Independents who say they feel closer to one of the two parties are called:

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Independent leaners are those who identify as independents, but they lean toward one of the two major parties in terms of their voting behavior and political preferences. Attitudinal independents have no strong ties or preferences for either party, while behavioral independents may not identify with a party but are consistent in their voting behavior. Pure independents have no ties or leanings towards either party.

Independents Who Say They Feel Closer to One of the Two