Evan Barker, Former Democratic Operative, Announces Shift to Independent

Evan Barker, author of *Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative*, publicly announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent. She said the party’s recent focus on identity politics and its abandonment of working‑class voters, especially those needing health‑care assistance, drove her decision.

Barker made the remarks during a video interview with CBS News’ program “The Takeout,” promoting her new book. While expressing gratitude for the Affordable Care Act that helped her obtain medical coverage for a pre‑existing condition, she urged Republicans to address the concerns of voters like her who seek practical support rather than partisan rhetoric.