Nader might not be the candidate for all people, but it looks like his party might be. Research shows that young people across the nation are turning to the Independent Party, and young South Carolinians are definitely among those celebrating their independence.

If these voters aren't supporting Nader, what does this newfound declaration of independence really mean? Well, it means that young voters (much unlike those before them) don't share the same loyalty to one party as many older voters often do.

South Carolina native John Avlon is one of the nation's largest supporters of the Independent Party. Back in 2005 Avlon wrote a book entitled Independent Nation, about how Independents could reshape politics. So far nearly every subculture in America, has had their fifteen minutes of fame. African American women in South Carolina, Hispanics in Texas, and Native Americans in New Mexico have all had their say-- publicly.

There are still six months before the general elections, but political pundits are already putting their money on independents to decide who moves into the White House next year. With the emergence of so many new Independents, how can candidates determine what it is exactly that they want?

 Independents, though often more inclined to one party over another are asserting their right to choose, more importantly their worth. Anyone hoping to win over these voters will have to work for it.Avlon argues that independents understand that the people to the left and right are far too extreme for voters who want normalcy-- across the board. Proving the appeal of ruling as an independent, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford.

Sanford endorsed McCain before the South Carolina Republican primary. He proved himself to rule like an independent by going out of his way to publicly acknowledge (not endorse) but talk about Obama on the day of the South Carolina Democratic Primary a week later.

Sanford, a Republican, has one of the highest approval ratings for any governor in the nation and is one of the state's most well accepted by voters who consistently cross party lines to support him. Sanford's name has come up among rumored McCain running mates.

This country has never before seemed more aware and open to all of the unique subcultures that make it what it is. The polarity of the independent party is just that, voters going beyond the norm--arguing to be heard and willing to listen.

In next week's video piece we'll talk to two South Carolinians. They'll tell us why they choose to be loyal to one party or to be independent. John Avlon will also weigh in on why so many young Americans are refusing to choose the left or right.