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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2000
Page
7
As the election nears, tracking polls show a very close contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore. The article presents a look at selected polls illustrating the narrowing gap and the volatile voter mood across key states.
NBC News plans nightly interviews with both candidates. Gore appeared for over four minutes with Tom Brokaw on Monday, while Bush was not shown that night. Bush taped an interview later that week. Gore will appear Thursday and Friday. NBC stressed viewers should hear from both candidates if they accept.
The AP reports a heated phase in the presidential contest as Bush releases a tough ad accusing Gore of bending the truth while Gore and his advisers push back and question Bush credentials. Both campaigns press negative messaging ahead of Election Day amid a crowded Washington budget debate and key congressional races.
In a national AP poll of voters by ICR, more than half credit the Clinton Gore administration for the robust economy, with Gore favored to sustain growth over Bush among many groups. Independents show a sizable share saying the economy’s future makes no difference, complicating Gore’s potential mileage.
AP poll from Oct 25–29 with 811 registered voters nationwide finds views on who would keep the economy strong if elected president. It notes tax cut plans targeting middle income groups and shows a 4 percentage point margin of error with nonresponse.
A New York court ordered impounding mail-in ballots after election night to prevent tampering as the Clinton Lazio Senate contest hinges on absentee votes. Ballots must remain locked at county boards until at least Nov 9, with possible extension to Nov 13 to allow late postmarks.
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