Frustration, not fear of judgment, drives the rise of independent voters
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A record number of Americans now identify as political independents. A new study reveals voters are shedding their party labels not to avoid social stigma, but because they are genuinely frustrated with their own party's candidates and platforms.
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Original Title: Rising number of Americans who identify as political independents is driven by genuine dissatisfaction with their own preferred party, rather than a desire to hide their political leanings to avoid social judgment. Trend of political independence reflects real frustration with American politics.