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Holden Lipscomb

February 25, 2025

Independent Voters Want Leadership, Not Trade Wars

Last week, President Trump sent markets into a frenzy by announcing 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with an additional 10 percent tariff on China.

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Ethan Nelson

February 18, 2025

Independents Strongly Back Trump's Bipartisan Potential

A new Independent Center survey of 1500 adults (1200 registered voters) indicates a preference for political cooperation and independent leadership heading into 2025.

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Holden Lipscomb

February 14, 2025

Great Expectations

Remember, above all else, independents care about affordability. “Owning the libs” might be a winner with the base, but independents are the reason the GOP swept on election night.

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Holden Lipscomb

February 7, 2025

Trump and Republicans Have an Opportunity with Democrat and Independent Voters. But There’s a Catch...

President Trump’s first weeks in office have certainly been noteworthy. The surge of executive orders indicates that the administration aims to satisfy its base.

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Ethan Nelson

February 5, 2025

Democrats and Independents Find Common Ground in 2025

Cost of Living Concerns Unite Voters Across Political Divide

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Holden Lipscomb

February 3, 2025

Independent Voters are Coming

The biggest trend this election cycle was how quickly Americans are abandoning partisan identities and declaring themselves independent.

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Holden Lipscomb

January 31, 2025

A Trump Victory Isn’t Necessarily a MAGA Mandate from Independent Voters

Donald Trump and the GOP won decisively on election night. With their victory, the incoming administration claims to have “an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”

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Ethan Nelson

January 28, 2025

What Does Success Look Like for the Trump Administration?

New polling shows Independent and Republican voters share hopes for bipartisanship in 2025, but define success differently on key economic issues like inflation and debt reduction.

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Eric Harrison

January 24, 2025

Registering and Voting as an Independent

If independents want to challenge the incumbent duopoly, they will continually face hurdles that this duopoly has put in place.

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Ethan Nelson

January 23, 2025

Independent Voters Want Trump to Cross the Aisle, Not Just Push MAGA Agenda

For Trump and other political figures, the message from independents seems clear: the route to their support lies in bipartisan cooperation rather than partisan victory.

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Holden Lipscomb

January 20, 2025

Independent Voter Sentiment is Up Everywhere

Being an incumbent has its advantages. Whether it’s name recognition, existing campaign infrastructure, or political experience, incumbents have historically held an upper hand in elections.

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Holden Lipscomb

January 17, 2025

Mr. President, Forget Greenland. Focus on the American Economy

Recently, news headlines read more like a game of Risk than genuine political discourse.

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Jason Pye

January 15, 2025

How the Filibuster Delivers for Independent Voters

Whether or not you like the filibuster probably depends on whether your “team” has control of the Senate.

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Adam Brandon

January 13, 2025

5 Key Takeaways from the 2024 Election Cycle

As we analyze the political landscape for 2025, five key trends are set to shape the narrative as we prepare for a second Trump presidency.

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Adam Brandon

January 10, 2025

The Independent Center Looks Ahead to 2025

Imagine what Washington would look like right now if we had three Independents elected to the House. Just three.

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Eric Harrison

January 8, 2025

What is an independent voter?

How do independent voters impact American politics?

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Lura Forcum

January 3, 2025

Millennials Broke the Political Binary

The ability of America’s largest generation to exist comfortably outside our binary system means a clear path away from tribalism and polarization, and toward a values-oriented, policy-focused world.

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Holden Lipscomb

December 23, 2024

Why Inclusivity Means Prosperity

The United States made tremendous advancements in creating more inclusive institutions, but the existing two-party system and increasing polarization threatens to undermine some of this progress.

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Justin Longo

Vance Reavie

December 18, 2024

Studying Independent Voters, Part 2: A Cohesive Third Force

We asked similar questions about their views on social and economic policies. The results showed a more moderate and centrist position, with a left lean on social issues and a right lean on economics.