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I view the "independent" label to actually just mean "my party isn't part of my identity." Most "independents" consistently vote for one party, they just aren't

I view the "independent" label to actually just mean "my party isn't part of my identity." Most "independents" consistently vote for one party, they just aren't married to it in principle.

egberts1 5y ago
Or them non-partisans merely vote for what they like.
giantg2 5y ago
I agree. In many places you have to pick a party to be able to participate in their primary. So officially you might be listed as a certain party, but still be "independent" as you describe.