An Obama campaign ad airing in swing states referencing the 2000 Florida recount uses memorable images of the days following the election to encourage supporters to vote. It calls 537 “the number of votes that changed the course of American history.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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The Race To 270: A Swing State Scorecard
NPR.org’s new interactive scorecard suggests that President Obama may have a somewhat easier path to 270 electoral votes than Mitt Romney, needing to win fewer states. But that’s not a given. As you play, you’ll be able to come up with plenty of combinations that would get Romney over the top.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Florida Officials Investigate Fake Voter Eligibility Letters
It’s a sign that Election Day is getting closer: increasing reports of efforts to intimidate or mislead voters. Letters from an unknown source have been sent to voters in at least 20 Florida counties questioning their citizenship and eligibility to vote.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama, Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts’
Utah could give Mitt Romney his largest margin on Election Day, but the state’s biggest newspaper is rooting for his rival. The Tribune’s editorial board says the Romney it has praised for his 2002 Olympic performance is not the same Romney running for president in 2012.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Put Off By ‘Too Many Mitts,’ ‘Salt Lake Tribune’ Endorses Obama
Utah could give Mitt Romney his largest margin on Election Day, but the state’s biggest newspaper is rooting for his rival. The Tribune’s editorial board says the Romney it praised for turning around the 2002 Olympics is not the same Romney running for president in 2012.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Underdog Democrat Keeping Things Close In Nevada Senate Race
More than the presidential contest is being watched in swing state Nevada. GOP Sen. Dean Heller’s race against Democrat Shelley Berkley is now 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
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