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After the sometimes heated primary skirmishing, the 1984 presidential race will soon narrow down to its final, meaningful conclusion — a contest between candidates of separate political philosophies.
This is an event of worldwide significance. Virtually every nation on the globe watches developments intently.
Domestically, the policies of the occupant of the White House bear upon the lives and well-being of countless citizens in a multitude of ways.
But unfortunately, on Election Day millions of Americans don’t stand up to be counted. The hoopla and political cosmetics generated by the respective parties sometimes turn into a good show, but masses of citizens turn their backs. Or to be more specific, simply stay away from the polls.
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