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Voters are irrational rationalizers

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Ellen Horne

Tuesday, July 29 2008

Civics class may teach you that voters weigh the issues and choose the candidate who matches their positions, but several studies suggest that voters are not rational. They are rationalizers.

Guest: Jonah Lehrer, science writer and Radio Lab contributor
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