Independent Political Report

Bev Harris, of Black Box Voting, said the following about results tapes (which need to be posted outside a polling place after the votes are tallied):

1) These documents should be available within 45 minutes of poll closing.

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Ralph Nader speaks to mainstream media in mini-micro soundbites

By paulie on November 4, 2008 4:40 PM

Via TalkRadioNews

ndependent presidential candidate Ralph Nader gave a few choice words on the election, emphasis on “few”.
In an act that was part satire and part protest, Nader gave a press conference in which for the first portion he would only respond to reporters’ questions with one word answers, mocking what his campaign describes as the media’s reliance on sound bites.

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Sheehan supporters harrassed, but hopeful

By Ross Levin on November 4, 2008 4:26 PM

From Market Watch:

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 04, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Katherine Fish, 24, and Renee Davis, 58, both volunteers for Cindy Sheehan’s campaign for Congress, were detained by police this morning at a polling location in San Francisco’s Excelsior district.

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Which Presidential Candidate is on the top ballot line in each state?

By paulie on November 4, 2008 3:44 PM

Posted at Ballot Access News:

Barack Obama has the top spot on the ballot in 15 states and the District of Columbia. John McCain has the top spot on the ballot in 14 states.

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Cynthia McKinney thanks Noam Chomsky for endorsement

By paulie on November 4, 2008 3:32 PM

Posted at
http://legacy.runcynthiarun.org/Endorsements/Chomsky_SupportWelcomedByCampaign

Cynthia McKinney today expressed her appreciation for the support of Professor Noam Chomsky, noted linguist tenured at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In private emails with campaign supporters this week, the respected social critic noted that he had voted Green in 2004, and would be voting for the party ticket next Tuesday, as well.

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