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Ballot Questions May Hinge On Obama Turnout

Gay marriage, marijuana, other issues on the line

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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