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    It’s no secret that the electoral fever is in full swing, but surprisingly, mudslinging is not much different from past political campaigns. Also some poll-based recommendations on how to mend the negative images Americans have about government, business, congress and the economy. Gallup finds that there’s a positive reaction to California’s Proposition 19 on legalizing recreational, not medical, marijuana . Some say it’s about baby boomers coming of age, others think of revenues. The idea? It you can’t ban it, tax it.

    It’s no secret that the electoral fever is in full swing, but surprisingly,  mudslinging is not much different from past political campaigns. Also some poll-based recommendations on how to mend the negative images Americans have about government, business, congress and the economy. Gallup finds that there’s a positive reaction to  California’s Proposition 19  on legalizing  recreational, not medical, marijuana . Some say it’s about baby boomers coming of age, others think of revenues. The idea? It you can’t ban it, tax it. [audio: gallup20101029.mp3]

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