OK: Maybe not a horse, it looks too much like a donkey ... But maybe a kind of dog? (though I like cats, they tend not to be very cooperative unless it is in their own best interest ...

So: There are a LOT of independents: People who ostensibly vote in one of the two parties because otherwise they would not be able to vote in the primaries, AND a lot more openly independent: What kind of animal are we? How about a horse?: Dog-smart, good hearted!

However, because they reacted out of fear, let's let these fearful Senators & Congresspeople go and elect some who have a backbone & a heart for the people they represent!

Yes: Time to end slavery for all! ... Even if we need to pass legislation to do this, on a state by state basis, in preparation to an new amendment of the USA Constitution ...