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Richard Hayes Phillips has been an observer of election statistics for 46 years. He has a doctorate in geomorphology from the University of Oregon, also holds degrees in politics, geography and history, and is a former college professor. When not engaged in political investigations, he makes his living as an acoustic musician and a trail maintenance worker. He is a resident of St. Lawrence County, New York.