[tkathy]

JFK would be a MODERATE Republican. For either party to win the next elections, they need to capture the moderate, independent voter.

[jmcclain19]

there is no such thing anymore as a moderate "independent" voter.

In all kinds of polls, those classifed as "independets" regularly toe one party line or another more frequently than those actually in the party. It just depends on who turns out the vote better.