I know nothing of any guarantee attached to an Independent or other political party that would indicate any higher ground whatsoever. In fact looking at this list of current independent and other officeholders the only one with political potential would be Bernie Sanders. Thats not higher ground.
Current independent and minor party federal and state officeholders
https://ballotpedia.org/Curren…l_and_state_officeholders
I'll base my vote on what I believe in. All of which have been in rapid decline the last two years. "Lower crime, economy, energy, security with a strong police force, control of drugs entering the country, supply chain stability, industry focusing on America first. 401k and retirement security, affordability of everyday goods, fighting divisive "wokeism", School vouchers allowing freedom of choice, freedom of speech, individual accountability etc.