TODAY'S NEWS HEADLINES for INDEPENDENT VOTERS

• Dan Walters: Dems face 'third rail' of politics (Sac Bee)
• Vote for the candidate, not just the party (The Record blog)
• Gravel Hopeful Despite Lack of Exposure (Christian Broadcast Network)
• Democrats go another round in Vegas (Boston Globe)
• Nevada readies for Dem debate (RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL)
• Karl Rove To "Balance" Kos at Newsweek The Nation (The Nation)