Volunteers walk Las Vegas streets for turnout drive
In Las Vegas volunteers traverse neighborhoods to back Ed Bernstein in the Nevada US Senate race. Labor unions and groups like the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce join a nationwide push as parties spend tens of millions on get-out-the-vote efforts ahead of the November 7 election.
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Close Presidential Race in Bush Gore Polls Look Ahead
Tracking polls show a tight contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore as the election nears with several polls from last week highlighting a razor close race. The survey highlights emphasize small margins and shifting leads among key demographic groups.
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Standardized tests grow as issue on Campaign trail
Washington AP reports that standardized testing has become a central political issue in the 2000 campaign. Gore and Bush advocate more testing to hold schools accountable while opponents warn tests are a political tool. Educators note tests influence policy, funding, and school closures, with voters seeking measurable proof of achievement. Local cases in Washington state Florida Englewood and New York City area show testing shaping races and school governance debates. Kathe Taylor argues Americans are seduced by numbers as tests loom over education policy.
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Sierra Club chief blasts Nader over spoiler charge
Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope denounces Ralph Nader for a voter letter criticizing Gore’s environmental record. Pope accuses Nader of breaking a promise to supporters who helped his ballot access in most states, arguing he would not campaign as a spoiler in swing states.
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