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For Romney and the GOP, the perils of birtherism

The last couple of weeks, building up to the GOP convention in Tampa, Americans were reminded yet again how pervasive and pernicious the conspiracy theories on the right have become regarding President Barack Obama. Obama was elected by a clear...

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Do Candidates Win More When They Spend More?

Apr 20, 2001 — A report by New York Citizen Action finds that in the year 2000 legislative races, candidates who spent more money won more races. Go to full article

Village Elections Favor Democrats, Independents

by Brian Mann

Mar 21, 2001 — Republicans lost ground Tuesday in village elections, as voters in the Adirondacks went to the polls. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article

Voting Machines

by Jody Tosti

Jan 15, 2001 — It-s been 11 years since the Town of Lawrence spent nearly $15,000 on three new electronic voting machines. It was a big investment, and the town had to foot the bill on its own. Town officials just wanted to replace their 60-year-old pull-lever machines. They had no idea they would be setting an example for future election reform. But after this fall's election debacle, when the nation watched court battles about punch-cards and hanging chads, New York politicians are now looking to make the voting process easier and more accurate. And, they're looking to the North Country for some help. Jody Tosti has more. Go to full article

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