Independents Find Presidential Election "Annoying", "Dull"
Kymberly BaysPublished: 05 Jul, 2012
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Independents overwhelmingly find this year's presidential election "annoying" and "dull", according to a new poll by Pew Research Center. In fact, majorities across the board for partisans and non-partisans show a chilly response to the present presidential campaign cycle. The number of respondents finding the election "dull" increased in June, too. Many find the campaigns too long, albeit important.
What are your opinions on the presidential race? Do you find these results are accurate to your point of view?
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