Article: Independents' Day: A new riddle for 2000: Can Bradley and McCain pick up crucial support among New Hampshire's flinty independents? If they do, watch out.(Nation)

At 31, Peter Houde of Nashua, N.H., takes his duties seriously. The grandson of immigrants, he's an accountant with a wife and four young kids. Now, as the 2000 campaign approaches, he's taking on another responsible task, this one created by New Hampshire's unique voting laws. Houde is planning to register as an "independent," which will allow him to decide at the last minute which party's ballot to use in next winter's pivotal primary. Late last week, at Alec's Shoes on Main Street, Houde went over his wish list. As a Gen-X dad, he wanted to know about proposals for HMOs and schools. But character counted more. "We could use a straight shooter," said Houde. "Someone who ...

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