Jim Walden: “I've been an independent since 2006.”

“Why? So I started the race as an independent and looked at the Republican Party, but at the end of the day, I just stayed true to my values. I've been an independent since 2006. I think that the political party system has not done a great job for New York or for America in certain respects.” (00:52–00:55)

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