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Should members of the LSU Board of Supervisors disclose who receives their scholarships?

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How do you feel about an elected official using his/her position to benefit himself/herself financially?


I would never vote for him/her	74.8% (282)
I would be less likely to vote for him/her	15.4% (58)
I see nothing wrong with it	6.6% (25)
Depends on who the elected official is	2.4% (9)
Don't Know/No Opinion	0.8% (3)

Total Votes: 377

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