Nader ends campaign with Wall Street rally
Ralph Nader, a longtime consumer advocate and third party hopeful, wrapped up his bid with a Wall Street rally. He urged voters to choose what they believe in while Democrats warn his run could repeat 2000 outcomes. Nader notes he is on 34 states minus Ohio and Pennsylvania and not on Illinois ballots.
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Florida judge dismisses suit over early voter list
A Broward County Florida judge dismissed the Republicans bid to force elections supervisor Brenda Snipes to update the early voter list. The court ruled no court can micro manage an election and the list would be updated by 7 a.m. today.
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Presidential candidates campaign across states in tight race
Democratic incumbent rivals Kerry and Bush pitched contrasts to voters in Ohio Wisconsin Florida and Iowa. Kerry framed Bush as aligned with the rich while urging middle class support. Bush stressed tax cuts and terrorism defense before large crowds in Iowa and Sioux City. Edwards campaigned in Des Moines urging volunteers to keep working for four more years.
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Turnout and campaign moves mark final stretch of race
Analysts estimate 117.5 million to 121 million voters may cast ballots, about 58 to 60 percent of eligible voters. Edwards and Bush loop through key states while Kerry defends Michigan and the Midwest, with turnout seen as decisive.
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Iowa electors are not legally bound to support their party in the Electoral College. Senator Sanders notes the issue is untested and open, with several states bound and Iowa not. Des Moines Democrat Paulee Lipsman recalls casting for Gore in 2000, saying designees feel honor bound yet doubt remains. Ralph Nader endorses abolition, criticizing focus on six states including Iowa. Contact details for the writer are provided.
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