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Is Romney likable enough to win?

Presidential Elections, Elections
Posted on AllSides September 12th, 2012
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Two stark facts about presidents and the likability factor: In every presidential election since at least 1984, the candidate viewed as more likable won. Indeed, if current numbers hold, Mitt Romney would be the least popular person elected in that time.

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