Have we ever had an independent president?
President. George Washington is the only President elected as an independent to date.
Who was the only president for whom English was a second language?
Martin Van Buren
Of the 45 persons who have served as presidents of the United States, at least half have displayed proficiency in speaking or writing a language other than English. Of these, only one, Martin Van Buren, learned English as his second language; his first language was Dutch.
Can a US President change parties while in office?
Although a President has never changed parties while in office, it is not unheard of for members of Congress to do so. When that happens it does not lead to a special election, as in the UK. That is because US political candidates are elected in their personal capacities and not as representatives of parties.
How have voter affiliations changed over the last two years?
Overwhelming majorities of both Republican and Democratic voters have retained their party affiliation over the past two years, a tumultuous period marked by a global pandemic, mass protests against racial injustice and a presidential impeachment. Since 2018, comparably small shares of registered voters in both parties have changed parties.
Why are there no political parties in the US Constitution?
As others have already noted, the Constitution makes no mention of political parties. In general, the Founding Fathers were skeptical of them, and hoped that even if Congress became a partisan institution, the presidency would remain above any partisan political fray.
Is it possible to run for president without a party affiliation?
Yes, but it’s very unlikely to happen. Parties exist to elect candidates, and the president is in a real way the ultimate insider of that party- there’s very little incentive in real world situations today for the winner to abandon his party. That said, there are no binding rules against it.