I think it's obvious that most people calling themselves independent lean one way or the other ideologically. But that's besides the point.
The distinction isn't between independents vs people belonging to a political party but by people that defend their party no matter what, and hate the other side no matter what. That's what's usually meant by partisan people.
That's what partisan means? Thanks, guy. Must write that down. Just have to find a pen...
Anyway, someone had mentioned upthread that independents can be partisan, someone else mentioned that they can't be. My point was they can be, and frequently are partisan. Statistical evidence supports this.
Yes, when someone is called partisan it usually has that connotation especially in the context I was using it in. Being independent doesn't mean you aren't ideologically leaning in any direction and are straight down the middle. but I would ask, if someone is so partisan than why would they not atleast join the party they supposedly like so much?
Also I specifically tried to make a distinction in my post between someone who simply belongs to a political party and somebody that is hyper partisan.
