George Wallace took a really big chunk of the votes in one election. Every now and then the 2-party megalopoly gets shaken a bit. But without parties at all, then you could actually vote for a candidate on the basis of nothing else whatsoever than that you like his or her ideas, policies, and character better than some other candidates...and no partisan baggage whatsover to muddy up the picture. And no "strategic" voting necessary.

Wouldn't that be a refreshing change?