Independent Voters and California’s New Open Primary
Chad PeacePublished: 25 Mar, 2012
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Voters who aren't Democrats or Republicans comprise about 1 out of every 4 registrants, and that number is growing. Voters who self-identify as independents is now over 60%.
Steve Peace, co-Chair of the IVN.us's sponsor, the Independent Voter Project, talks about the growing importance of Independent Voters and the effect that California's new non-partisan Open Primary will have on the 2012 elections.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCL9CKB7ns8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4r0iJdiVpA
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