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Are Debates a Major Factor in the Presidential Election?

NickAdams
18 Jan 2016
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18 Jan 2016
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Debates are a main factor in the outcome of the presidential election

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"Do Presidential Debates Matter?" University of Missouri, Political Communication Institute






Most of the decisions are taken behind closed doors. Debates only serve to provide something for the media and the public.



Most of the decisions are taken behind closed doors. Debates only serve to provide something for the media and the public.


~87% of study participants registered no change in preference after general election debates, compared to ~40% after primary debates


http://pci.missouri.edu/doc/do-presidential-debates-matter.pdf
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