I read Romney won Indies nationally by 5%. I think THIS is how he STILL lost nationally:

[lalalu]

4. Most were "independents" embarrased to admit they are republicans.

I think there are two unreported stories.

1. The larger than expected turnout of black voters. This was not just about reelecting a black president as republicans try to portray it. I heard real anger amongst black voters about trying to suppress voting rights. There was also offense that they were trying to do a wedge by pretending they were only after people here illegally and voting. Black voters saw it for what it was and the fact that the Supreme Court is trying to overturn parts of the Voting Rights Act proves them right. Little is being reported on the backlash from black voters.

2. Young voters did turn out. They want a different America. I wish there were more and I am still surprised how some young people can vote for Romney. Many young voters are more in touch with the world due to technology. They are not buying the line that we have the best health care system in the world or that 47% of the country should be told to go to hell. This is a group that often gets labeled in negative ways. They made me proud on election day.