It's even worse then that. The parties aren't even majority rule: everyone compromises on some issues, and is forced to select based on availability (which is d

It's even worse then that. The parties aren't even majority rule: everyone compromises on some issues, and is forced to select based on availability (which is determined by financials not democracy) and fear of the other side rather then positive belief, so I would argue that 26% is likely closer to 10% or less for many issues. And then of course there is the large chunk of people who find the views of both parties so uninspiring or outright disgusting to not want to vote at all. Its really surprising when any popular legislation is passed in any form, even watered down, in this mess of a system. Obviously though that is by design.