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According to a study released yesterday, election coverage has averaged only 36 seconds per broadcast on local evening news programs in nine top Midwestern markets since Labor Day. Advertising, sports and weather all received more attention than the upcoming November election, the study found. (AP)

Do you think that there is too little, too much, or just the right amount of upcoming election coverage on your local TV news programs?

17%
Too little 17% => 735 votes
42%
Too much 42% => 1753 votes
19%
Just the right amount 19% => 804 votes
17%
I don't watch local TV news 17% => 716 votes
2%
I'm not sure 2% => 83 votes
Current number of voters: 4091
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