The next three months of the US Election are likely to be more vicious than we've seen before.

Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian says American politics is no longer just about views and issues. 

She says both campaigns will be setting their sights on the growing number of non-partisan independent voters.  

Tarkanian told Mike Hosking that in Nevada, where she's based, many voters have been feeling disenfranchised and unsure of where they stand. 

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