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It's been a whirlwind.
The conversation is all about the
evolving presidential race. But underneath it all is something
astonishing. 51% of the country now identify as independent.
51%.
Many factors are driving this surge
of political independence. At the most fundamental level it’s a
protest. A protest against the self-serving culture of party politics.
A protest against political elites who call all the shots, like the
Democratic Party leaders who canceled the 2024 presidential primary in
favor of a coronation (in case you missed it, here
is our conversation with Congressman Dean Phillips about the
coronation from January 2024). A protest against election denialism.
A protest against the vicious way both political parties turn healthy
disagreement into division and hatred and pit Americans against each
other in a never ending quest to get one more vote than the other
team.
The 51% is not a bloc. We don’t all
think alike. We vote in different ways, if we vote at all. We’re not a
party --but we are a mindset. And while the media is 100% focused on every
aspect of this year’s presidential contest, independents are
consistently saying “We
Want Something Better!” Don’t take my word for it - read what Indiana independent voter
Jay Deshmukh has to say to
WFYI in Indianapolis.
This November, open primaries will
be on the ballot in 6 states across the country and hopefully
Washington DC. Another 12 states are getting ready for 2025 and 2026.
We’re in court in Tennessee and exploring new legal tactics for next
year. These are independent efforts, not partisan efforts. These are
campaigns, initiatives, lawsuits, legislation designed to amplify:
"We Want Something
Better!"
We are working really hard this
summer. Every campaign is going to be tough. What we do in the dog
days of August could make a difference between victory and defeat on
the ballot this November. We are going for broke…and we need your
help!
We have 9 days left in our summer fundraising campaign. We
just crossed $110,000 towards our goal of raising $200,000 and
ensuring we secure our $200,000 in matching gifts.
If you have already given, please give again or ask a
friend to give. If you haven’t given, please do so today. We don’t
want to leave a single dollar on the table of the generous $200,000
matching gift! Make
an investment in creating something better!
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