Independent (politician)

In politics, an independent is a a politician who is not affiliated with any political party. In countries with a two-party system, independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between the two parties, or may feel that neither of the two parties adequately represents their viewpoint.

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Politics - Politician - Political party - Two-party system - Centrist

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Recent independent candidates for U.S. President include John Anderson in 1980, Ross Perot in 1992 and Ralph Nader in 2004.

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U.S. President - John Anderson - 1980 - Ross Perot - 1992 - Ralph Nader - 2004

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Current independent UK MPs are Peter Law (MP for Blaenau Gwent) and Dr. Richard Taylor, sole member of the Independent Kidderminster Hospital and Health Concern party (MP for Wyre Forest). Dr. Richard Taylor's election to Parliament is most notable for the fact that he is the only independent in recent times to have been re-elected for a second term.

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Peter Law - Blaenau Gwent - Dr. Richard Taylor - Independent Kidderminster Hospital and Health Concern - Wyre Forest

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Another independent UK MP in recent times is Martin Bell (MP for Tatton from 1997 to 2001).

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Martin Bell - Tatton

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