McCain Trails Obama in Pennsylvania Poll
A Republican survey shows Obama at 52 percent and McCain at 36 percent with independents as the key group. McCain and running mate Sarah Palin appeared in rain at Widener University with stops planned in Shippensburg and State College, while Palin called Pennsylvania a hard fought contest.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Plumber Samuel Wurzelbacher backs McCain in Ohio rally
The Ohio plumber known as Joe the Plumber endorsed John McCain at a rally joined by Rob Portman. He argued Obama’s tax plan and claimed a vote for Obama is a vote for Israel's death, while noting his own earnings would still rise under Obama’s plan.
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Florida
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Election monitors surge at Ohio polls ahead of vote
Polling sites in Ohio and other key states are expected to draw large crowds on Election Day. Lawyers, activists, students and videographers will monitor, conduct exit polls and record posted results to safeguard a fair election, with groups from both parties and nonpartisan allies involved.
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Election Defense Alliance
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Michigan
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Florida governor extends early voting hours to ease lines
Governor Charlie Crist issued an emergency order to extend early voting hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday with weekend extensions as turnout rises. More than 2.3 million Floridians have voted early or by mail and Democrats lead the turnout race. Broward sites will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Crist cited the right to choose and said the move uses an emergency to bypass normal limits.
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Florida
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Plotting white supremacist plotters bungled plan to attack Obama
Two white supremacists, Paul Schlesselman and Daniel Cowart, faced charges for a vow to kill Obama and harm Black people. Investigators say they were disorganized, drew swastikas in chalk, failed a house robbery, and were spotted after a car decorated with swastikas drew attention. Authorities say they lacked detailed schedules or feasible execution.
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