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

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 04:11 AM

16. Maybe it's my area...

but many people refuse to identify as Democrat although they are
very Liberal and vote Democrat, caucus and attend general candidate
info meetings. They are simply disgusted with the system and refuse to
declare a party. They remain well informed and while might vote 3rd party
on occasion are inclined not to risk it with the presidential race.
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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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