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world27 days ago•2 min saved

Vietnam vote cements near-total control as 93% of candidates are Communist Party members

Vietnam is voting for the National Assembly, with 864 candidates of whom about 93% are Communist Party members and 7.5% independents. The ruling party dominates the 500-seat parliament (and holds about 97% of seats overall). Over 73 million voters are electing National Assembly members and local representatives, with results due March 23 and an early-April opening session to approve top leaders such as the president and prime minister. While many citizens hope for modernization, some express skepticism that the election will alter daily life in this one-party state.

via Al Jazeera|

#communist-party #elections #independents

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Indie Senate bids test Democrats as red states fear vote-splitting

In deep-red Montana, Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota, liberal independents have filed Senate bids, but local Democrats won’t back non-Democrats, risking vote-splitting that could hand the GOP a larger majority; the dynamics echo Nebraska’s 2024 Osborn run, while Montana’s Bodnar faces a party pledge to back only Democrats, leaving independents to contend with fractured fields and intensified intra-party tension.

via Politico|

#democrats #independents #politics

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Polls Signal Trump Support Fading as State of the Union Approaches

New polls released ahead of Trump’s State of the Union show his national job approval around 39% with notable disapproval (about 47% strongly). Independents are drifting away (CNN: 26% approve), while Republicans’ backing remains but has softened (CNN: 82% approve, down 8 points; WaPo: 48% strongly approve, down from 63%). Voters disapprove of immigration (58%), economy (57%), inflation (65%), and tariffs (64%), and only 38% say the country is moving in the right direction. Democrats and independents largely say the nation is worse off than a year ago, signaling broad concern as the address nears.

via Politico|

#approval-rating #donald-trump #independents

politics1 month ago•214 min saved

Independents' support for Trump hits new low ahead of State of the Union

CNN's latest SSRS poll shows Trump’s overall approval at 36% with independents at 26%—the lowest independents reading in either term—amid 61% who say his policies will move the country in the wrong direction. Voters cite the economy and cost of living as the top issue for his State of the Union.

via CNN|

#approval-rating #independents #politics

business2 months ago•8 min saved

Why Simple, Timeless Watches Are Winning in 2026

Tariffs aren’t the main issue anymore; 2025 closed strongly and Rostovsky expects a resilient 2026. The market is shifting toward classic, simple, well-finished watches and neo-vintage designs, with independents driving innovation (now including Daniel Roth). Currency shifts are lifting US prices and eroding pricing parity, but collectors remain active and local buying grows, signaling continued demand for understated luxury.

via Robb Report|

#business #daniel-roth #independents

politics2 months ago•313 min saved

CNN poll shows Democrats fired up for midterms despite low leader approval

A CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds Democrats have a deeply motivated base and hold a five-point edge on the national generic congressional ballot, widening to about a 16-point edge among the most motivated voters. Yet approval of congressional Democratic leaders sits at 28% (Republicans at 35%), with a large share of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents saying Democrats have done too little to oppose Trump and have been ineffective against GOP policies. Independents broadly disapprove of both parties’ leaders (around 75%). Despite the tepid mood about leadership, many voters still favor Democrats on the generic ballot, and Republicans remain competitive in some districts. The poll surveyed 1,209 adults (968 registered voters) from Jan. 9–12, with a margin of sampling error of ±3.1 percentage points (±3.5 for registered voters).

via CNN|

#democrats #generic-ballot #independents

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Record-High 45% of Americans Identify as Independents, Reshaping U.S. Politics

Gallup's 2025 poll shows a record 45% of U.S. adults identify as independents, with Democrats and Republicans at 27% each; among independents, 20% lean Democratic, 15% lean Republican, and 10% non-leaners, yielding a 47% Dem-leaning vs 42% Republican-leaning average when leaners are included. Conservative identification (35%) still edges liberal (28%), but the gap is the smallest since 1992 and moderates are 33%. The rise in independents is driven by younger generations—Gen Z (56%) and millennials—reshaping the political landscape, while overall party favorability remains weak for both parties.

via Gallup News|

#demographics #gallup-poll #generation-z

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Independents' Support Drops as Trump's Approval Hits Second-Term Low

Six months into his second term, President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37%, with independents' support falling to a historic low of 29%. His ratings on key issues are generally poor, and his overall approval is comparable to his first-term lows, indicating waning support outside his Republican base.

via Gallup News|

#approval-rating #gallup-poll #independents

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Trump's Guilty Verdict Shakes Voter Opinions, Biden Escalates Criticism"

Recent polls indicate that a majority of independent voters believe former President Donald Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race following his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a New York criminal hush money case. While 49% of Americans overall want Trump to end his campaign, 52% of independents and 67% of voters opposed to both Trump and President Joe Biden share this sentiment. Despite this, a significant portion of Republican voters remain supportive of Trump, with many viewing the conviction as politically motivated.

via Forbes|

#2024-election #conviction #independents

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Polls and Donors React to Trump's Legal Troubles Ahead of 2024"

A recent ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of independents and "double haters" believe former President Donald Trump should end his 2024 presidential campaign following his conviction on 34 counts in a hush-money trial. Specifically, 52% of independents and 67% of "double haters" think Trump should drop out, which could significantly impact the upcoming election. The poll also shows that 72% of Republicans still view Trump favorably, while no "double haters" have a favorable view of either Trump or President Joe Biden.

via ABC News|

#2024-election #biden #independents

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Polls Show Mixed Reactions to Trump's Conviction and Fairness of Trial"

A CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that 54% of independents believe former President Trump received a fair trial in his New York hush money criminal case, with 56% agreeing the jury reached the right verdict. The poll highlights a significant partisan divide, with most Democrats supporting the trial's fairness and verdict, while the majority of Republicans view it as unfair and politically motivated.

via The Hill|

#fair-trial #independents #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Nikki Haley's Super Tuesday Performance and Future in the GOP"

Nikki Haley's support in the Republican primaries has been boosted by her appeal to independents, moderates, and women, with a quarter to a third of the vote in early contests. She holds an advantage over Donald Trump in a potential general election match-up with Joe Biden, particularly among independents and women. A CBS News/YouGov survey indicates that some voters who would choose Haley in a Biden-Haley match-up would defect to Biden if Trump is the nominee, with most being independents and women dissatisfied with both major parties. Despite this, Trump continues to have a strong hold on the Republican Party, with the majority of Republican registered voters emphasizing the importance of loyalty to him.

via CBS News|

#donald-trump #independents #nikki-haley

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Imran Khan Supporters Lead Amid Election Rigging Protests in Pakistan"

Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan lead in the final poll count in Pakistan's national election, with 93 of 264 seats, while the party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, secured 75 seats. With no clear majority, coalition talks are underway to form a government, raising uncertainty. The delay in releasing the results has sparked concerns, and Khan's supporters faced challenges due to a ban on contesting under his party's symbol and his imprisonment.

via Reuters|

#coalition #election #imran-khan

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Imran Khan-Backed Candidates Lead Final Poll Count in Pakistan Election Amid Allegations of Vote-Rigging"

Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan lead in the final poll count in Pakistan's national election, winning 101 of the 264 seats, while the party of another former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, won 75 seats. The delay in releasing the tally has raised questions about the process, with Sharif's party now in talks to form a coalition government. Khan's supporters, running as independents due to a ban on contesting under his party's symbol, face challenges in forming a government, including being ineligible for reserved seats.

via NBC News|

#election #imran-khan #independents

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Public Fatigue Grows as Biden Impeachment Inquiry Continues

A Morning Consult poll reveals that support for moving forward with the impeachment of President Joe Biden has significantly declined among independents, posing a concern for House Republicans. While 44% of voters support launching impeachment proceedings, independents' opposition has risen from 36% in September to 43% currently. Republican support has also slightly dropped by 3 percentage points. However, among Republicans who favor the impeachment inquiry, 58% believe Biden has committed an impeachable offense. House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to narrowly pass a formal resolution for the impeachment inquiry, but Republicans have yet to provide direct evidence of wrongdoing by Biden himself.

via Business Insider|

#biden #impeachment #independents