Abstract
This paper reviews a 2003 meta analysis on studies focusing on the effects of presidential debate viewing. It discusses the issue that effect the outcome of elections. It also notes the importance of voters learning more about the candidates.

From the Paper
"The issue being studied is whether presidential debates have an effect on the outcome of the elections by affecting the viewers' voting decisions. This question is crucially important for a variety of reasons as the authors point out. First and foremost of ..."

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