The Independent Politician
T.I.P. is a movement dedicated to promoting and supporting independent politicians. We believe that independent candidates bring a fresh perspective and a new voice to the political arena, and we are committed to helping them get noticed and elected to office.
Why We decided to register independent
We believe that independent candidates can bring a new perspective to the political scene and that they can make a real difference in their communities. We want to help them navigate the complex political landscape and to give them a platform to share their ideas and vision with the public.
our mission
Our mission is to support and empower independent politicians, who have chosen to register as independent, to run for office and to give them a platform to share their ideas and vision with the public.
The Challenge of Running as an Independent
Running for office as an independent candidate can be a challenging task. Independent candidates often face obstacles that candidates from established political parties do not, such as lack of funding, name recognition, and access to the political system.
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TIP is here to help independent candidates overcome these challenges and to give them the support they need to be successful.
Join Us
We welcome everyone who shares our vision to join our movement and support independent politicians.
You can help by spreading the word, volunteering, or donating.
Together, we can make a difference and help independent politicians to be heard and to make a change.
*According to a 2020 Gallup poll, 42% of Americans identified as independent, while 29% identified as Democrats and 27% identified as Republicans.
Explore Our That We Works
The independent movement has a long and storied history in the United States. Independent candidates have run for office at all levels of government, from local positions to the presidency, and have made a significant impact on the political landscape.
One of the most well-known independent candidates was George Wallace, who ran for president in 1968 and received nearly 10 million votes.
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notable independent candidates include Ross Perot, who ran for president in 1992 and 1996, and Ralph Nader, who ran for president in 2000.
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Despite the challenges they face, independent candidates have been able to make a real impact on the political scene.
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They have been able to bring new perspectives and ideas to the table, and they have been able to challenge the status quo and shake up the political establishment.
At T.I.P., we are committed to continuing this legacy of independent leadership and to supporting independent candidates at all levels of government.
We believe that independent candidates can make a real difference in their communities, and we are dedicated to helping them get noticed and elected to office.
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STONE QATE
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Historical Perspective
George Washington
As the first President of the United States, George Washington set a precedent for political leadership that continues to inspire and guide us today.
In his Farewell Address, delivered in 1796 as he was leaving office after two terms as President, Washington warned against the dangers of political parties and urged Americans to avoid "the baneful effects of the spirit of party." He believed that political parties could lead to the downfall of the republic and that they could be used by "cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men" to subvert the power of the people and to seize control of the government.
Washington's words are still studied and referenced today as a warning against the dangers of political polarization and the importance of national unity. His election set a precedent for future independent candidates.
Candidate Stories
Follow our series of blog posts on the candidates that ran as independent. The ones below ran for President, It’s important to keep in mind that while these candidates did not win the Presidential elections, but they were able to bring attention to certain issues and bring new perspectives to the political arena, and that’s what independent candidates often do.
Wallace’s campaign was built on a message of opposition to the Civil Rights Movement and he gained support among many disaffected white working-class voters in the South. Despite not winning the election, he received nearly 10 million votes, which is one of the highest vote totals for a third-party candidate in U.S. history.
Perot’s campaign focused on issues such as the budget deficit and trade policy. He received 18.9% of the popular vote, which is the highest percentage of the popular vote ever received by a third-party candidate in a U.S. presidential election.
Nader’s campaign focused on issues such as campaign finance reform and environmental protection. He received 2.7% of the popular vote, but his campaign was criticized by some Democrats as having a spoiler effect on the election outcome
An independent politician is a politician who is not affiliated with any political party. They are not bound by the policies or ideologies of a particular party, and are free to make decisions based on their own beliefs and principles. As such, there is no party headquarters for independent politicians.
Learn more about the independents that led the way
• George Wallace (1968) • Ross Perot (1992, 1996) • Ralph Nader (1996, 2000, 2008) • Pat Buchanan (2000) • John Anderson (1980) • Strom Thurmond (1948) • Teddy Roosevelt (1912) • Bernie Sanders (2016, 2020) • Howard Schultz (2020) • Bill Weld (2020) • Mike Bloomberg (2020) • Lincoln Chafee (2016) • Michael Bennet (2020) • Mark Sanford (2020) • Andrew Yang (2020) • Joe Walsh (2020) • Gary Johnson (2012, 2016) • Jill Stein (2012, 2016) • Evan McMullin (2016)
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