At present, the United States is divided into two major factions: Democrats and Republicans. While these two parties are currently dominant in American politics, there is a chance for one of them to break off and form its own political party. This could lead to increased competition between different factions for votes and potentially more diverse representation in government. However, this potential change does not come without risks associated with it.

The most obvious risk from one faction breaking off from an established political party is that it could cause instability within the system by weakening one side or another’s influence on policy making decisions. This could open up opportunities for candidates from outside the two-party system to gain power as well as loosening the hold of existing politicians over their constituents due to a lack of clear divides. Additionally, new parties may create confusion amongst voters who are used to voting along traditional partisan lines.