with the current political stalemate — and thinks Elon Musk could help the country get out of it. Cuban addressed his decision to try to help get Musk's America Party on the ballot on an episode of the podcast "Pod Save America" that aired on July 13,