Democratic leaders are adopting an unconventional strategy this midterm season, opting in some cases not to back their own party ’s candidates in deeply conservative states where the Democratic brand is perceived as a liability. Instead, they are subtly encouraging, and sometimes openly promoting, independent candidates they believe stand a better chance against Republican incumbents. This new approach is reportedly receiving quiet support from the Democratic National Committee and its allies in Washington. This shift is evident in states like Nebraska and Alaska, where Democratic officials are looking beyond traditional party lines. Some of these independent candidates are even coordinating their efforts through group chats, aiming to disrupt a Congress often paralyzed by partisan gridlock. In Nebraska, the Democratic nominee for U.S.…