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Independents Back Progressive Policies | US News
Independent voters are quietly embracing key progressive policies—like taxing the rich and expanding Medicare—even if they shy away from the “democratic socialist” label. A new poll reveals 64% support higher corporate taxes and 60% back universal healthcare, making them pivotal in swing races. Yet, nearly half say they’d avoid voting for candidates who identify as such, highlighting a branding gap. Republicans are seizing on this to paint Democrats as extreme, even as independents remain open to policy ideas that don’t align with party labels. The takeaway? Voters want results, not…
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