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What does it mean?
The author identifies as an independent member of Congress.
In plain terms
He is an independent congressman.
What can you take from it?
Independence is a defining political trait.

Where it applies

  • election campaigns
  • policy voting
  • public perception

Putting it to work

  • running as independent
  • voting independently

Questions to consider

  • Is independence effective in Congress?

Another view

Independence does not guarantee influence in a partisan system.

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