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Don't Forget the Ballot Initiatives--Barack Obama and John McCain Have Company Today.

Article from: U.S. News & World Report Article date: November 04, 2008 Author: Erbe, Bonnie

Byline: Bonnie Erbe

Because the mainstream media have already declared Barack Obama the victor, the presidential race has become, well, less of a race and, therefore, less interesting to write about. Having spent the better part of the last few years writing this story, tonight's results will feel more like having a long-needed tooth pulled than popping a champagne cork. But then, I haven't spent two years raising money or knocking on doors or giving speeches as surrogates as many of my friends have. However, today's extensive voter turnout, high-energy attitude among ...

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Ballot Questions May Hinge On Obama Turnout

Posted Oct 31, 08 4:58 PM CDT in Politics 

Ballot Questions May Hinge On Obama Turnout
Source: AP Photo/Steve Yeater

(Newser) – Barack Obama has a lot riding on his coattails. The impact of a presidential candidate's support on candidates for lower offices can be substantial, and this year's slates also include 153 ballot questions. Besides swinging gubernatorial and congressional races, measures concerning everything from gay marriage to gambling are up for a vote Tuesday. "The turnout of Obama voters could have an important impact on the propositions," a California pollster tells Bloomberg.

“There's a political landscape out there that's just tilted against Republicans,” said one analyst. The number of Democrats and independents has risen in California since 2004, for example, though some opponents of gay marriage say they think blacks who turn out for Obama may support the ban. “The outcome of this election is going to send shockwaves throughout the nation,” said one ban proponent. “We’re at a cultural crossroads in this country.”

Source: Bloomberg

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • California • gay marriage • abortion • young voters • ballot initiative

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