268. Will Anyone Listen to Independents in 2024? A Special Short Episode with Paul Rieckhoff.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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This episode is a little different. It’s a quick hit episode from host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff)--with a reading of his recent op-ed that appeared on Smerconish.com (co-authored with John Opdycke(@jbopdycke, the President of Open Primaries). It highlights the influence of independent voters in the New Hampshire primary, making specific note of independent’s support of candidates Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips. While neither candidate won their primary, their performance underscored the challenges for Trump and Biden going forward. And what 2024 means for America–and for independents. Will 2024 be the year independent voters gain recognition in a political landscape dominated by partisan influences? Will there be an increased focus on independents, who constitute the largest and fastest-growing segment of the electorate, spanning diverse demographics and states? Independents are fed up with partisan politics and want a more collaborative political environment. We want change. We want better. In 2024, will we be heard? Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff provides light to contrast the heat. It’s independent content for independent Americans. And every episode delivers a dose of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. Where you can also see or watch extra content with this guest. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us–where you can also grab some cool IA gear. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.9	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:02.9	Welcome to a special episode 268.
0:06.8	I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.
0:09.0	My kids are on winter break this week, so so am I.
0:12.9	I'm taking a break to get out of the city, and I'm going to get some fresh air and some nature,
0:17.2	but I still want to bring you an episode to help you stay vigilant.
0:20.8	So here it is, a very special episode of Independent Americans coming in hot for winter
0:25.5	break, and I will be back next week with a new conversation and an all-new episode.
0:29.9	Stay vigilant.
0:31.2	Power by Righteous Media. Welcome to Independent Americans, and welcome to a special extra episode.
0:52.4	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff.
0:56.8	I'm going to share with you a piece that I just wrote with John Optike, president of open primaries, an ally and friend in this independent movement.
1:03.5	It posted recently on Smirkanis.com and touches on the core of what's happening in America
1:08.8	involving independence and what's happening in
1:11.7	the future. The title is, will anyone listen to independence after New Hampshire by John
1:19.5	Updike and Paul Reichoff? Independent voters, like the two of us, played a powerful role in the New Hampshire primary, driving support
1:30.3	for Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips. Neither one, but both overperformed and showed the challenges
1:38.1	that both Trump and Biden will face this November if they are indeed the Democratic and Republican nominees. Could
1:46.5	2024 finally be the year in which independent voters get some respect? Or will we continue to
1:54.2	suffer the same fate as Rodney Dangerfield in a political culture driven by partisan actors
2:00.3	with unlimited budgets and powerful algorithms.
2:04.4	The coverage of the 2024 race should focus on independence, and there's signs that that may
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