Define independent

OK, I don't get too ticked very often. I may have gone a bit overboard in my last post. Not really my style. But when a candidate presents a blatant misrepresentation of themselves with the sole mission of deceiving the electorate, it can not go unnoticed.

So I challenge you defenders of the Right. How would you define independent? At what point does a candidate go from being independent to being a RINO (or DINO)? And finally, if a Democratic candidate claimed independence from their party, while sporting a voting record that was over 90% in line with party leadership and/or platform, would that be acceptable and tolerated?

I look forward to your responses.

Flash