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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Early Voting Transforms Campaign Strategy

    The first of this year's three presidential debates is day after tomorrow, but by the time Obama and Romney have met for the last time the election may already be over. Early voting, especially in swing states, has changed the dynamics of presidential campaigns, and "voter ID" may have boomeranged against the Republicans.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The first of this year's three presidential debates is day after tomorrow, but by the time Obama and Romney have met for the last time the election may already be over. Early voting, especially in swing states, has changed the dynamics of presidential campaigns, and "voter ID" may have boomeranged against the Republicans. They're complaining of "voter fraud" by a firm they hired to increase registration.

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      New York Times

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      University of Northern Iowa

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