Well, we've got Republicans masquerading as pure Independents, with the full and enthusiastic support of the local R Party, but I believe Ms Turissini is the only one who has claimed this new category of "Independent Republican."

It's kind of fascinating.  Seems like the brand name has gotten so devalued (by R performance) that they've decided it's time to wrap the wolves in sheep's clothing.  Turissini is trying out "new and improved R,"  but Johnson has chosen to run as "Brand X."  

It'll be interesting to see if anyone is fooled.  Certainly the faithful R hounds commenting here are not.