Polls show voters focus on domestic issues in close election
Washington AP voters favor domestic concerns over foreign policy, with economic issues such as recession jobs taxes and the budget deficit named twice as often as Iraq terrorism and national security. The Pew survey of 1018 likely voters Oct 30– Saturday places the race near even between Democrats and Republicans.
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Parties rally to boost turnout in statewide campaigns
The state GOP used automated calls featuring President Bush to reach 85,000 Republicans in the 3rd District and mailed 20,000 cards while volunteers planned house-to-house reminders. Democrats also push turnout with 100,000 advance ballot applications. both parties stress personal contact and detailed GOTV efforts to overcome registration gaps.
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Last-minute ads warn voters in final election push
Kansas Ethics Commission director Carol Williams warns that last minute political ads turn personal and hard to refute before ballots. She cites a disbarment falsehood in August and notes advocacy groups flood the airwaves on the weekend before the election as voters head to polls Tuesday.
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