Romney and Obama adjust campaigns as Sandy hits race
With one week until election, Romney and Obama resume active campaigning while directing aid appeals to relief agencies. Obama visits Red Cross and plans New Jersey trip. Romney tours relief efforts in Florida and touts disaster funding as voters cast ballots early nationwide.
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Q and A on Sandy delaying the election impact
One week before the close election superstorm Sandy disrupts voting across the East Coast halting early voting and raising questions about postponement. Officials say Congress sets the election date and state laws govern delays while FEMA coordinates possible aid and states lead any actions.
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As Election Day nears, reports of deceptive tactics rise in Florida Virginia and Indiana. Calls falsely telling voters they can vote early by phone along with strangers collecting absentee ballots in Broward County deter participation. A DVD sent to homes questions Obama’s father and prompts scrutiny from officials and voters alike.
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