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Mitt Romney and Barack Obama Presidential Debate at Denver University on October 3, 2012.

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Analysis & Opinions - Politico

Voters know more about the world than you think

| October 20, 2012

It has long been accepted wisdom that Americans “don’t know much about history, don’t know much geography”— to recall the words of a golden oldie. So most folks managing, covering, or watching current campaigns will be surprised to learn that the majority of likely voters in the critical swing states of Florida and Ohio not only know more about the world outside, but care more, and want to know more than most candidates imagine.