Word: winn
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...vote in Massachusetts. (b) On the average only 67 per cent. vote in Massachusetts. (c) In representative biennial election states 80 per cent, and over vote. (E. H. Haskell, Biennial Elections, p. 13.) B. They are expensive. (1) $148,000 is spent on a single election. (Mr. Winn, Boston Traveller, Feb. 13.) C. They tend to inefficiency in governement. (1) Governor is hindered in performance of his duties. (2) The Legislature requires too long sessions. (a) The average session is longer than the average of Congress or Parliament. (3) They lead to incompetence in legislation. (a) Committees waste time...