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While polls are traditionally used for observing public opinion, they provide a point snapshot, not a continuum. We consider the problem of identifying breakpoints in public opinion, and propose using micro-blogging sites to capture trends in public opinion. We develop methods to detect changes in public opinion, and find events that cause these changes.
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