Why are so many people calling themselves independents?

Many Americans are now calling themselves independents. This is a big change from the past. It shows that people are not happy with the two main political parties. But what does it mean to be an independent? It is not as simple as it seems. Being an independent does not tell you much about a person's beliefs. It just means they do not want to be labeled as a Republican or a Democrat. This is similar to how, in the past, people would say they were a Republican or a Democrat, but you still had to ask more questions to find out what they really believed. Today, independents are a mix of different groups. Some vote like Democrats, some like Republicans, and others do not vote at all. This shows that being an independent does not mean you have a specific set of beliefs. It just means you do not want to be part of a political party. The reason why so many people are calling themselves independents is that the two main parties have become very similar. This is what experts call "institutional isomorphism. " It means that different organizations start to look and act the same. This has happened to the Republican and Democratic parties. They have both become very narrow in their beliefs and do not represent a wide range of views. The Republican party has become very focused on supporting President Trump. This has made it hard for people who lean right but do not support Trump to feel at home in the party. On the other hand, the Democratic party has become very focused on progressive issues. This has made it hard for people who lean left but do not support all progressive issues to feel at home in the party. The primary system is also a big reason why the parties have become so similar. In the primary system, candidates have to appeal to a small group of voters who have very specific beliefs. This makes it hard for candidates to have different views. It also makes it hard for voters to have a real choice in the general election. The result is that many voters feel like they do not have a party that represents them. This is why so many people are calling themselves independents. It is a way for them to say that they do not fit into the two main parties. But it is also a way for them to say that they want a political system that represents a wider range of views.