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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Informed voters?

Questions for McCain and Obama on the Economic Carnage
By Nieman Watchdog.

Analysis: McCain leads a dual life as powerbroker
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008
By GLEN JOHNSON Associated Press Writer

VIENNA, Ohio (AP) - John McCain embraces and expels Washington like an accordion player belting out a song.

Squeeze in and he touts his vast knowledge of the capital city. Draw out and he casts himself a reformer bent on changing its ways.

It's a remarkable dichotomy echoed throughout the Republican establishment, as a party that's held the White House for the past eight years tries to retain its grip in what has shaped up as a change election.

High Turnout, New Procedures May Mean an Election Day Mess

In 2004, voters in Columbus, Ohio, waited in long lines to cast ballots. This year, election officials there have added poll workers and voting machines.
By Mary Pat Flaherty
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, September 18, 2008; Page A01

Faced with a surge in voter registrations leading up to Nov. 4, election officials across the country are bracing for long lines, equipment failures and confusion over polling procedures that could cost thousands the chance to cast a ballot.
Lost Homes, Lost Votes: Are Republicans Trying to Block Foreclosed Homeowners from Voting in Michigan?

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