The Real Children's Poll Results

The results of the 2004 Scholastic Election poll of children in grades one through eight are in and George Bush won! Over a half million U.S. children voted in the poll and the final results were Bush 52%, Kerry 47% and assorted other candidates 1%. Interestingly, the Scholastic vote, taken in each presidential year since 1940, has correctly predicted the winner in every race except 1948 and 1960. The explanation is that children reflect what they are hearing at the dinner table.

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