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So you thought the Bush versus Kerry arguments were over? Not a chance. The Center for Media Research (CMR) published information today measuring how people with broadband Internet access voted in the 2004 election.

The CMR based their information on a Leichtman Research Group study measuring broadband penetration in households and how those households voted. Overall penetration in the states voting for John Kerry was 33% and in the Bush states it was 25.1%. The U.S. overall had a penetration of 28.6%.

Some notable facts included:

Eight states had broadband penetration over 35% - all voted for John Kerry in 2004

Eleven states had broadband penetration at or below 20% - all voted for George Bush in 2004

Cumulative broadband penetration in states that voted for Kerry was 33% - compared to 25% in states that voted for Bush

This study will be more interesting in 2008 as broadband use grows more widespread. With over 40 million broadband subscribers now, current penetration rates can only be expected to grow.

John Stith is a staff writer for WebProNews covering technology and business.