Turnout expected to surge on Super Duper Tuesday in Carbondale
Jackson County expects heavy turnout for the Illinois primary with 16 000 projected voters, far above usual partisan totals. County Clerk Larry Reinhardt notes Democratic ballots lead, early voting exceeds norms, while SIU Carbondale students mobilize with drives and endorsements from College Democrats and Republicans.
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500 Republican Primary Voters Target Students to Cast Ballot
White notes low youth turnout but expects high engagement this presidential election. He cites Iowa and New Hampshire youth participation and hopes Illinois will follow. Reporter: Thomas Blackwell, The Southern.
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Crist Endorses McCain Ahead of Florida Primary
Florida Governor Charlie Crist endorsed Sen. John McCain at a St. Petersburg GOP dinner three days before the primary, calling him the right man for the job and vowing to campaign for him in coming days. Crist joins Sen. Mel Martinez in backing McCain as Romney and others seek leverage.
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