Update: The San Diego Union-Tribune just authored a compelling special report on NPP voters.

Many political commentators today are perplexed by what seems to be the increasing polarization of the two party system in America, and the rising tensions that have accompanied a rhetorical arms race of inflammatory cross fire.

It is my contention that the Republican and Democratic Parties are not in fact drifting further apart than ever before, but over recent decades have actually become more and more like each other, and that today they are nearly indistinguishable from each other in terms of the substantive policy results each delivers when in power.

San Diego, Calif.- Oprah Winfrey is a registered independent, wait... what?

The cultural icon said she has "earned the right to think for myself and to vote for myself."

At a rally in Marietta, Georgia for gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, Oprah emphasized the importance of getting out to vote over any partisan or policy message.

Independents across the country let out a collective, hell yes!

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In an interview Friday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's independent challenger, Tim Canova, told me he's ready for a legal battle over the election results next week, especially given the history of underhanded electioneering tactics the congresswoman was at the center of at the DNC, and in the 2016 congressional primary against Canova.

Many political commentators today are perplexed by what seems to be the increasing polarization of the two party system in America, and the rising tensions that have accompanied a rhetorical arms race of inflammatory cross fire.

It is my contention that the Republican and Democratic Parties are not in fact drifting further apart than ever before, but over recent decades have actually become more and more like each other, and that today they are nearly indistinguishable from each other in terms of the substantive policy results each delivers when in power.

ANNAPOLIS, MD. -  Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has cast his ballot for US Senate. However, he did not vote for Republican nominee Tony Campbell. He voted for independent candidate Neal Simon.

Simon released the following statement in response to the governor's vote:

From midterm predictions, to the migrant caravan, to foreign relations, The Flip Side is keeping it real.

It’s a newsletter digest of op-eds and analysis from liberal and conservative media. The founder The Flip Side, Annafi Wahed, and her team scour editorials from both sides of the political spectrum to bring you the legitimate views from both sides of the aisle so you can get a clear view of the other side’s perspective - no matter your bias.

In the latest episode of "In Full Color," I talk with IVN author Wes Messamore and IVC Media President Chad Peace on what independent-minded voters should be watching come Election Day.

Americans are already voting in the midterm elections. Next week, after another ugly election cycle, we’ll achieve some level of clarity on the political direction of the United States for the next two years.

But a different party in power won’t suddenly bring about progress on those issues that confront us today and that will confront us again next week. Clarity should not be confused with change.