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In reply to the discussion: Serious question (not trying to bait anyone). What do you make of the rise of Independents? [View all]Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)18. I find the Rank Choice Voting method of selecting candidates interesting. Keeping an eye on Maine.
I think the best candidate has a better chance at rising to the top. People may start out voting tribal but usually it's common/shared interests that win in the end. That is the theory anyway.
I think Independents are more inclined to agree.
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Serious question (not trying to bait anyone). What do you make of the rise of Independents? [View all]
Tom Rinaldo
Aug 2018
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Most so-called independents are highly partisan, and independents who support Democrats...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#90
You're not alone. That's a big reason why people call themselves "independent."
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#91
Of course it goes beyond that as well. If non voter was a candidate in 2016, non voter would...
Tom Rinaldo
Aug 2018
#6
They don't want to commit but they sure want to vote in primaries to pick the candidates.
brush
Aug 2018
#39
Who knew allowing repugs to vote on who Democratic candidates are was a good thing?
brush
Aug 2018
#83
Most of them align very strongly with one party or the other. But they also tend to be...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#92
My right wing brother in law takes offense when you call him a republican. He's an Independent!
Cousin Dupree
Aug 2018
#12
I think it is similar to millenial females supporting equal rights but denying support for "feminism
hlthe2b
Aug 2018
#8
Because consumerism has taken over democracy. People look at voting as an act of self-expression.
Recursion
Aug 2018
#24
I find the Rank Choice Voting method of selecting candidates interesting. Keeping an eye on Maine.
Snotcicles
Aug 2018
#18
Propaganda from both parties is working and this trend will continue with the 24 hr news cycle...
NCTraveler
Aug 2018
#20
"...a socialist party that want (sic) everything for free and supports violent groups like ANTIFA."
shanny
Aug 2018
#74
Exactly! It's a vanity label. A way to say "look at me" and to suggest to others...
NurseJackie
Aug 2018
#26
What do I make of an increase in the number of independents? To me it suggests that the
Nitram
Aug 2018
#32
I am technically Independent. I vote in Democratic Primaries and other elections
Freethinker65
Aug 2018
#34
Some poeple will state they they believe that both major parties are the same.
guillaumeb
Aug 2018
#51
I agree. That's exactly what I hear from folks who say they are Independent. They don't trust
KPN
Aug 2018
#67
I think the older ones are ashamed to say they are Republicans & the younger ones don't know enough
Hekate
Aug 2018
#52
Honest answer. Now some honest questions: why are you still here at DU? why have you
KPN
Aug 2018
#65
Republican Party is unpopular but Democratic Party is not particularly popular
Awsi Dooger
Aug 2018
#63
It's inevitable, as the 2 major parties move to their respective more extreme corners.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#64
The percentage of independents has held pretty steady and the incumbent re-election...
Garrett78
Aug 2018
#102
I think youre seeing a problem where none exists - many states like mine dont require registration
Kashkakat v.2.0
Sep 2018
#110