NY-20 Special Election ‘Too Close to Call’

65 25 vote margin for Democrat, with 100% precincts reporting

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3/31/2009 -
5:56 pm PT

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3/31/2009 -
2:32 pm PT

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VIDEO: Wingnuts Fight Back! Against Ann Coulter!

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3/30/2009 -
6:20 pm PT

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3/30/2009 -
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GOP Sen. Promises ‘WWIII’ if Franken Legally Seated Before Federal Appeal, New Suit by Coleman

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3/30/2009 -
12:24 pm PT

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3/29/2009 -
8:51 pm PT

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3/29/2009 -
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‘Daily Voting News’ For March 27, 2009

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3/27/2009 -
4:16 pm PT

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CIA Warning: ‘E-Voting Not Secure’ – U.S. EAC Finally Releases Complete Transcript of Cybersecurity Expert’s Stunning Remarks

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3/27/2009 -
4:02 pm PT

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‘Daily Voting News’ For March 26, 2009

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3/26/2009 -
4:25 pm PT

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