I heard on CNN the other day that more Americans identify themselves as Independent than Dem or Rep?

Question

So why doesn't the independent candidate get more votes in the presidential election

Answer 1

cnn is the problem they will say anything true or not mostly not

Answer 2

I think that most voters are in the middle between both parties. While the candidates are often closer to the party line, the voters still have to select between the two parties. Independent candidates do not have the money, people, or visibility to run an effective campaign. It is impossible in some states to get on the ballot. Other states make it difficult to get on the ballot.
There is an organization this election that is trying to build momentum to give the independents a voice in the election. It may or may not succeed depending on whether they can motivate that independent group. It is www.unity08.com. Look at it and you see some interest. They are far from being a strong enough power to make a difference - YET.

Answer 3

I registered as an Independent here in CA. Independent only means that you are not registered with either one party or the other, it does not determine how you will vote.

There are usually no good Independent candidates good enough to advance. A candidate who is Independent is usually liberal.

I am independent so I can vote in any primary I want. I intend to vote in the Democrat Primary because the Democrats have the power in CA, but I will vote Republican in the general election when it counts the most.

Answer 4

Indepent means that a person is not a slave to the propaganda of the Republican or the Democratic pary. It means they don't vote the way the party wants, but the way THEY want. They are more prepared, know the candidates better, spend more time researching each candidate, listening to everyones point of view... In other words, they are smart enough to make their own decision about the candidates and the issues and don't look to someone else to tell them what they should think or how they should vote.

By the way, they are usually smarter - and right.

Answer 5

There is not 'Independent' candidate. There are a multitude of thrid-party candidates who get virtually no votes.

Those who identify as 'Independent' merely disagree with both the Democrats and Republicans to enough of an extent that they can't stand to identify with either. That doesn't mean they agree with eachother, at all.

Answer 6

Because all the campaign money goes to Dem or Rep. candidates.

Not to mention name-brand recognition, nobody knows who the independent candidates really are.

For the independent movement to grow, a major political player needs to jump ship and come over. However, all the mainstream candidates are afraid of losing donations, so they won't.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

What they are doing is pointing out that more voters are not going to continue voting for a straight party ticket. They are going to vote for the best candidate. We can say this is one thing good that Bush actually acomplished.

Answer 9

I believe that many people don't want to box themselves in as Democrats or Republicans However, people generally vote for someone who they believe has a chance at winning, unless they choose to make a protest vote.

Answer 10

You heard this? On the radio? Is there an article on CNN's webpage because I couldn't find anything.

Answer 11

this is most likely true. i know on yahoo chat they say they are independent because they are tired of getting bashed because they support either repubs or dems.