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Exclusive Poll: Joe Paterno Should Have Called the Police

Americans agree that Joe Paterno failed to meet his moral duty—and a majority think Herman Cain is guilty.

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Poll results at a glance:

  • Americans overwhelmingly believe former Penn State coach Joe Paterno should have alerted police as soon as he learned about a potential sexual assault—but they’re split on whether he should have been fired.
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