An Independent is someone who wants to take the politics out of politics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An independent politician seeks to remove partisan bias from governance.
- In plain terms
- Independents want politics to focus on issues rather than party loyalty.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on substance over party lines.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you vote for someone who doesn't fit your party?
- Does party loyalty help or hurt governance?
Another view
Independents may lack the organizational support needed to pass legislation.
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