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The Enthusiasm Gap?
If there is an enthusiasm gap between the candidates--if, that is, the supporters of one candidate are much more enthusiastic about their choice than supporters of a second candidate are about theirs--it would seem to follow that polls would understate the level of support for the second ...
The Gap:  “Vote twice”?
The Gap: “Vote twice”?
faustasblog.com — Several people (myself included) have noticed the “Vote Twice” buttons at The Gap displays. Vote Twice? My... friend Allyson noticed, too, and decided to write The Gap. Here’s her letter: To the Board of Directors of Gap, and Officers ... (more) The Gap: “Vote twice”?
Voter fraud chic at The Gap
Voter fraud chic at The Gap
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At the Polls: Lines, Glitches, and Enthusiasm
At the Polls: Lines, Glitches, and Enthusiasm
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Voters flocked to the polls early this morning only to find parking lots already packed, turnout high... and long lines already snaking around the block. Live blogging voters experiences at polls around the country. (more) At the Polls: Lines, Glitches, and Enthusiasm
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Sadly, No!The Enthusiasm Gap? John McCain’s lack of support from voters in national polls strongly suggests that McCain enjoys more support than Barack Obama amongst voters nationally. ...

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