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catbyte

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1. Aren't they like 3-4% of voters?

Reply to DonCoquixote (Original post)

Fri May 18, 2012, 09:09 AM

May 2012

If you believe the pundits, 47% are hardened Democrats, 47% are hardened Republicans and the 3-4% decide the election. I don't know if I believe that, but that's what the so-called "experts" say.

Diane
Anishinaabe in MI & mom to Leo, Sophie, Taz & Nigel, members of Dogs Against Romney, Cat Division
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Who are the "independents?" [View all] DonCoquixote May 2012 OP

Aren't they like 3-4% of voters? catbyte May 2012 #1

Yes, and No ... respectively. JoePhilly May 2012 #2

The same assholes you run into who talk about how big government has gotten but can't Guy Whitey Corngood May 2012 #3

I'm a lifelong independent Fresh_Start May 2012 #4

I guess the reason for independence Fresh_Start May 2012 #5

I am now and have been for over forty years an "Independent" Bandit May 2012 #6

one of my sisters is a proud independent ctaylors6 May 2012 #7

Like I said DonCoquixote May 2012 #8

Independents are usually clueless voters but a few are disgusted voters mmonk May 2012 #9

I consider myself an Independent. Xyzse May 2012 #10

fair enough DonCoquixote May 2012 #11

Dummies Who Let The Rest of Us Choose The Candidate(s) otohara May 2012 #12

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