I think the entire concept of “independent voter” is a fallacy the media created to make this kind of reporting more palatable. The “independents” they get always lean right. Always. I have never met or seen on a news segment someone claiming to be an “independent” who didn’t spout rightwing talking points to justify their position. I th…
I think the entire concept of “independent voter” is a fallacy the media created to make this kind of reporting more palatable. The “independents” they get always lean right. Always. I have never met or seen on a news segment someone claiming to be an “independent” who didn’t spout rightwing talking points to justify their position. I think they would vote for the next batshit crazy authoritarian in a heartbeat.
"Independents" is a term used when they want to appear unbiased. I have never met an "independent" who wasn't actually a Republican but who refuses to identify themselves as such.
I think the entire concept of “independent voter” is a fallacy the media created to make this kind of reporting more palatable. The “independents” they get always lean right. Always. I have never met or seen on a news segment someone claiming to be an “independent” who didn’t spout rightwing talking points to justify their position. I think they would vote for the next batshit crazy authoritarian in a heartbeat.
"Independents" is a term used when they want to appear unbiased. I have never met an "independent" who wasn't actually a Republican but who refuses to identify themselves as such.