Refined Stories.

Story 1

So far this year, presidential candidates have spent 1.1226 billion dollars on campaigns. BILLIONS of dollars are being spent in a frenzy to secure a vote for themselves, a vote from you. That much money might be slight indication that voting is something that holds a bit of importance, or weight. Are you going to let that money go to waste? Make their money well spent, put in your two

I'm not a huge fan of this one, but there's a solid stat. blah.

Story 2

I was thinking about taking a survey of my peers over eight or so questions, four about random American pop culture, and four about general US trivia and then comparing the results.

Examples:

What is Britney Spears' ex-husband's name?

Who are the three American Idol judges?

What two people represent the word "Brangelina?"

Who's catch phrase is "That's hot?"

vs.

Who is the current Secretary of State?

Who is the Chief Justice?

Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"

What year was the Constitution written?

I think that the comparison of these answers have the potential to make a serious point, but I don't have a specific statistic. Help!