- For the first time ever, a record 45% of Americans now say they’re political independents, more than republicans or democrats combined.
- That is according to a new Gallup poll.
- Tampa Bay 28 anchor Paul LaGrone had a conversation with political science expert Dr. Bo Kabala for this week’s Full Circle Florida about this new poll.
- They discuss what is really behind these numbers, voter burnout, the future of party loyalty and how parties adjust from a campaign strategy standpoint.
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