More voters today are registering as independents than at anytime in American history. As partisan campaigns seek to divide the nation into a superficial left v. right or Democrat v. Republican mentality, the independent-minded voter looks for candidates that think and speak for themselves. The 2012 elections will be an important test of how independent-minded voters will assert themselves at the polls.
For the first time in over 100 years, the California Democratic Party captured enough votes to hold a supermajority in each house, solidifying the changing demographics in California.
The 2012 election cycle saw a record number of women elected in Congress, with 20 Senators and at least 77 Representatives.
Jobs and the environment are just two important issues on this years ballot. Biofuel can be an alternative energy source that benefits both.
Candidates have taken to Twitter in attempt to appeal to the younger independent voter and the social media savvy. Tweeting the newly drawn California districts this election has been a campaign strategy of candidates in some districts with a strong Independent Voter presence.
5 races in CA will see a candidate run without party affiliation. Social media participation, through outlets like Twitter, in these highly competitive races, has been an effective way for candidates to reach out to their constituents.
It just so happens that the majority of those considered to be San Diego’s “swing” voters reside in the area covered by the 52nd Congressional District. The success that Bilbray.
Rep v. Rep candidates have taken to actively campaigning through their Twitter accounts. Tweeting out where they stand on issues relevant to their district and constituents can be a powerful game changer for a campaign and for those independent, moderate, or undecided voters.
