The Political Orphanage To Make a Terrifying Spoiler Candidate
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Aug 13, 2025 Adam Brandon, a senior advisor at The Independent Center and former president of FreedomWorks, dives into the shifting landscape of American politics. He highlights how young voters are increasingly disenchanted with traditional parties and explores the rise of independent candidates. Brandon discusses strategies for leveraging disillusionment into a powerful electoral force. He also touches on the transformative role of technology in campaigning and the importance of building coalitions among the growing independent electorate for meaningful reform.
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Movement Over Party
- The Independence Center aims to build a movement, not a new party, because lasting change comes from movements rather than parties.
- Technology, generational shifts, and a centrist 'big tent libertarianism' make a new independent movement feasible now.
Target Congress, Not The Presidency
- Adam Brandon argues a targeted House strategy (winning a handful of swing seats) can flip congressional control dynamics more safely than running a disruptive presidential bid.
- A few independents holding the balance could force regular order and make Congress relevant again.
Make Entitlements And Health Bipartisan
- Prioritize bipartisan problem-solving on entitlements and health care rather than partisan signaling.
- Move employer health subsidies to individual vouchers or tax-code fixes to expand portability and market choice.
