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Why Can't We Vote By Email Or Text?
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Dear President Obama: Congratulations! But We Need To Talk.
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Why Do Computer Scientists Want Election Day To Drag On For A Full Week?
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Mitt Romney: The Uncanny Candidate?
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FYI: Why Is Bill Clinton So Good at Speaking to a Crowd?
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Mitt Romney's Space Plan: After the Election, Figure Out Some Better Goals...
Technology The Republican nominee for president calls for a more coherent strategy in space, without actually providing one. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has unveiled his position on...
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FYI: Does Watching A Debate In HDTV Influence How You Vote?
Science Forget Nixon sweating in black and white--HDTV and direct-to-audience feedback are enough for people to change their opinions. But that might not even matter. You already know the most famous...
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Are Presidential Debates Funnier Than Sitcoms?
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Did Your Team Win Monday Night Football? And 9 Other Weird Questions That...
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Why Can't We Vote By Email Or Text?
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Dear President Obama: Congratulations! But We Need To Talk.
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Why Do Computer Scientists Want Election Day To Drag On For A Full Week?
Technology Electronic elections carried out over longer periods would increase turnout and decrease costs, they say. Fun thought experiment or the future of voting? There's something so indescribably...
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