“independent” Charts
Arizona Close to Legalizing Marijuana? »
"Two groups are trying to collect enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot in Arizona, with one aiming…
Friends and Politics Don't Mix »
If you want to keep your friends, it might be a good idea to not talk about politics. While fervent…
Independents Skyrocket as Party Polarization Surges »
While the proportion of Americans associating themselves as Democratic or Republican has precipitously dropped in the last decade, Americans' overall…
Obama Approval Ratings: August 18-24, 2014 »
Demographic breakdown of Obama's approval ratings as of this past week. Note the polarizing effect of party politics. Republicans approve…
Young Adults Disillusioned with Party Polarization »
Nearly half of all Millennials (born 1981-1994) associate themselves with neither major political party, the largest proportion of independents of…
Kansas Senate Race »
Greg Orman is the only independent candidate in the 10 toss-up states. He may not be a Democrat, but perhaps…
What do Different Ideologies Think About the Supreme Court? »
This YouGov survey is a good reflection of how widely our opinion of the government can vary, depending on our…
Red States Are More Dependent On The Federal Government »
Interestingly, the states that frequently speak out against dependence on the federal government are those that rely on assistance the…
McCain the Most Disliked Senator in Congress? »
According to a recent poll, "Senator McCain is deeply unpopular in his home state [...] making him the least popular…
Voters are Divided by Party over Financial Reform »
A clear divide of opinion exists between political parties on the issue of financial reform. When 1506 registered voters were…
