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politico.com - 10/28/2008

Crist extends voting hours

— politico.com — This is a very big deal : Florida Governor Charlie Crist, to the shock and dismay of... Florida Republicans, just moved to extend early voting hours, a move likely to widen the Democrats' lead under a program on which the Obama campaign has intensely ... (more) Crist extends voting hours

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blogs.tampabay.com - 10/28/2008

Crist extends early voting hours

— blogs.tampabay.com — Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that: Is libelous... Is abusive, harassing, or threatening Is obscene, vulgar, or profane Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive Is ... (more) Crist extends early voting hours

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gallup.com - 10/29/2008

Early Voting Now Up to 18%

— gallup.com — PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup Poll Daily tracking data collected through Monday night indicate that 18% of registered... voters who plan to vote have already voted, and another 15% say they will vote before Nov. 4; so far the voter preferences of this early ... (more) Early Voting Now Up to 18%

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Republican Does The Right Thing?
Eschaton — Or at least seems to be doing it, anyway. It's so rare it's worth highlighting. Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday extended early voting hours across Florida to 12 hours a day. The executive order comes after record early voting turnout has contributed to long lines at polling sites. Current Florida law allows for early voting to be conducted eight hours a day each weekday and for a total of eight hours during the weekends.

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Political Animal — CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.... I have some friends and family in Florida -- I'm a Miami native -- and I've heard quite a few stories about extraordinary lines in order to vote. One guy I know waited in line for literally three hours -- in the middle of a weekday, when one might assume the lines would be shorter. To his credit, the governor is actually going to help those who want to participate in the process. Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday extended early voting hours across Florida to 12 hours a day. The executive order comes after record early voting turnout has contributed ...