February 11, 2025

Politics with Paul #26: What Really is a Political Independent?

29 minutes

Voters identifying as "independent" are a fast-growing bloc of voters, yet there are a lot of misunderstandings about the label. "What is an independent?" seems like a straightforward question. Yet if you ask 5 different independents what it means to be independent, you could very well get 5 different definitions. Today's episode delves into how "independent" is defined, how many independents are registered to vote, and more.

Today's Random Fact of the Day that this episode also explores: Did you know that the US Senate, and some states' governors, used to be selected by state legislatures instead of a popular vote by citizens?

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(0:00) Intro and Today's Topic

(1:42) How Do People Define "Independent"?

(6:29) How Do States Register Voters as Independent?

(10:30) How Many Voters are Registered as Independent?