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On the Road: Atlanta, Georgia
On the Road: Atlanta, Georgia
"I got dog-tired beyond Macon and woke up Dean to resume. We got out of the car for air and suddenly both of us were stoned with joy to realize that in the darkness all around us was fragrant green grass and the smell of fresh manure and warm waters. "We're in the South!" – Jack Kerouac, “On ...
Al Franken's Razor-Thin MN Senate Race Counted on Flawed Optical-Scan Systems
Al Franken's Razor-Thin MN Senate Race Counted on Flawed Optical-Scan Systems
bradblog.com — I'm exhausted, so forgive me if I make this quicker than it deserves. And if I haven't yet been able to jump into a myriad of other elections of serious concern around the country still today. But just a few quick facts on the Al Franken (D) / Norm ... (more) Al Franken's Razor-Thin MN Senate Race Counted on Flawed ...
Some Georgians Suspected Of Voting Twice - Vote 2008 News Story - WSB Atlanta
wsbtv.com — ATLANTA -- Georgia's Secretary of State has launched a full investigation and may seek criminal charges against three Georgia men who appear to have early-voted twice. “This is extraordinarily disturbing," said Secretary of State Karen Handel. A team ... (more) Some Georgians Suspected Of Voting Twice - Vote 2008 ...
Close Georgia Senate Race Could End Up in a Runoff
cqpolitics.com — CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS Nov. 1, 2008 – 2:58 p.m. Close Georgia Senate Race Could End Up in a Runoff By Rachel Kapochunas, CQ Staff Although Georgia’s 7 p.m. poll closing time Tuesday will be one of the earliest in the nation, the state’s suddenly ... (more) Close Georgia Senate Race Could End Up in a Runoff
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Early Morning Swim: Special Get Your Ass Out And Vote Edition
Firedoglake — ... happens. The campaign still needs help. Volunteer. Even easier -- make calls from your own home. If a friend is braindead undecided, send them this. Final CNN Poll of Polls: That One +7. Rover predicts Obama blowout. First results: NH town goes Dem for first time since '68. L.A. County has already broken turnout record. Georgia headed for historic turnout as well. Even at the end, Palin remains a total asshole. ...

Georgia
The Daily Dish | By Andrew SullivanSean Quinn: If there is one shocker on election night in the presidential race, cast your eyes to Georgia. 1,994,990 people voted early in Georgia. 3,301,875 total voted in Georgia's presidential race in 2004. Let that sink in. If I were to place one actual monetary bet on this election, it would be on Georgia. The odds are very much against Obama winning it - but they are longer than they should be. And what a moment for history that would be if, by some chance, it happened. A lot of African-Americans in the history of Georgia would be ...

Early-Morning Election Reports From Your New York Wonkette Operatives
Wonkette » top — ... But if the Obama campaign supplies “Comfort Teams” like they’re doing in Georgia, you will all get water and hot chocolate soon, and maybe a hand job for your troubles. Two sort of detailed reports after the jump. Send your informations to tips@wonkette, if you have more exciting things to share! ...

Yes. We. Can.
The Reaction — ... Sean is on the road and takes a look at the Obama ground game in Georgia. I'm too superstitous to make predictions but that state could surprise us. ...

Yes. We. Can.
Newshoggers.com — ... Sean is on the road and takes a look at the Obama ground game in Georgia. I'm too superstitous to make predictions but that state could surprise us. ...

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