"Poll ratings largely reflect public standing, visibility, name recognition, " according to Thom Mann of the Brooking Institute.

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That deal initially offered little visibility or major products featuring his name.

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The chub were well adapted to the poor visibility created by the thick, red water which gave the river its name, and depended on it to hide from predators.

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