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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/13/2008
Georgia Military Vet, American Born, Was Flagged As Non-Citizen
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Yesterday we reported on the election's aftermath in Georgia, where some ballots cast by voters who were flagged as non-citizens are now being thrown out, despite evidence that the state's system for identifying non-citizens was flawed. We just spoke to one such Georgia voter. Karen Branch ...

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ap.google.com - 11/11/2008
The Associated Press: Georgia congressman warns of Obama dictatorship
— ap.google.com — 10 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) A Republican congressman from Georgia said Monday he fears that President-elect Obama will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist dictatorship. "It may sound a bit crazy and off base, but the thing ... (more) The Associated Press: Georgia congressman warns of Obama ...

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Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia
blogs.abcnews.com - 11/7/2008
Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia
— blogs.abcnews.com — ABC News’ Rick Klein Reports: Forget Iowa. The first round in the battle for 2012 is looking like it will be fought out in Georgia -- and much, much sooner rather than later. With the Senate race in Georgia headed... (more) Battle for 2012 Starts in Georgia

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fivethirtyeight.com - 11/13/2008
Georgia Runoff Will Be Tough on Pollsters
— fivethirtyeight.com — SurveyUSA has a new poll out about the impending runoff in Georgia between Saxby Chambliss and Jim Martin. For some reason, they didn't poll the trial heat question (e.g. "who are you going to vote for?"), but there are a number of other items of ... (more) Georgia Runoff Will Be Tough on Pollsters

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'Daily Voting News' For November 12, 2008
The BRAD BLOG — ... CT: Secretary Of The State, Town Clerks Open To Explore Early Voting http://www.ctvoterscount.org/?p=990 GA: GOP wants to protect right to vote — for right people http://www.ajc.com/opini...8/11/12/tucked_1112.html GA: Trust but verify http://www.covnews.com/news/article/4472/ GA: Georgia Military Vet, American Born, Was Flagged As Non-Citizen http://tpmmuckraker.talk...ilitary_vet_american.php GA: Georgia's "Non-Citizen" Voting ...

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