Most Independents Aren't All That 'Independent'
Mark Blumenthal | February 22, 2010
Topics: independents , Measurement , National Journal column , Tea Party movement
My column for this week takes up the cause of GWU Professor John Sides and looks at how the definition of "independent" used most often tends to exaggerate the degree of independence among independents. Confused by that reference? Please read the whole thing.
Update: Alan Abramowitz covered some of this material in a post in August 2009.
By Mark Blumenthal | February 22, 2010 9:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)
This was a highly informative and excellently explained article. The chart speaks quite clearly to the similarities between those who identify with a party and those who lean towards it. When push comes to shove they will stick with their leanings.
Posted on February 22, 2010 10:37 AM