Nearly 40% of voters now consider themselves politically independent, the highest ever in our country’s history. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independents will likely challenge incumbents from both the left and the right. This section will follow whether those challenges will prove successful.
Romney trailed Obama by 12 percentage points in the overall female vote. The discrepancy highlights the need for more female GOP leaders to close the gap.
Americans clearly want a different kind of politics and electing independents to Congress has real potential to hasten change.
The Berman Sherman debate was held on October 11 at Pierce College as part of their Politics at Pierce series. The conversation turned sour when the candidates’ attempts to out-Democrat each other quickly dissolved into a near-physical altercation.
File this under the oldie but goodie section. Found this graph presented by Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado to the 112th Congress. The Democratic Senator was kind enough to present.
“Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks is woefully underfunded compared to her main competitors in California’s 26th District primary. An independent, she doesn’t have a party apparatus or a natural donor base to.
Texans head to the polls today for semi-open primary elections. Politico highlights intriguing races, given redistricting and an expanded Congressional delegation. Make sure also to check out a recent Independent.
