This is a long and especially well-reported story from KUER. Yes, it takes place in Utah but the fact is this could take place anywhere: Jenny Brundin examines how far out of touch politicians are with constituents. Polling results go one way, legislative votes go another. Why? Is this a democracy when lawmakers don't do what voters say? The story isn't that simple. Also try Grassroots Democracy.
We’ve got polls up the wazoo. This brief, well-paced piece touches on some of the concerns people and politicians in Utah have on the way to casting their votes. The same concerns exist nationwide. sl
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jbarth
Posted on December 12, 2003 at 08:52 AM | Permalink
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This is a long and especially well-reported story from KUER. Yes, it takes place in Utah but the fact is this could take place anywhere: Jenny Brundin examines how far out of touch politicians are with constituents. Polling results go one way, legislative votes go another. Why? Is this a democracy when lawmakers don't do what voters say? The story isn't that simple. Also try Grassroots Democracy.
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Posted on October 06, 2003 at 01:02 PM | Permalink
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We’ve got polls up the wazoo. This brief, well-paced piece touches on some of the concerns people and politicians in Utah have on the way to casting their votes. The same concerns exist nationwide. sl