The Bay State has always had an independent streak, and the numbers back it up. 


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The Bay State has always had an independent streak, and the numbers back it up.{ai:summary}<p>Massachusetts has a long history of independence, reflected in its political trends and voter behavior. The state's unique character is supported by statistical evidence showing its distinctiveness within the broader national context. </p><p>#politics</p>

Party pooper: Voter enrollment of Democrats, Republicans decline in Massachusetts as independents rise

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