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In the discussion thread: Larry Sabato: "most people who claim to be independent really are not" [View all]

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Sun Jul 22, 2012, 09:53 AM

WI_DEM (32,522 posts)

8. I do agree with him on that--and many so called indies lean right.

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27 replies	Author	Time	Post
Larry Sabato: "most people who claim to be independent really are not" [View all]	DCBob	Jul 2012	OP
The Independent Voter myth serves the corporate centrists in both parties, who are most alike.	leveymg	Jul 2012	#1
an interesting thesis that validates the rove/shrub strategy of appealing only to the base	unblock	Jul 2012	#2
Exactly...	DCBob	Jul 2012	#3
Hence, the bigger picture: campaign to the Left, govern to the Right.	leveymg	Jul 2012	#5
The first three years were not wasted.	DCBob	Jul 2012	#7
I'm referencing some of his major initiatives, such as HCR and escalating conflict with Iran	leveymg	Jul 2012	#11
Yes, the GOP fought for hurting millions and the carnage if they get their way won't be reported.	freshwest	Jul 2012	#26
"Most of the change from one quadrennium to another comes from variable turnout"	Demit	Jul 2012	#4
Yep. The GOPers are trying their best to restrict voters who tend to vote Democratic.	DCBob	Jul 2012	#6
I do agree with him on that--and many so called indies lean right.	WI_DEM	Jul 2012	#8
I watch WJ, when I can stand it,	BarbaRosa	Jul 2012	#9
Most of the "Independents" I know or know of are righties....	Wounded Bear	Jul 2012	#10
The morning after the 2008 election it hit me hard	rufus dog	Jul 2012	#12
The "swing voter" is a Centrist myth.	Odin2005	Jul 2012	#13
I've also been under the impression that independents were right leaning	graywarrior	Jul 2012	#14
Holding one's own	CobaltBlue	Jul 2012	#15
Maybe it's my area...	EmeraldCityGrl	Jul 2012	#16
I agree that most aren't - but I disagree with Abramowitz's claim.	Drunken Irishman	Jul 2012	#17
I agree... the popular vote will be close but the margin in the ec will be big.	DCBob	Jul 2012	#18
Not so fast . . .	CobaltBlue	Jul 2012	#19
Your points are cool, but not really valid...	Drunken Irishman	Jul 2012	#24
I identify myself as an Independent	Xyzse	Jul 2012	#20
People who identify themselves as members of a party ...	surrealAmerican	Jul 2012	#21
Being from MD it isn't an open primary	Xyzse	Jul 2012	#22
My dad claims to be Independent...	Comrade_McKenzie	Jul 2012	#23
Independents	Robbins	Jul 2012	#25
Larry Sabato: "most people who claim to be independent really are not"	Kalium	Sep 2012	#27

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