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I think true “Independent” voters are simply people who couldn’t take the time to research the issues and make up their mind. They watch ABC Evening News, and take their cues from the media. To be honest, I have lost all respect for true “Independent” voters that are actually considered to be up for grabs by the political parties. I disagree vehemently with some of the actions of the President and his party, but if you look at the actions of the Democrats and those of the Republicans and fail to discern a difference, you have all the analytical powers of an elderly hamster on valium. I think people who say the two parties are exactly the same should be removed from the voting rolls.

While the members of each party often share some of the same human failings of avarice, corruption, vice and stupidity there is ample difference for even the dimmest bulbs to see (except in the case of many RINOs...then they ARE nearly indistinguishable from Democrats)

Sad thing is, these “Independents” are the 15 or 20% that all the candidates will pander to.

This indictment does not include people who have gone their own way and are supporting a third party candidate, no matter the party. They may be supporting a loon like Ralph Nader or whatever, but at least they have made a decision.

It doesn’t include people like me (naturally) who must register as an independent in order to be allowed to vote in primaries appropriately. In Massachusetts, If you are an independent, you can declare party affiliation upon entering the polls so you can actually vote in a side that makes a difference to you without having the shame and disgrace of carrying around a “D” after your name all the time. Then you just change back to “Independent” when you leave.

This works for me in Massachusetts since there is almost NEVER more than one Republican candidate in any race that matters to me, if there is even anyone running.

Most libs in this state either run against other libs or run unopposed.

I often utilize my vote to vote AGAINST candidates I really dislike. And there are plenty. This is not a great situation, but I cannot bring myself to register as a Republican in order to vote for the four candidates state-wide who are running unopposed in the primary.