Close presidential race dominates replay as voters weary
The race remains undecided with Bush holding 254 electoral votes and Kerry 242 as early tallies show a 269 269 tie possible. The outcome depends on Ohio and Nevada while lawsuits seek clearer rules on provisional and absentee ballots. Voters distrust surveys and exit polls show Bush leads on terrorism handling.
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Kerry Returns Home After Long Campaign Odysseys Night
Sen. John F. Kerry faced a tense night as campaign winds down with victory uncertain. He stayed composed yet touched as he thanked supporters and staff in Wisconsin and Boston while embracing family members and voting with his daughters and wife. By 10 p.m. thousands gathered at Copley Square to await results and a celebratory moment.
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President Bush upbeat on election returns in White House
President Bush told reporters at the White House that he is upbeat about the election results and believes he will win. He spoke in the West Sitting Hall as aides monitored battleground statuses and guests watched returns with score cards and electoral vote tallies.
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Fear and anger drive split verdict in Bush Kerry race
Analysis finds voters driven by fear of terrorism and anger over the war. Bush portrayed as an exclamation point, Kerry as a question mark. Across swing states, the electorate shows animus over policy, not strong positive hope for either candidate. A divided country reflects a bifurcated judgment on Bush’s presidency.
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The 2004 election a referendum on the incumbent
The race hovered around 51 percent approval, with Bush and Kerry focusing on terrorism, moral values, Iraq, the economy, and jobs. Bush sought to hold ground amid a divided electorate, while Kerry campaigned on electability and plausibility. If Bush lost, he would join a rare wartime loser’s club. the public’s anger differed from 1968 but was profound.
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Judge retains seat amid rape sentencing controversy in county
In Douglas County, voters reaffirmed Judge Martin amid a hostile anti Martin campaign by the Justice for Children Committee. Supporters noted 16 jurors signed on, while critics cited lenient sentences for two men convicted of raping an intoxicated 13 year old. other judges Malone and Murphy were also retained.
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