Independent Democrat

• Lieberman May Still Hold Key to Chamber ; Democrat-Turned-Independent Eyed in Filibuster-Proof Majority

Through a quirk in the rules, Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman may once again emerge as the Senate Democrats' indispensable man, despite his support of the Iraq war, his full-throated endorsement of Republican Sen. John McCain for president and his prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention in September. The Democrat-turned-independent, who provided the crucial 51st vote to give Democrats control of the Senate in 2006 could - a number of election forecasters project - provide the crucial 60th vote party strategists are lusting for to build a "filibuster- proof" Senate majority after Nov. 4.

• The Washington Times
• October 30, 2008

• Democrat or Republican, Everyone's an Independent

I have been the security pro-Israel leader," [Mark Kirk] said He added that Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Sallai Meridor, called him a "unique asset" to his country. In [Dan Seals]' view, "the U.S.-Israel relationship has never been more important." He mentioned the danger currently posed by "this lunatic in Iran". "I continue to vote my district, not the party line," [Elizabeth Coulson] told the audience. "I was involved in overthrowing the Republican leadership in Springfield," she said, adding, "A new legislator can't do it.

• Chicago Jewish Star
• August 28, 2009

• Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission Choice of Democrat Mcnulty Leaves Rural Counties On Outside

Arizona's Independent Redistricting Commission is four-fifths filled out, and to date, all the members are from Maricopa and Pima counties. That leaves 13 counties without a member on the body that will redraw the state's legislative and congressional districts, and at least one official in one of those left-out counties isn't happy about the situation.

• Arizona Capitol Times
• February 27, 2011

• Just Refer to Lieberman As Independent-Democrat

He was a Democrat who won re-election as an independent, so Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman now says he wants to be called an Independent-Democrat. If that's not confusing enough, the three-term lawmaker who will caucus with Senate Democrats would not rule out entertaining entreaties from the GOP if he starts to feel uncomfortable among Democrats.

• Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
• November 13, 2006

• National Federation of Independent Business Candidate-Endorsement List Includes Lone Democrat

Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor was the lone Democrat among 44 Arizona legislative candidates to receive the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business - Arizona. The rest of the list, comprised of all Republicans, includes seven senators and 26 representatives seeking reelection, and eight House candidates and two Senate candidates. No Libertarians, Greens or independents secured endorsements.

• Arizona Capitol Times
• July 14, 2010

• Independent Poll Shows Democrat Incumbent John Boccieri Trailing Challenger Jim Renacci by 13 Points in Bellweather Ohio Congressional Race

AKRON, Ohio, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- An independent poll commissioned by the non-profit group U.S. Citizens Association in Ohio's hotly contested 16th Congressional District reveals troubling news for first-term Democrat Representative John Boccieri in his re- election campaign against Republican Jim Renacci. National eyes are trained on the outcome of the 16th District of Ohio as a key indicator in predicting Republican chances of taking control of the House of Representatives in November.

• U.S. Newswire
• May 24, 2010

• Ricci Case Mayor's Fault, Foe Says

NOTE: Online video In an increasingly heated race for the city's top office, independent Democrat Jeffrey Kerekes attacked Mayor John DeStefano Jr. Tuesday, arguing DeStefano should be held responsible for the $5 million Ricci discrimination settlement.

• New Haven Register
• October 13, 2011

• On to November: Primary Election Results

Races were uncontested in all but the following areas: Dumont, Elmwood Park, Englewood, Leonia, Maywood, Ridgefield, Passaic County, Hawthorne, West Milford, Woodland Park. Results are unofficial. (D) - Democrat, (R) - Republican, (I) - independent

• The Record, Bergen County, NJ
• June 09, 2011

• People Need Choice, Blocker-Adams Says Independent Tries to Unseat Democrat

It has been a numbers game for Helen Blocker-Adams since she announced in March her intentions to run as an independent for the state House District 120 seat. Some examples:

• Augusta Chronicle, The
• September 18, 2006

• Ricci Case Mayor's Fault, Foe Says

By Abbe Smith Register Staff asmith@nhregister.com NEW HAVEN -- In an increasingly heated race for the city's top office, independent Democrat Jeffrey Kerekes attacked Mayor John DeStefano Jr. Tuesday, arguing DeStefano should be held responsible for the $5 million Ricci discrimination settlement.

• New Haven Register
• October 18, 2011