50% Say Debates Good Way to Learn About Candidates, 64% Say Reporters Offer Biased Analysis
Just 50% of Likely Voters Believe that Presidential Debates are a good way to learn about the candidates. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 28% disagree and 22% are not sure. Voter skepticism about debates is even stronger when it comes to coverage of the events. Sixty-seven percent (67%) believe that reporters cover the event in a way that helps their favorite candidate. Only 16% believe the journalists accurately report what took place.
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