No, Independents Aren't Just a Bunch of 'Closet Partisans'
A new paper throws cold water on a poli-sci cliché.
Independents
Surveys Show Gary Johnson Appeal Growing Among Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White Millennials
Asked about our biggest problems, the most common answer among young black voters was racism, while Hispanics said immigration, Asians said education, and whites said terrorism/homeland security.
The Political Class May Be Polarized, But That Doesn't Mean the Rest of America Is Too
The myth of the Red/Blue nation
Gary Johnson Reaches All-Time Polling High of 13% on Eve of GOP Convention
Two other national polls put the Libertarian's support at 11% and 8%
George Will Leaves the Republican Party over Trump: 'Make sure he loses'
Iconic conservative commentator officially joins the ranks of independents
Johnson Polling Solidifies at 9%, Taking 3 Points Each from Clinton, Trump, Other
Libertarian is competitive among independents and Millennials in two new polls, while doing his best to date against a rising Jill Stein
4 Other Reasons to Be Bullish on Gary Johnson's Polling
Beyond drawing nearly 10%, the Libertarian is disproportionally attracting independents and Millennials, despite low name recognition
'There Are Dumpster Fires In My Town More Popular' Than Clinton or Trump, Complains Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse
"Our Founders didn't want entrenched political parties. So why should we accept this terrible choice?"
Third Parties: A Beginner's Guide
As disgruntled Republicans ponder the possibility of bolting from the GOP, here's a guide to the world beyond the two big parties.
In the Age of Trump, Republicans Are In for a Reckoning—Or a Realignment
Breaking and remaking the party system
'Let's save some criticism here for the Republican establishment'
Matt Welch talks to The Blaze's Dana Loesch about Donald Trump, political volatility, and the fragile resilience of the two-party system
Gay Activist Jimmy LaSalvia: "Why I Left the GOP (And You Should Too)"
Conservative GOProud co-founder tells all about Andrew Breitbart, Ann Coulter, and break with Republican Party in new book.
Loss of Trust in Government Leads to Power Swings
Americans have less faith than ever in government and politics, leading to volatility in congressional control.
Saying Goodbye to the GOP
After a lifetime of Republican activism, gay conservative Jimmy LaSalvia is turning his back on the party
Truly Independent Voters Are Vanishing
Many voters identifying as "independent" actually are committed to one of the major parties
