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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2004
Page
2
Project Vote Smart receives inquiries from across the United States about congressmen voting records voter registration and candidate positions. Studies cited show long-running low levels of political knowledge with trends from 1945 to 1988 revealing only partial recognition of government branches and geography.
Analysis notes Americans answer about 40 percent of questions correctly and remain steady over years. Delli Carpini says knowledge gaps align with gender, minority, and age groups while most are middling informed. Popkin argues voters filter bits of information and rely on gut instincts when hiring leaders and choosing others. High information flow via TV, radio, print, and internet contrasts with claims of widespread ignorance.
Washington report notes that with over two months before Election Day, spending by candidates and national party committees exceeds 1 billion dollars, surpassing mid term levels from 2002 and 2000. President Bush reported 209 million dollars in re election efforts through July, while Senator Kerry spent 36.4 million in July and about 150 million through June.
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