1) In #Argentina, home of the "cuadernos" megascandal, only 4% of the population regards corruption as the country's #1 problem, compared to 19% in neighboring #Brazil, according to @Lapop_Barometro data.
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2) But that does not mean corruption is not a monumental challenge. Rather,
@Lapop_Barometro researchers have found that widespread angst about the economy makes respondents less likely to cite corruption as a country's top problem. That no doubt colors the#Argentina data.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread -
3) In that case, the so-called “post-materialistic” argument (that citizens focus more on issues such as corruption once their basic needs are satisfied) would suggest that corruption could be a salient issue in
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4) But which voters care most? @Lapop_Barometro researchers found that the wealthier and more educated are more likely to prioritize corruption. In #Argentina, that might explain why @CFKArgentina retains support among poor and working-class voters in Buenos Aires Province.
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