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gregpalast.com - 11/6/2008
The Steal You Won't See
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by Greg Palast for SuicideGirls.com , 11pm EST The evil little ----- are doing it again. Even as they drown in the anger of platoons of pissed-off voters, Republican operatives are swiping ballots with both hands. Let's start in Georgia. It's here where the sick little vulture named ...
No decision, no majority in Senate race
ajc.com - 11/5/2008
No decision, no majority in Senate race
— ajc.com — Georgia’s U.S. Senate race remained in doubt Wednesday morning as neither major party candidate had more than... 50 percent of the vote. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) held a 49.8 percent to 46.8 percent advantage over Democrat Jim Martin ... (more) No decision, no majority in Senate race

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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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Al Franken's Razor-Thin MN Senate Race Counted on Flawed Optical-Scan Systems
bradblog.com - 11/6/2008
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 ...

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Crooks and Liars — War and Piece: When cons collide...there will be a reckoning Gristmill: World leaders express hope that Obama will actively address climate change Greg Palast: Georgia's GOP swiping the Peach State; Al Franken's razor-thin Senate race is being counted on flawed optical-scan systems; Speaking of 'razor-thin' margins...  And Doctor Biobrain's Response Is...: The Coalition of Cynical Liberals Feministing: Ballot initiative results The Poor Man: First entrants in The ...

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