New Independents Fuel Partisan Divide
February 21, 2026·3 days ago·via Chattanooga Times Free Press
A Chattanooga perspective argues surging independents ironically make U.S. politics more partisan, as they split sharply on issues without party loyalty. This shift challenges the myth of a moderate middle, showing voters polarize on core fights like government overreach and liberty. From a conservative view, it validates America First priorities - independents reject big-government liberals, demanding common-sense reforms over elite spin.
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