2012 Showdown: Battle for the Obama Independents
Obama Independents are the most moderate segment of the electorate. Obama Independents are slightly center-left on the ideological spectrum, but McCain Independents lean to the right.
On a 5 point scale—where 1 is liberal, 3 is moderate, and 5 is conservative—Obama Independents are at 2.73 and McCain Independents at 3.73, a full point apart.
With 60% of Obama Independents identifying as moderates, there are more moderates in this group than any other, including all voters (44%), Democrats (47%), and all Independents (56%). By contrast, 42% of McCain Independents call themselves conservative and barely half say they are moderate. READ THE REPORT: 2012 Showdown: Battle for the Obama Independents
2012 Showdown: Battle for the Obama Independents
Obama Independents are the most moderate segment of the electorate. Obama Independents are slightly center-left on the ideological spectrum, but McCain Independents lean to the right.
On a 5 point scale—where 1 is liberal, 3 is moderate, and 5 is conservative—Obama Independents are at 2.73 and McCain Independents at 3.73, a full point apart.
With 60% of Obama Independents identifying as moderates, there are more moderates in this group than any other, including all voters (44%), Democrats (47%), and all Independents (56%). By contrast, 42% of McCain Independents call themselves conservative and barely half say they are moderate. READ THE REPORT: 2012 Showdown: Battle for the Obama Independents