Independent voters in Southwest skyrocket. Will this bring accountability to the parties? Any other benefits?

Question

Good article with graph
: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/24/us/politics/24indie.html?hp&ex=1161748800&en=f6fc81f67998fd57&ei=5094&partner=homepage

Answer 1

I like the article. I am an independent in CA simply so that I can chose candidates in the more contested primary. Party labels don't mean much, except in states with political patronage like Illinois or NY.