We do have examples of durably multiparty systems, and that outcome seems to be achievable as a matter of electoral system design! If you haven't seen it, I really recommend @leedrutman.bsky.social on this. bookshop.org/p/books/brea...
Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America
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