Oregon: Those prickly independents!

Why Republicans Got Thumped in Oregon, Russell Sadler, BlueOregon ...Oregon Republicans are reluctant to accept the reality that their party is simply not nominating candidates who can attract the independent votes they need to win statewide office. As a result, they have no one in the political pipeline who has the experience the public expects of someone who is running for governor.... Those independents are a prickly bunch. Polls show they have almost nothing on common -- except their contempt for Republicans and Democrats. ...