Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Isn't part of that assumption what got Trump elected? I have yet to form an opinion on this issue, but you hear that "independents are just [insert other side]" from both sides I feel like.

As others have said, it seems like a good idea in theory, but extremely leery with those that are supporting it.
I don't think "independent" means what it used to mean just a few years ago. I think there are "independents" in Colorado who are actually to the left of the Democrat party.

As a reminder, here is some info I found on the "independent" member of the CO Human Rights Commission which bungled the Masterpiece Cakes issue...




I have no problem with fence-sitters being represented, historically, they are 1/3rd of registered voters in CO. And I have no problem with a fence-sitter going against my personal beliefs. I would have a problem with Dims controlling the state and strategically appointing Libs in those independent spots and pretending this is a balanced commission.

Elected representatives are in the public eye and information like the above has to pass a sniff test, although imperfect, is better than people hiding their agenda and representing themselves as fair or middle-of-the-road.