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    America's Elections, as Seen from Overseas

    When citizens of the Superpower go to the polls, the rest of the world takes notice, even if it's only a mid-term election. Will today's voting be seen as a referendum on the war in Iraq ? Do other countries want to see change in American policies or more of the same? We go to the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Mexico. Plus, a look at election glitches that are frustrating voters around the US, and Daniel Ortega appears close to victory in Nicaragua.   Has he changed since Ronald Reagan supported the Contra rebels?

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 7, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

    When citizens of the Superpower go to the polls, the rest of the world takes notice, even if it's only a mid-term election. Will today's voting be seen as a referendum on the war in Iraq? Do other countries want to see change in American policies or more of the same? We go to the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Mexico. Plus, a look at new election glitches that are frustrating poll workers around the US, and Daniel Ortega appears close to victory in Nicaragua.Has he changed since Ronald Reagan supported the Contra rebels?

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      Warren Olney

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