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One Day before the Election, Who Has the Advantage?
Despite spending $6 billion, only the candidates are predicting an end to political gridlock. We look at this historic election and some crucial ground games.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenDespite total spending near six billion dollars, only the candidates are predicting an end to political gridlock. Why is this still a historic election? We get some answers to that question and take a look at the ground games that could make a big difference tomorrow. Also, an update the ravages of Superstorm Sandy.
Banner image: Early voting center at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center in Rockville, Maryland. Photo by Ben Schumin
In this episode
3 storiesEarly Voting and Legal Challenges in Ohio and Florida
In Florida, so-called early voters waited in line until two in the morning this weekend to cast their ballots. In Ohio, court challenges could cause long delays in the counting of ballots that could decide the presidential election.
Read the story7 minThe Race Is Even and the Stakes Are High
Both parties claim they'll take the nation in different directions, but Washington gridlock will likely continue whether Barack Obama or Mitt Romney is in the White House. But this could still be a "milestone election” as Democrats and Republicans strive to build new coalitions in a racially changing nation.
Read the story35 minThousands Homeless as Temperatures Plunge in New York Region
Schools, buses and subways are beginning to function again, but tens of thousands in New York and New Jersey are homeless or still without power — with winter storms predicted in just two days.
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