Independents: The tipping factor in the US elections

Independent voters have proven to be a force to reckon with. They have granted a lesson to Democrats to get in touch with their ideological centre and made Trump a political rock star.
Republicans! Trump is the man of your dreams

The White House has been out of the hands of the Republicans for eight years, and many cannot ignore the will of the voter base, especially when Trump enjoys a significant lead. Any attempt to stall the nomination at the party convention will look like pure sabotage.
Trump soars, but Republicans lose

Donald Trump’s dominance is also bolstered by the inability of other party candidates to consolidate moderate Republican votes.
Bernie vs Trump: Conviction vs Politics

Sanders and Trump are not traditional politicians. They are wild cards in their respective political arenas, one driven by principle and the other by the ambition to win.