But it is these independent-minded voters who will determine the winner in November.
Today's union members are independent-minded voters.
Randi Barbour is one of the independent-minded voters who have made the state fertile ground for both parties.
Although the independent-minded voters here are known for winnowing Presidential fields, the results of this primary assured a prolonged, frenetic competition.
Together with large numbers of centrist Republicans and Democrats, these independent-minded voters are neither conservative nor liberal in the traditional sense.
Don't be afraid to turn to those independent-minded voters or some of those open-minded Democrats, because you know what?
Over the years, Nebraska, proud of its independent-minded voters, has elected many Democratic governors and senators.
In the West, home to many independent-minded voters, five states with 36 electoral votes are within reach of either candidate.
There has also been an increasing number of unaffiliated, independent-minded voters.
The new job-creating industries - technology and the Internet - have produced younger and more independent-minded voters.