General Discussion

Most independents are just folks who are disengaged from party politics, don’t vote, and don’t give a shit about politics in general except to complain about it.

Office seekers who register as Independents are folks who thought like or were actively MAGA but see a better route to office and the payoff.

An Independent office seeker espousing progressive talking points needs a serious vetting before risking your vote.

Most independent voters are hard to market to because they’re often uninformed, disengaged, and not interested in policy. Developing an ‘offer’ that might motivate them is tough. Over analyzing can be counterproductive. When in doubt, resort to the obvious. Everyone hates high prices. Stick with that.

Embrace independent politicians when they show in office that they are in line with progressive policies and goals.

Embrace independent voters when their actions at the ballot box reveals that they’re only independents because they don’t want their friends to know that they’re Democrats at heart. In some places and situations, that’s a wise policy.