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Jason Thurlkill
Jason Thurlkill is a freelance writer. He has reported for
The Hotline
and a
New York Observer
political blog. Previously, he studied demographic trends for a Washington, D.C. polling firm.
Who Are Independents?
Politicians chase them in every election, but what do they want to hear from President Obama?
Jason Thurlkill
May 10, 2011