9 media myths about independent voters, debunked

vox.com·Jan 22

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A report aims to debunk common misconceptions, but the topic of the myths is unclear as different outlets mention various subjects, including independent voters, authoritarian development, and election misinformation. The headlines suggest that fact-checking efforts are being made to correct false or misleading information on several issues. The specific myths being debunked and the context in which they are being addressed appear to vary across different outlets.

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