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Fixing Long Election Lines May Be Easier Said Than Done
President Obama, in his victory speech, noted that the hours voters had to wait in line are something “we have to fix.” One solution: Spend more on equipment and poll workers. But that would be tough in this fiscal climate. Another is to expand early voting. But states such as Ohio have had their early-voting laws challenged in court.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Campaigns Strive To Project Confidence, But Not Hubris, In Final Days
Whether a candidate is behind or ahead in the opinion polls, political campaigns have a vested interest in portraying every race as close — even if it’s looking like a blowout.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What If There’s No Winner? Presidential Campaigns And Their Lawyers Prepare
With the presidential election looking to be very close, the outcome could come down to relatively few votes in a battleground state. That has the political parties, state election offices and lawyers for the campaigns preparing a post-Tuesday strategy.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Why Are Elections On Tuesdays?
The answer dates back to the 19th century and involves buggies, the Sabbath and farming.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Underdog Democrat Is Keeping Things Close In Nevada Senate Race
It’s not just the presidential contest that’s being watched in swing state Nevada. GOP Sen. Dean Heller’s race against Democrat Shelley Berkley is also seen as a tossup. That’s a bit of a surprise for Republicans, who have counted on retaining the seat as they try to build a Senate majority.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Watch Party In China For The U.S. Presidential Debate
Gathering voters to watch a presidential debate and then evaluate it is a long tradition in American journalism. So, I got to thinking: What would happen if I invited a bunch of interested foreigners â all of them Chinese citizens â to watch the presidential debate from my Shanghai office?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us