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Is an informed public best for elections?

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Should we desire an informed public when electing public officials, or should we allow pundits and spin doctors to tell us who to vote for?
How old are you?
18 - 25
26 - 35
36-49
50 - 75
75 - or older
Are you a registered voter?
Yes
No
How long ago was the last time you voted?
The last public election
1 - 5 years ago
5 - 10 years ago
I don't remember
I don't vote
How do you determine who to vote for?
Family and friends
Party line
Looks / Attire
Gender / Race
I do what the newspapers / media suggest
I vote for who my favorite personality suggests
I research their background and/ or voting record
I think there is too much emphasis on experience in politics
Yes
No
I don't know
I believe there are honest politicians out there
True
False
I don't know
Are you affiliated with a party? If so, which?
Republican
Democrat
Libretarian
Socialist / Communist
Independent
Other
I am not affiliated with any party
I believe in the democratic process in America today.
Yes
No
I don't know
I will vote in the next (2008) Presidential election.
Yes
No
Undecided
Does it matter?
Are you male or female?
Female
Male
In which part of the country do you reside?
Northeast (New England, NY, PA, NJ, MD, OH)
Southeast (VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL)
South (TN, KY, AL, AR, MS, LA, TX)
Central (IN, IL, MO, KS, OK, NE)
Southwest (NM, UT, CO, AZ, NV)
Northwest (WY, MT, ID, OR, WA)
Midwest (WI, MN, ND, SD, IA)
West Coast (CA)
This poll was created on 2007-12-30 14:11:07 by Patch Editor