Despite the power that political independents are anticipated to have over the election results, there’s a lot that remains unknown about this group.
- Professor of Public Policy and Saul L. Stern Professor of Civic Engagement, University of Maryland
Independents’ political views and policy preferences reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day. Democrats and Republicans have different sources for their views.
Oh, yeah, and there’s a game, too.
Polarization invades parts of Americans’ lives that really aren’t political, dividing society more deeply. That includes decisions about whether or not they like meatloaf or chili.
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