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11. Independents are independent because they don't buy all of the policies of either party

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 11:43 AM

14 hrs ago

Given the large size of the independent block, it is useful to know which Democratic policies are attractive and unattractive to independents.

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CNN poll: Political independents hit their highest level in a decade [View all] everyonematters 18 hrs ago OP

A house divided against itself cannot stand... OC375 16 hrs ago #1

So, there are a lot more temporarily embarrassed Republicans? Multichromatic 16 hrs ago #2

If Democrats can take the House, Buddyzbuddy 16 hrs ago #3

These people aren't undecided, they are uninformed. travelingthrulife 16 hrs ago #4

So... will they actually vote? sakabatou 15 hrs ago #7

Independent vote swung heavily in favor of TX Dem Taylor Rehmet Torchlight 15 hrs ago #8

Democrats always put forth economic policy Quiet Em 15 hrs ago #9

Not really independent then.... Blasphemer 14 hrs ago #10

Q1 2026 report from Gallup paints a grimmer picture for republicans: pat_k 13 hrs ago #12

"I'm a proud Independent and I don't vote" maxsolomon 12 hrs ago #14

I see there are the usual assumptions about independents on this chatboard GenThePerservering 11 hrs ago #15

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve 11 hrs ago #16