The Obama campaign is making a big play for female voters in New Hampshire, where the president has tried to link Republican Mitt Romney to controversial moves by the state legislature on abortion and women’s health. And the state could elect an all-woman congressional delegation.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Millennials Discuss Why They’ll Vote, And Why They Won’t
A big question for both campaigns is what percentage of young Americans they can convince to participate in the presidential election. Public media stations on the West Coast set out to try and determine how engaged under-30 Americans are in this year’s race. Here’s what they found.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Watchdog Groups Prep For Voter Intimidation, Fraud
Both conservative and liberal groups are preparing to monitor the Nov. 6 elections. They’re all looking to report any transgressions they may see on Election Day.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Energy Independence For U.S.? Try Energy Security
There has been a long line of U.S. leaders who have preached the virtues of energy independence. Few, however, have explained precisely what this goal means.
Newspaper Endorsements: Prized, But Often Ignored
Voters say they put little to no stock in the editorials, even when they fervently agree with those endorsements. That’s reflective of newspapers’ status in many markets. But one Republican expert says a newspaper endorsement can be effective at persuading undecided voters.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Campaign Invokes ‘537’ To Get Out The Vote
An Obama campaign ad airing in swing states referencing the 2000 Florida recount uses memorable images of the days following the election to encourage supporters to vote. It calls 537 “the number of votes that changed the course of American history.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us