Independents’ faith in Americans’ voting choices is in a dismal place after the 2020 election, much more pessimistic than the way Democrats or Republicans feel, according to a new Axios-Ipsos poll.

Why it matters: The historically bitter fight between Donald Trump and Joe Biden energized the most partisan voters, but it was a big turnoff to those whose views may align with one major party or the other but who don’t claim allegiance to either.

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What they’re saying: “I think they’re the ones who are really being damaged by this,” said Ipsos pollster and senior vice president Chris Jackson.