independent voter

Read a great Wikipedia article on Independent Voters - the reasons for their increasing numbers, as well as the relevancy of political parties. I find myself agreeing with the section of the article dealing with the impact of dealignment

Scholars who conclude that there has been a significant rise in independent voting and a concomitant dealignment of the American political system also often conclude that democracy has suffered as a result.

I do agree with this.

Listen to radio ad talking about why independents will be supporting the candidacy of Barack Obama in the NC primary.

North Carolina has opened up the process for Independent/Unaffiliated voters to participate in open primaries. New legislation could allow NC to make history with the state’s first same day voter registration process. Unaffiliated voters can choose Democrat, Republican or unaffiliated ballots. 26% of North Carolinians are independents. -- Gwen Mandell www.independentvoting.org

North Carolina is a pivotal state in the presidential primaries. Not only can Independents - “unaffiliated voters” - vote in the primary on Tuesday, May 6th, but it’s likely we will determine the winner!