Independents

A survey found 95 percent believe the US is in an affordability crisis, with around half of Democrats, Republicans, and independents reporting difficulty affording necessary goods like gas and food.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are closely matched in the U.S. Senate race, with Paxton leading Republicans and Talarico leading independents and moderates.

A new CNN poll reveals that 47% of Americans do not identify as Democrats or Republicans, with many describing themselves as independent, part of another party, or having no opinion. The remaining respondents identified as Republicans (26%) or Democrats (27%).

AP-NORC polling shows a significant decline in Donald Trump's support among independents during his second term, with approval dropping from about half to one-quarter among non-college-educated independents. The erosion of support, particularly after Trump's first 100 days and key events like a government shutdown and the Iran war, has closed the education-based approval gap among independents.

AP-NORC polling shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis links this shift to events during Trump's second term, including the government shutdown and the Iran war, erasing a prior education-based approval gap among independents.

Independents contributed to Trump's second-term victory, but a new AP-NORC polling analysis reveals many have since become disillusioned with him. The findings highlight a shift in sentiment among independent voters post-election.

A Gallup poll shows declining support for LGBTQ+ issues in the U.S., with same-sex marriage approval dropping from 65% to a six-point decrease since 2023 and moral acceptance of gender transition falling to 38%. The shift is driven by Republicans and independents, while Democrats' views remain stable. Public opposition to taxpayer-funded gender surgeries and conservative pushback against DEI initiatives are highlighted as contributing factors.

NASA veterans launched a nonprofit called Astronauts for America to defend Americans’ constitutional rights. The group includes over 100 former astronauts with bipartisan goals, emphasizing 'patriotic, not partisan' objectives.

A record 70% of voters say taxes are too high, with concerns about wasteful government spending rising to 75%. Partisan divides persist on the Trump administration's handling of spending cuts, while Democrats and independents show heightened frustration compared to previous years.