- 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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Tampa Bay Iranians celebrate in the streets following reports of Iran's Supreme Leader's death
Iranian Americans in Tampa gathered downtown, waving flags and dancing following reports that U.S. and Israeli forces killed Iran's Supreme Leader.
Tampa Iranians take to the streets after Iran's Supreme Leader killed