Offers a more comprehensive overview of the independent voter than has been currently published, putting the flesh of voter attitudes and characteristics on the bones of statistics. Views independents through the lenses of front-line activism as well as academic analysis, demonstrating independent voter impact on elections. Provides a different narrative about the independent voter than most political scientists, offering a distinctly historical and culturally-grounded view.

Offers a more comprehensive overview of the independent voter than has been currently published, putting the flesh of voter attitudes and characteristics on the bones of statistics. Views independents through the lenses of front-line activism as well as academic analysis, demonstrating independent voter impact on elections. Provides a different narrative about the independent voter than most political scientists, offering a distinctly historical and culturally-grounded view.