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The Gathering Storm and the Campaign for the White House
A storm of historic proportions could have historic political consequences as well -- on the presidential campaigns of both political parties.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenSome 80 million Americans are waiting for Hurricane Sandy to strike at high tide this evening. In the meantime, we look at what it could mean for early voting and the crucial "ground games" of the President and Mitt Romney between now and election day.
Banner image: A car drives through water driven onto a roadway by Hurricane Sandy in Southampton, New York, October 29, 2012. Photo by Lucas Jackson/Reuters
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3 storiesEast Coast Braces for Storm of a Century
President Obama has cancelled campaign appearances and returned to the White House to coordinate federal agencies working with states and localities. Saying the storm has "fatal potential," he warned those in the path to pay attention. "Please listen to what your state and local officials are saying.
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Disaster response is already underway as tens of millions of Americans are hunkered down for the full impact of Hurricane Sandy late this evening. From the White House, President Obama said federal agencies are coordinating with states and localities to cope with winds, floods and power outages.
Read the story34 minSandy May Have an Economic Silver Lining
The New York Stock Market is closed today -- and maybe tomorrow as well. Many businesses may be destroyed. Is there any upside to a major disaster? Hurricane Sandy is already history's largest storm north of the Carolinas, and the economic consequences are already clear. But Hurricane Sandy may ultimately have a mixed impact on business.
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