Democrats mobilize voters with Palm Pilots in Missouri
Democratic organizers in Missouri mobilize volunteers armed with Palm Pilots and a $95 million budget to boost turnout for November 2. They target registered voters, emphasizing anger at Bush and the 2000 election, and plan to visit 850,000 to 1 million doors with door to door outreach and data driven contact. Local canvassers collect voter data, verify registrations, and schedule follow ups.
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Nation still split as 2000 election nears four years later
Washington observers say the country remains deeply divided after 9 11 with Bush and Gore poll standings still neck and neck. Analysts warn that partisan mood and media polarization persist, keeping the electorate in a stalemate comparable to a Civil War era split.
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Specter wins GOP nomine. eyes fall battle in Pennsylvania
Sen Arlen Specter narrowly defeated Rep Pat Toomey 51 to 45 in a tight Republican primary then set sights on November opponent Rep Joe Hoeffel. Specter touted tax cut trims overtime pay protections and stem cell research while warning Iraq could hurt Bush. Hoeffel condemned Specter as a political opportunist amid Democratic pressure in a state with more registered Democrats than Republicans by about 389000.
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Watchdogs charge charities abused by party fundraisers
A Washington Post report says both parties use charitable groups to host lavish preconvention events. Democrats invite corporate donors to pay up to 100000 for access at Boston July 28 to fete John Kerry's nomination, with proceeds to National Childhood Cancer Foundation Cure-Search.
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