Analysis Shows that Political Speeches Now Use Simpler Language, Express More Sentiments -- Photo (IMAGE)

Kansas State University

Analysis Shows that Political Speeches Now Use Simpler Language, Express More Sentiments -- Photo

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The Coleman-Liau index shows the reading level of Democratic and Republican congressional speeches in from 1873 to 2010.

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Kansas State University

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