# @newsnation on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=W0dY-UabD24
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-05T03:57:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NewsNation (@newsnation) — https://gondola.cc/newsnation

## Caption

Todd Achilles, I-Idaho, joins “On Balance” to discuss his campaign for the Senate in the state. Achilles was one of the few candidates who dropped their association with the Democratic Party. His decision comes after a recent poll showed 45% of Americans now identify as independent voters, the highest number in over 40 years.
#idaho #senate #independents

"On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. Subscribe to his War Notes newsletter here: https://www.warnotes.com/ #OnBalance

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,505
- **Likes:** 22
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- **Comments:** 13

## Tags

onbalance, independents, senate, idaho

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