The author is an individual who “walks the walk” as well as talking the talk. In 2014 he ran as an Independent for a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas; despite losing, he garnered more support than many would expect. The chapter on Orman’s Senate campaign illustrates how the national party structures intrude in state elections. In the end Orman does not advocate creating an Independent party; he urges Americans to declare themselves independent and cease being tools of their parties.