Partisan divisions sharpen as independent voters fade

[brooklynite]

The Hill

The number of pure independent voters is dwindling, leading to an increase in partisanship as both Democrats and Republicans move to rally their bases ahead of the 2020 presidential race.

A Pew Research survey released in March found that 81 percent of voters who called themselves independents actually lean toward the Republican or Democratic party, leaving only 7 percent of Americans who say they don’t lean toward a party.

Strategists say that trend is reflected on the 2020 trail, where President Trump has been primarily focused on rallying his base, using a number of tactics such as calling for a wall along the southern border and attacking prominent Democrats.

Meanwhile, Democratic presidential contenders are increasingly moving to the left on issues such as health care and tax policy, reflecting a party that is more progressive and younger.

[Cary]

1. If they were already Republican or Democrat then who cares what they call themselves?

I might use a different word than "independent." Mealymouthed?

Stand up for your values, if you have values. Good grief.

[jayschool2013]

2. Or just simply uninformed

The infamous "low-information voters."

Some have legitimate reasons for remaining poorly informed, though.