Win or lose, independent candidates want to meet voters in the middle
Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the…
NPR reports: Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low.
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