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New Poll Finds Nearly 8 in 10 Americans “Frustrated” by Tone of Political Campaigns

Vast majorities say problem is getting worse and is harmful to country’s political process NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Highlighting the angst of the American electorate over negative campaigning and personal attacks, a new Knights of Columbus-Marist poll finds.