EARLY EXIT POLL: Big time turnout by independents

According to the Associated Press, tons of independent voters are participating in today's four contests. This article indicates that as of late Tuesday afternoon, voters without party affiliations constitute:

* 20% of voters in Ohio;

* 25% of voters voters in Texas;

* 33% of voters in Rhode Island; and

* 40% of voters in Vermont.
In the primaries and caucuses thus far, independent voters have swung decisively to Obama, so this might appear to be good news for his campaign.

I'm tracking release of exit polls using this link to Google Blogsearch.

<b>UPDATE</b>: Al Giordano reports, via Fox News (strange bedfellows!) the following:

Fox News just reported the exit poll responses to the question of which candidate could better defeat the Republican in November:

Among Ohio voters:

    Obama: 52 percent
    Clinton: 44

Among Texas voters:

    Obama: 52 percent
    Clinton: 41