'Never Seen Crowds Like This' - Washington, D.C, Politics

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washingtonpost.com - 10/28/2008

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As Region Braces for Record Turnout, Group Sues for Va. Voting Provisions Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, October 29, 2008; Page B01

online.wsj.com - 10/30/2008

Obama and the Politics of Crowds

— online.wsj.com — There is something odd -- and dare I say novel -- in American politics about the crowds... that have been greeting Barack Obama on his campaign trail. Hitherto, crowds have not been a prominent feature of American politics. We associate them with the ... (more) Obama and the Politics of Crowds

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betsyspage.blogspot.com - 10/30/2008

The power of the crowds

— betsyspage.blogspot.com — Fouad Ajami has an interesting perspective on the crowds that are lifted by the Obama presence.On the... face of it, there is nothing overwhelmingly stirring about Sen. Obama. There is a cerebral quality to him, and an air of detachment. He has eloquence, but within bounds. After nearly two years ... (more) The power of the crowds

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latimes.com - 10/22/2008

With Obama -- where the crowds are

— latimes.com — Reporters who spend the most time with Obama can see that the candidate's staff members have a... certain bounce in their step of late. > One day a few years ... (more) With Obama -- where the crowds are

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'Never Seen Crowds Like This'
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... delay results and cause some voters to give up before casting a ballot. Never have so many people in the region registered to vote, and with the intense interest in the presidential election, officials expect turnout rates as high as 90 percent. Virginia has added 500,000 registered voters to its rolls since the 2004 presidential election and now has more than 5 million. Maryland's list has grown 10 percent, to almost 3.5 million, and the District has almost 427,000. Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/20...