Do endorsements influence the outcome of elections?

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8/31/2007 3:13:47 PM

Great.  Nice work!

8/30/2007 2:14:28 PM

Very nice revision.

8/30/2007 11:49:30 AM

I'm in.

8/30/2007 11:35:31 AM

I like "Do endorsements influence the outcome of elections"

8/29/2007 6:43:35 PM

issue prior to revisions:

Do endorsements affect elections?
Yes
No
No position or position not known.

8/29/2007 6:43:12 PM

I like Jenna's revision a lot.  The affirmatives will be nicer and more specific.

8/19/2007 9:23:30 PM

I think it's perfectly fine as is.

8/16/2007 8:05:17 PM

I'm fine with this issue.

8/16/2007 6:02:51 PM

Influence is a good word to use.  "Do endorsements influence the outcome of elections?" 

8/16/2007 5:33:09 PM

Here are some ideas on how we can revise this issue...

Donald Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, put this sentiment succinctly when asked about the power of presidential endorsements. "Zip," he says, even though his paper will probably make one this year.

Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times, believes that his paper's endorsement in primary elections, before voters have solidified their views, may have more influence than what the newspaper says in the general election.

8/16/2007 9:31:45 AM

Short and sweet.  Can it be "outcome," though?  "Do endorsements affect the outcome of elections?" 

I know what you mean here, but there is the slight ambiguity of elections themselves (ballot boxes, paper trails, etc.) vs. who wins an election.

7/24/2007 11:09:41 AM

issue prior to revisions:

Do endorsements affect elections?
No position or position not known.