Difference between revisions of "Independent voters"
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| − | In political usage, an ''' | + | In political usage, an '''Independent voter''' is one who has not declared a preference for a particular [[political party]]. |
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| + | "Independent" often refers to a politician who does not belong to any political party. In the [[United States of America]], [[Ross Perot]] is one of the best-known independent candidates to run for [[president]]ial office. In those [[country|countries]] with a two-party system, independents may espouse viewpoints from both parties or may even run on a single-issue not favored by either. | ||
Sometimes, even nominal members of political parties are "independents". For instance, [[Mike Huckabee]] has been willing to take [[conservative]] religious positions that other [[Republican]]s have not. He has also taken some positions which could be seen as [[liberal]]. For this, many label him an "Independent". | Sometimes, even nominal members of political parties are "independents". For instance, [[Mike Huckabee]] has been willing to take [[conservative]] religious positions that other [[Republican]]s have not. He has also taken some positions which could be seen as [[liberal]]. For this, many label him an "Independent". | ||
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Revision as of 20:51, July 7, 2010
In political usage, an Independent voter is one who has not declared a preference for a particular political party.
"Independent" often refers to a politician who does not belong to any political party. In the United States of America, Ross Perot is one of the best-known independent candidates to run for presidential office. In those countries with a two-party system, independents may espouse viewpoints from both parties or may even run on a single-issue not favored by either.
Sometimes, even nominal members of political parties are "independents". For instance, Mike Huckabee has been willing to take conservative religious positions that other Republicans have not. He has also taken some positions which could be seen as liberal. For this, many label him an "Independent".
