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What percentage of Americans identify themselves at independents? What percentage of Republican primary voters say they want more candidates from which to choose a presidential nominee?

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last updated 8 January 2015

A record-high percentage of Americans identify themselves as independents. 40% of Americans now say they are independents, compared with 31% who say they are Democrats, and 27% who identify themselves as Republicans.

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58% of Republican primary voters say they want more presidential candidate choices than the current field—a 12% increase since October. 37% say they are satisfied with the candidates who are running.

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