I am an Independent. I belong to no political party. I do miss the camaraderie that is part of the political parties. I like being part of a group or club. But “To thine own self be true.” is also part of my blood. Apparently it is the stronger part.
I have heard that about 35% of registered voters are Democrats and about 25% are Republicans. That means there are more Independents than the membership of either political party. The numbers are now starting to include some talk show hosts. The latest is Michael Smerconish who now says he has “exited the Republican Party after 30 years of active membership.”
It is doubtful that a third party will emerge to govern this nation. None have successfully developed in the past. Most likely both Republicans and Democrats will move to the political center and more Americans will vote for the candidate rather than the party. That is a situation that will breed compromise. That was the lesson from the nation’s founding fathers.
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