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Government

Jan. 4, 2003

U.S. Needs Televised Debates

Forum Column - By Bennet Kelley - Here is a fact that will get your attention: More Americans participated in the election for Fox's "American Idol" than in the 2002 midterm election. The 2002 election turnout was at an all-time low, with only 39 percent of registered voters turning out.

        Forum Column
        
        By Bennet Kelley
        
        Here is a fact that will get your attention: More Americans participated in the election for Fox's "American Idol" than in the 2002 midterm election. The 2002 electi...

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