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IMO, the world news headlines the last 2 weeks prior to election days are the ones that (Original Post) CK_John Nov 2014 OP
wuhh?? electoral professionals know the vast majority of minds are made up prior to election day unblock Nov 2014 #1
They also know 7% will change their vote preference in the ballot booth that usually leans to the CK_John Nov 2014 #2

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1. wuhh?? electoral professionals know the vast majority of minds are made up prior to election day
Sun Nov 30, 2014, 11:22 AM
Nov 2014

and the run-up to the election is all about turnout, not changing peoples' minds.

CK_John

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2. They also know 7% will change their vote preference in the ballot booth that usually leans to the
Sun Nov 30, 2014, 11:32 AM
Nov 2014

incumbent.

Yes, the last 7 to 14 days are when voters make a decision who they will support.

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