Politics

Stunner: CNN Exit Polls Show Corruption as Top Issue

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 CNN just released the first exit polls and, incredibly, corruption was the most important national issue on voters' minds. Terrorism was No. 2; the economy No. 3; and Iraq No. 4. That's almost unbelievable. Iraq has been the top issue in the polls for months, if not years. (via ThinkProgress) Dig deeper

Did Bush & Co. Doctor the ‘Mission Accomplished’ Video?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 White House operatives apparently cropped out the "Mission Accomplished" banner from the video of Bush speaking aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003. Inside Minnesota Politics' Mike McIntee has the scoop. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Voter Suppression / Irregularities

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 They're coming in from everywhere: Orange County CA Candidate Says Machines Down, No Paper Ballots Available 'Voting Nightmare' Reported by Denver Post Older items after the jump. Dig deeper

FBI Probing Voter Intimidation in Va.

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 The federal agents are investigating calls made from people claiming to be members of the Virginia Board of Elections, who are telling voters in heavily Democratic areas that they will be arrested for voting in the wrong precinct. Watch a video of the call,news story or watch a news story on the issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘South Park’ on Voting

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 Remember P-Diddy's "Vote or Die" campaign? "South Park" spoofs it hilariously. Watch it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Is the GOP Using Robo-Calls to Depress Turnout?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 In Nebraska, it appears GOP operatives are blanketing residents with "robo-calls" containing the Democratic candidate's voice -- in order to get voters so angry with the Dem that they vote against him We agree with John at AMERICAblog: Throw these bums in jail . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Rules, Machines Frazzle Poll Workers

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 New touchscreen voting machines are delaying votes in polling stations across the country, some of which have reverted to paper ballots due to the confusion. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Voters Call RNCC Calls ‘Harassment’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 Automated "robo-calls" from GOP computers are infuriating people across the nation, who say they have to disconnect their phones to escape the bombardment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Reason to Vote

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 "Luckily this country is still a democracy. People still have a voice. People still can take action. It can start after Pat's birthday." -- Kevin Tillman Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olbermann Weighs In on Elections

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 With another of his stirring essays, Keith Olbermann speaks to the stakes of Tuesday's elections: "Saddam Hussein will get out of Iraq the same way 2,832 Americans have, and thousands more He'll get out faster than we will And if nothing changes tomorrow, you, Sir, will be out of the White House long before the rest of us can say we are out of Iraq" . Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Election Trivia

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 Did you know Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb once boxed Oliver North? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Get Ready for a Long Night

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 New rule changes and the increased popularity of absentee voting might mean results from Tuesday's election won't be known for some time. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )