his wagon is so tightly hitched to Trump he has less odds of being the R28 nominee than Mike Pence
time to shop for a more likeable, less toxic (to moderate and independent voters) candidate. what happened last night wasn't a bunch of Republicans switching to the Democrats team.
blue font time...
A record number of U.S. voters now identify as politically independent, establishing them as the largest single political bloc heading into and out of the 2026 midterm elections
. Multiple major polling organizations track this trend, attributing the historic surge to widespread public dissatisfaction with both the Democratic and Republican parties. [1, 2, 3, 4]
While actual voter registration data varies—because nearly twenty states do not track partisan registration—public opinion surveys paint a clear picture of an electorate increasingly rejecting major party labels. [1, 2]
Key Data and Sources on 2026 Independent Voters
The specific data regarding the share of independent voters varies depending on the tracking source:
CNN Polling: A CNN poll highlighted that 47% of Americans identified as politically independent, marking the highest percentage in more than a decade. The network noted this shift came largely at the expense of Republican identification, which dropped from 34% in 2024, while Democratic identification remained relatively stable. [1]
Gallup Tracking: Gallup reported that a record-high 45% of U.S. adults identified as independents. In Gallup's tracking, both Democrats and Republicans lagged far behind, tied at just 27% each. [1]
The Independent Center: A dedicated survey found that 38% of registered voters affiliate as independent, compared to 31% who identify as Democrats and 30% as Republicans. [1]
Consult official election resources and public research organizations for findings from the 2026 national exit polls, including independent voter turnout data and the NBC News National Exit Poll.
Generational and Demographic Shifts
The shift toward independent status is not uniform across all demographics, but is instead concentrated heavily among specific groups:
• Age: The flight from traditional parties is led by younger generations. A majority of adults aged 18 to 44 now identify as independent. Furthermore, 58% of registered voters view the movement of Millennials and Gen Z away from party labels as a positive development for democracy.
• Gender and Education: According to mid-2026 data, the pivot toward political independence is particularly prevalent among male voters and voters without a college degree.
The Behavioral Contradiction
Despite nearly half of the country rejecting major party labels, political scientists emphasize that a persistent contradiction remains. While independent or third-party candidates saw a surge in recruitment—with 217 independents running for House and Senate seats in 2026—the vast majority of independent voters still break for major party candidates when casting their ballots to avoid what they perceive as a "wasted vote". For data on how independent voters cast their ballots during the 2026 midterms, consult official post-election surveys and national exit poll archives.
that's who the next clown we put into the oval office has to appeal to... not a brash braggadocios bombastic asshole.
personally, I'd love to see an electable third party candidate unbeholden to either of the major political parties who got us to the place we now are come forward... which is about as likely as me winning the Powerball five times in a row.
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