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November 4, 2008 5:02 PM

Virginia Problems Overblown?

(AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Earlier today two independent watchdog groups pointed to Virginia as a mess. But as the day progressed, problems dissipated.

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November 4, 2008 1:37 PM

Is Virginia The NEXT Florida?

(CBS EyeMobile)
(CBS EyeMobile)



We saw this one coming.

In a state where the NAACP had already filed a lawsuit (which was dismissed) over problems with early voting, Election Day is now being described by watchdogs as “a mess.”

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Florida ,
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November 4, 2008 1:28 PM

Indiana, Challenged Absentee Ballots Dealt With After Election

The IndyStar is reporting on a decision about challenged ballot. The Indiana Supreme Court let stand a Marion County judge’s ruling directing poll workers to set aside any challenged absentee ballots. The ruling, in line with a GOP lawsuit, means challenges of those ballots based on voters’ eligibility will be dealt with AFTER Election Day. There are several thousand such ballots.

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November 4, 2008 11:57 AM

A Sunny Morning In Cleveland

(Arden Farhi)
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, voters have gotten used to waiting in long lines under gloomy skies. Today, with record turnout expected, voters are finding short lines and unseasonably warm temperatures.

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Ohio ,
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November 4, 2008 10:01 AM

Virginia's Voting Problems

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
While long lines are being reported all across the country, voters in one key state are experiencing frustration with poorly managed polling places.

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Virginia ,
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lines ,
Kim Lengle
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November 3, 2008 7:33 PM

Ohio Sees

If today is any indication of what tomorrow holds for voters in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, it could be a very long day in line at the polls.

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Cuyahoga ,
Cleveland ,
Euclid Avenue ,
Marie Daugherty ,
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November 3, 2008 5:46 PM

NAACP: 1,500 Voter Registration Cards Missing

(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The NAACP is reporting that at least 1,500 first time voter registration cards that were filed with the New York City Board of Elections are missing.

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NAACP ,
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mission
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November 3, 2008 1:46 PM

Election Problems Blog

(AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
Starting Tuesday the CBS News Investigates Blog will be tracking posting the latest problems with the voting and other news of election 2008.

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