Ex-Con Returns to Voters Booth
Calvin Montgomery, 54, voted for only the second time in his life on Nov. 4…
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New Yorkers in ‘Palinland’
Former New Yorkers living in Alaska have been deluged by questions from family and friends since John McCain picked Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. "The first thing say, is 'Oh – Palinland,'" says one native Brooklynite.
Penn Battleground Draws NYers
On the last weekend of the campaign, thousands of New Yorkers – Barack Obama fans and John McCain supporters, alike – hit Pennsylvania for a final pre-election get-out-the-vote effort.
Signs of the Times on Staten Island
Staten Island's front lawns are covered with political signs – but almost none for John McCain or Barack Obama. With an Obama victory in New York all but assured, Staten Island activist are concentrating on the race to replace disgraced U.S. Rep. Vito Fossella.
New Voting Machines On Deck
New high-tech handicap-accessible voting machines will be available in city polling stations for Election Day.
Teacher Pin Blame For Campaign Ban
A Department of Education ban on school workers wearing campaign pins and other election paraphernalia while on the job has some teachers smarting.
Non-Partisan Bus Hits Campaign Trail
Not everybody on a campaign bus is running for office. Representatives from Project Vote Smart, a non-partisan group that brings election information to the public, have logged 40,000 miles this campaign season.
via AM New York
Campaign T-Shirts Fit to a 'T'
Campaign T-shirts – ranging from "Blondes For Obama" to the canine-inspired “Bark for Obama” – are for sale in Union Square.