Show me an Independent and I will show you an American that is thoroughly disgusted with “both” major Political Parties.
Usually these Independents see little difference between the various Party candidates who end up on the ballot.
Last year 9 million “Independents” who voted for McCain in 2008 chose not to vote for Romneycare or Obamacare in 2012. Good for Obamacare, bad for Romneycare.
Welfare Democrats and Surrender Republicans create most of the disgusted Independents, some of them even vote by holding their nose if they are not to disgusted to vote - - - .
The first type of independent is person in many cases who does not want to offend. Their political orientation can be the popularity or media driven viewpoint.
The second type of independent is the one who has an opinion, and has never been involved in politics. They have a bit of opinion and may be socially liberal but fiscally conservative.
The third type is the true independent who is politically involved. They are generally opinioned and have strong feelings about issues. Again oftentimes mirror the second type, e.g., socially liberal/fiscal conservative, or leaning mid-left or leaning mid- right in orientation.
The independent of the first two varieties are true citizens of the new order. They will sacrifice but will be what are deemed sheeple. The third variety is very oftentimes actively politically, either in forums or in person with political activities.
I like the third type of independent, but have little use for the other two types as they are generally swing voters or democrats who really are just fed up with their party at the "present time".
I assume a Third Party under CRUZ would be more of the second and third type independent but it would be a group whose diverse opinion might make it better to start THREE Independent Parties to manage each one accordingly:)