Oh yes, every two years, what an UNCANNY COINCIDENCE that an independent speaks six months before an election. You are truly the world's greatest detective. meanwhile, in reality, independents are 40% of the electorate. Ds and Rs are down to 30% each. Perhaps you should listen to the independents, instead of insulting them? You need independents to win any election. You're not doing yourself any favors. This is why bOtH pArTiEs are losing voters; when will you figure it out, detective?