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Assessing voter personality through online data, the history of secret recipes and Juan Gabriel's death
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Aug 29, 2016
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Assessing voter personality through online data, the history of secret recipes and Juan Gabriel's death

Psychographics and predicting voting behavior, SoCal fans mourn Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's passing, secret recipes, branding and consumer sentimental value.

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 28:  Juan Gabriel performs onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards at Bank United Center on April 28, 2016 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - APRIL 28: Juan Gabriel performs onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards at Bank United Center on April 28, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images)
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Psychographics and predicting voting behavior, SoCal fans mourn Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's passing, secret recipes, branding and consumer sentimental value.

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