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Study finds voters blind to their own biases

(PhysOrg.com) -- When people are asked to judge poorly filled-out ballots in an attempt to determine voter intent, their vision becomes unconsciously clouded by partisan bias.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 21, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 5

Electronic voting no threat yet to the old style ballot box

They held elections within days of each other: The Philippines, a lively democracy where politicians get shot dead in the street and Britain, the rock solid 'mother of all parliaments'.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jul 12, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

College students vote smarter than expected

College students make strategic choices about where to vote, most prefer absentee ballots, and they are especially likely to vote absentee if their homes are in swing states, according to a new Northwestern University study ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mail balloting saves millions, study shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Buechner Institute for Governance at the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver has released a report commissioned by the Elections Best Practices and Vision Commission that found ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1