I like what the Democrats are doing to the independent voter. Many independents are conservative to begin with and the crazies on the left will drive many more “I” to the “R” column.
Not to mention the many conservative residents of blue states that feel the need to register as independent for fear of reprisals from democrats. When I lived in NJ I was strongly advised by a family member in the know to switch to independent in order to get hired for a state government position and to be able to advance.