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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 2008
Page
1
Barack Obama radiated confidence while John McCain showed grit as they campaigned across battleground states from the Atlantic coast to Arizona. Both candidates pledged change, saying they were one day from shaping America.
6News and LJWorld.com announce live results coverage from 8 to 11 p.m. with updates from the Douglas County Courthouse and state campaigns. The report references Barack Obama, John McCain, and Sarah Palin as the race tightens, with media pages noted for turnout, maps, blogs, and online chat. Obama's grandmother is reported to have died.
Kansas voters flocked to cast advance in person ballots, with 800-plus in line Monday morning at the Douglas County Courthouse. By day’s end 18,158 had voted early or requested mail ballots since Oct. 15, as turnout nears 22 percent of registered voters. Kansas University coach Steve Tovar praised informed voters and the broad voice across backgrounds.
Voters faced lengthy lines at the Douglas County Courthouse as advance voting stretched along the sidewalk with 30 minute waits. Parents offered tips to pass time including babysitting, bringing children, snacks and drinks, and even podcasts or music to stay patient.
Tickets to former President George H. W. Bush accepting the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize at the Lied Center sold out within an hour on Monday morning. About 600 to 700 public seats disappeared fast, with additional seats reserved for KU students and the Dole Institute. live viewing options were explored for those without tickets.
Complete results and analysis from today’s election. Key figures and outcomes highlighted, including leading candidates and notable shifts in support across districts.
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