NYT "The Words They Used"-Comparison of Democratic v Republican Speakers

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September 4, 2008
The Words They Used
The words that speakers used at the two political conventions show the themes that the parties have highlighted. Republican speakers have talked about reform and character far more frequently than the Democrats. And Republicans were more likely to talk about businesses and taxes, while Democrats were more likely to mention jobs or the economy.

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http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/09/04/us/politics/20080905_WORDS_GRAPHIC.html

Dems Tops

Change
McCain
Energy
bu$h
Jobs



Republicans Tops

God
Taxes
Business(es)
Change
Energy

VERY INTERESTING!

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1. God and taxes are almost tied, how very odd... n/t

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2. That is because the GOP substitutes "taxes" for "devil" in their revival tent shows.

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3. True, that.. n/t