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The means of communication are such that two years may give the mass of the people better means for judging men and measures than could be had in four years at the opening of this century.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Boutwell: “The means of communication are such that two years may give the mass of the people better means for judging men and…”
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He believes that advancements in communication allow voters to make better-informed decisions in shorter election cycles.
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