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The article discusses the increasing skepticism towards political parties in the United States, particularly in Colorado Springs. The rise of independent voters in the area has led to the election of the first non-Republican mayor in decades. The number of independent voters in El Paso County has more than doubled in the past 10 years, and they now make up the majority of the county's electorate. This trend is reflective of a national decline in party affiliation, with a growing number of Americans identifying as independent. The rise of political independents poses challenges for the two major parties, as they may become less responsive to voters' concerns and more beholden to fringe figures. However, the article also notes that third parties have not yet been able to establish themselves as viable alternatives to the two-party system. While the future of the two major parties remains uncertain, it is unclear if independent movements will be able to gain significant traction in the near term. [Extracted from the article] |
