Undergrads know more about politics than pop culture:
Half of the college students and 40 percent of the non-college students could name their respective members of Congress. Nearly two-thirds of college students and more than half of the non-college students could name at least one of their two U.S. senators. In contrast, only about 15 percent of the young people knew the name of the most recent winner of "American Idol" and about 10 percent knew the winner of "Dancing with the Stars."
I make no promises, but the Republic may have some life left in it yet.
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How many students did they question? Where they Political Science majors only? I have people in my current classes, that if asked about anyone beyond the President and VP, they would get a glassy look. Just curious because the article never really said. It just said a national study, which could mean 5 people via a teleconference. If I am wrong treat me accordingly. :)
I am here to learn.
Of course, actors like Fred Thompson, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Clint Eastwood, and comedians like Ronald Reagan and George Bush are blurring the lines between pop culture and politics.