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October 31, 2008Commentaries is where Minnesota Public Radio welcomes your thoughtful opinion about current events and issues. Commentaries are like letters to the editor. To be considered for publication, your commentary should be issue-related, clearly written, and follow our Terms of Use. New insights into ongoing topics are especially welcome. Not all commentaries received are published. For topical interaction with others, visit the discussion groups.
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Polls that come to pass
I feel that polls are the same as election day's projected winners.
In 1980, Reagan, the projected winner was given before the people in the west had a chance to vote. The results were [citizens] left the line or did not go to vote. The losers are the others running for other offices. If you don't go to vote, others may not win/lose, also referendums may not pass, or will pass. Then we all are the losers.
Linne Rund
South Saint Paul, Minn.
Voter does own research
I do not rely on opposing candidates to get information about their opponent.
I only assess information and policies that a candidate presents about their individual ideas, thinking and positions. It is really not in any individual candidate's interest to promote the thinking of their opponent in a positive light. I leave it to my own critical thinking to assess the facts and individual candidate's thinking.
If I want to know what Obama thinks about an issue I research for this information. If I want to know what John McCain thinks I research for this information.
Leslie Kratz
Twin Cities, Minn.
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