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Voters Seek—But Don't Find—Safety

Independents flee Dems to avoid 'turmoil and risk'

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 6, 2009 10:56 AM CST

(Newser) – Independent voters are more volatile than ever, and politicians who want their votes need to regain their trust first, writes David Brooks. Polls show those voters, especially in new suburbs hard hit by recession, trust the government less than ever before, leaving them "in... Read full story »

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Independents flee Dems to avoid 'turmoil and risk'

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