Candidates hit harder as election approaches
Private polls show candidates leading in battleground states with Florida a key example. Early voting faced paper ballot and tech issues, while Bush and Kerry campaigned in Florida and New Jersey. Bush touted Homeland Security funding and fought Kerry over Social Security, Iraq, and troop timetables as Kerry countered with Gen. Sanchez remarks.
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Two U S Astronauts Vote From Space
Cape Canaveral Florida date space station crew will vote from orbit via secure email. Leroy Chiao said NASA coordinated with authorities to allow him to cast a ballot from the international space station 225 miles up. Mike Fincke will vote absentee from Russia while recovering from a six month mission ending with a Kazakhstan landing.
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Military fights to get ballots out
U S service members abroad face doubts about having their votes counted in the presidential election amid a patchwork of state laws and ballot delays. The Pentagon has stepped up outreach and issued federal write in ballots, but late elections and legal challenges hinder timely overseas voting.
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Voter registration drives vary in five battleground states
Republicans and Democrats report neck and neck gains in Florida Colorado Nevada New Hampshire and New Mexico with Democrats strong in Pennsylvania and Iowa. The study notes that registration trends do not guarantee turnout and cautions that independent groups and campaigns have boosted effort and funding for turnout is expected to be high.
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Institute to stage post election humor show at Lied Center
The Institute plans a 7 30 p m comedy program by the Capitol Steps on November 21 at the Lied Center to ease division after the election. Tickets cost 10 for the public and 5 for KU students and are on sale at the Lied Center box office or by calling 864 ARTS. The Capitol Steps, former Capitol Hill staffers, have released 23 albums and spoofed figures like Osama, Scalia, and Bob Dole. Additional Political Humor Month events include An Insider's Look at Political Cartoons on November 11 and Political Humor Kansas Style on November 18 featuring Gary Sherrer Candy Ruff and David Adkins.
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