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Segways on the Campaign Trail

Posted by michael on from the giddyap dept.

smooth wombat writes "The Segway is being used in a way probably not considered during its design: on the campaign trail. CNN's story talks about how a few candidates in different states are using the device to meet more people. According to one campaign consultant, who cited a Yale University study, knocking on voters' doors can account for a 7 percent to 12 percent increase in overall voter turnout. Using the Segway a candidate can reach three times the people compared to simply walking."

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  1. Fat. by jpsowin · · Score: 4, Funny

    Using the Segway a candidate can reach three times the people compared to simply walking.

    And they can get 3x fatter as well.