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| Quote: | Election Day Begins With Midnight Votes
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
The nation's first Election Day (search) votes were cast and counted just after midnight in a pair of mountain hamlets, with 35 votes for President Bush (search) besting Democratic challenger John Kerry's (search) 21. Ralph Nader received one vote.
The first Tuesday votes came from the northern New Hampshire community of Hart's Location, (search) where 16 voters chose Bush, 14 went with Kerry and one chose Nader. Minutes later, the 26 registered voters in Dixville Notch (search), about 50 miles to the north, split 19 for Bush and 7 for Kerry.
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Meanwhile, a federal appeals court cleared the way for political parties to challenge voters' eligibility at polling places throughout Ohio, ruling early Tuesday that their presence on Election Day was allowed under state law.
Republicans say they wanted challengers in many polling places because of concerns about fraud. Democrats have accused the GOP of trying to suppress Democratic turnout.
After a whirlwind last-day tour of the battleground states, Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry (search) went to their homesteads late Monday night for a good night's sleep before voting on Tuesday and more stops in the battlegrounds.
Bush returned to his ranch in Crawford, Texas, after a final rally in Dallas. Kerry left Cleveland for his town home in Boston's Beacon Hill.
The two both had plans to vote early in the morning, as did Vice President Dick Cheney, who was returning home with his wife Lynne before voting in Wilson, Wyo., on Tuesday. Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards already voted in his home state of North Carolina and was waking up on Tuesday in Florida.
After voting on Tuesday, Bush planned to make a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio, before returning to Washington, D.C., where he would await the day's voting results. Kerry planned to head to Wisconsin before returning back to Boston for election tallies to come in.
On Monday, the candidates wrapped up manic Mondays late in the evening after 11th-hour pitches had the candidates scrambling across the country to as many as six battleground states.
The last-minute stumping came as a new FOX News/Opinion Dynamics survey gave Kerry a slight edge.
The poll of 1,200 likely voters, conducted Oct. 30-31, gave the Massachusetts senator 48 percent compared to Bush's 46 percent. Independent candidate Ralph Nader got 1 percent support. The numbers were within the 3 percent margin of error.
The previous FOX News poll, released Sunday, put the two candidates at a tie, both with 46 percent. Nader had 1 percent support then as well.
The presidential race also remains tight in four swing states � Iowa, Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin, according to another FOX News/Opinion Dynamics poll released Monday. Bush leads in Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin, according to this survey, while Kerry has a lead in Florida.
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FOX News political analyst Michael Barone noted that in the last day before the election, both candidates were mainly fighting on turf that Al Gore won in 2000.
Four out of the six states being visited Monday were "blue states" four years ago (states voting Republican are known as "red states.")
Kerry was trying to get out his base of support in all of the battleground states being visited on Monday, while Bush was trying to get his base energized in Ohio, a state he won in 2000 but is in danger of losing this election.
Concentrating on Ohio over other states suggests confidence, Barone said. It is "saying the president's in a stronger position when you look at state-to-state polls. But neither candidate has got this election sewed up."
Bush: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico and Finally Texas
The president began his day Monday in Wilmington, Ohio � his 40th trip to the Buckeye State. There, he touted his record combating terrorism and went after his Democratic opponent on his health care plan, among other things.
"The wrong prescription for American families is to federalize your health care," Bush told a crowd of about 3,000 at the airport rally in Wilmington before turning to the cornerstone of his campaign � the War on Terror.
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"All progress on every other issue depends on the safety of our citizens," Bush continued. "If this country of ours shows any uncertainty or weakness during these troubling times, the world will drift towards tragedy. This is not going to happen on my watch."
He told voters that this election is a matter of trust.
"There is a lot at stake in this election. The future safety and prosperity of this country are on the ballot," the president said. "Ultimately, though, this election comes down to who do you trust? Who do you trust to make the tough decisions? Who do you trust to lead this country to a better tomorrow?"
The Republican incumbent also assured the crowd that the economy was getting stronger, pointing to Ohio's jobless rate, which fell last month from 6.3 percent to 6 percent � but is still more than half a point above the national average.
Ohio has a net loss of more than 200,000 jobs during Bush's tenure.
"I know the economy of this state has been through a lot, but we are moving in the right direction," Bush said.
Red Sox star pitcher and Bush supporter Curt Schilling (search) was also at the rally. Schilling, the hero of this year's World Series, bowed out of an appearance in New Hampshire last week, citing his injured ankle.
Over the weekend, he recorded a telephone message to get voters to the polls, and on Monday, with a protective boot over his injured ankle, he invited fans to join a winning team by voting for Bush's re-election.
"On Tuesday, we need you to get out and vote. We need you to get your friends and neighbors out to vote � tell them you're voting for President Bush and get them on board, too," Schilling said. "I know everybody wants to be on a winning team, and there's plenty of room on this bandwagon."
Schilling and his wife, Shonda, also helped introduce Bush at a later rally in Burgettstown, Pa., just west of Pittsburgh.
"I know this state depends on a healthy steel and coal economy," Bush said about Pennsylvania, which has lost a net 70,300 jobs since he took office. "We will keep taxes low. We will insist on free and fair trade and we will make those industries strong for the Pennsylvania recovery."
Gore won the state in 2000.
Upon landing at Pittsburgh International Airport later Monday morning, the president said "he's feeling good" and that he was doing seven campaign stops Monday because he wanted to tell the American people he was doing everything to protect them.
Wavy Hair and Cooked Goose
At a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, Bush, appearing as though he was joyfully soaking up the last whirlwind of campaigning, said he's "real proud" of the No. 2 man on his ticket.
"I readily can see the vice president doesn't have the waviest hair in the race but I know the people in Des Moines, Iowa, will be happy to hear I didn't pick him because he's got the best hairdo," Bush said, taking a thinly veiled stab at Edwards, who is known for being very conscientious about his hair. "I picked him because he's got the best experience and he's getting the job done in America," Bush added.
First lady Laura Bush also stressed the "choice" theme on Monday.
"Tomorrow, we face a choice between an America that is uncertain in the face of danger, or an America that takes decisive action to defeat terror and to spread liberty," Mrs. Bush said during a rally in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cheney campaigned in four states Monday: Hawaii, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming. During one of two stops in Nevada, at a rally in Henderson, the vice president was joined by Sen. John McCain (search), R-Ariz.
Cheney on Monday ripped Kerry's record on national security, an area the Bush campaign portrays as the Democratic challenger's most glaring weakness.
"If you want my opinion, John Kerry's goose is cooked," Cheney told hundreds of cheering supporters in the Republican stronghold of Colorado Springs, Colo., where voters at military bases backed Bush 2-to-1 four years ago.
After Ohio and Pennsylvania, Bush traveled to Wisconsin, Iowa and New Mexico, before Air Force One touched down in Dallas, where the president visited his wife Laura's alma mater, Southern Methodist University (search), for the last rally before voting begins.
Kerry in Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin
Kerry began his Monday at an appearance in Orlando, Fla., then headed to Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo.
"This is the choice. This is the moment of accountability for America, it's the moment where the world is watching what you're going to do," Kerry said at an airport rally in Orlando. "All of the hopes and dreams, all of the hopes and dreams of our country are on the line today. The choice is clear."
Kerry said that during the presidential debates with Bush, he tried to talk about issues such as education and homeland security, but that effort is made difficult when "the president just keeps looking at you and saying, 'It's hard work, it's hard work, it's hard work.'"
In Milwaukee, the Massachusetts senator displayed confidence and a burst of energy.
"A little rain like this is nothing compared to what old George Bush has been doing for the last four years," Kerry said, leading the crowd in a chant of: "One more day! One more day!"
Kerry also once again took a shot at the incumbent on foreign policy, saying more countries need to be involved in fighting the War on Terror.
"Not every country is at the table. Why?" Kerry asked. "Because this administration drove them away ... just because George Bush didn't bring other people to the table, doesn't mean it can't be done. We're going to get it done."
In Detroit, the Democratic candidate held his only indoor rally on a very rainy Midwest day. He was joined by his two daughters, Alexandra and Vanessa Kerry. There, he issued some of his best lines on the importance of Tuesday rather than his usual attacks on the president.
"This is a solemn and unique moment when the American people get to decide," Kerry told the crowd rallying at Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings. "Take away the clutter. Take away all the labels � Democrat, Republican, independent. ... This is your chance to hold George Bush accountable for the last four years."
Perhaps inspired by a series of musicians joining him in the final stretch, including Stevie Wonder, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, Kerry seemed to have lost the drawn, somewhat tired appearance that occasionally accompanied his lengthy speeches full of facts and figures. The Kerry campaign said Monday was not a day for long speeches but for rallying the voters.
Earlier in the day, Kerry told CBS' "The Early Show" that voters should look to his Vietnam experience to reject Republican charges that he's not tough enough to be commander in chief.
"When I turned my boat in Vietnam into an ambush and I went straight into the ambush and overran it, I didn't see George Bush or Dick Cheney at my side," Kerry said. "So I'm not going to take a second seat to anybody in my willingness to be tough to defend the United States of America. I did it when it mattered, and as president, I will defend the United States of America with everything I have."
Edwards spent Monday campaigning in Iowa, Ohio and Florida before crossing The Sunshine State throughout the day on Tuesday.
In St. Paul, Minn., Edwards implored Democrats in battleground states to vote, declaring that "tomorrow can be better than today" with Kerry in the White House.
"The American dream is on the ballot," he added, then exclaimed, "It is on the ballot tomorrow."
At a late-night rally in Pompano Beach, Fla., Monday, singer Jimmy Buffett warmed up the crowd before Edwards took the stage.
FOX News' Liza Porteus, Steve Brown, James Rosen and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Republican_Man
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 10:49 am |
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Go Bush! Hoo hoo hoo!
Bush will win! He better!
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Five - seveN
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:01 am |
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Yay for The Tree King! Yay for Ralph! Two votes! You go girl! Erm... I mean guy
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Link, the Hero of Time
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:06 am |
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Go Kerry! Vote out Hypocracy! Vote out Theology!
It's time to Take America back
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Five - seveN
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:07 am |
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| Link, the Hero of Time wrote: | Go Kerry! Vote out Hypocracy! Vote out Theology!
It's time to Take America back |
You have 100% of my *serious* agreement.
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Curtis
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:37 pm |
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| Link, the Hero of Time wrote: | Go Kerry! Vote out Hypocracy! Vote out Theology!
It's time to Take America back |
I also 100% agree, seriously...It's time to take back OUR America.
Go Kerry!!!
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TrekkieMage
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:07 pm |
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| Link, the Hero of Time wrote: | Go Kerry! Vote out Hypocracy! Vote out Theology!
It's time to Take America back |
I agree 110%! I hope he wins...*crosses fingers and watches results*
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CJ Cregg
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:19 pm |
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Go Kerry!! You can do it!! You WILL do it!! We all know you will!! 
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Toad
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:00 pm |
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The only way Kerry will win is if he cheats.
BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Defiant
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:03 pm |
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He can cheat as much as he wants, as long as he doesnt get caught!!! (j/k)
I was just watching the CNN page, that will be where I get my election information. Ill also be watching a TV station, probably CBS. I dunno though. Certainly not those pricks at Fox News.
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Puck
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 5:44 pm |
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Everyone be sure and actually vote! It doesn't matter who you vote for, but be a part of democracy in action and vote!
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Zeke Zabertini
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 5:46 pm |
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My money's on Bush, though I hope against odds that Kerry wins.
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CJ Cregg
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:01 pm |
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| Zeke Zabertini wrote: | | My money's on Bush, though I hope against odds that Kerry wins. |
The odds are FOR a kerry victory
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Arellia
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:07 pm |
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Actually, they're against him. Almost all the closing polls this morning had Bush at over 50%. (Gallup had a dead heat, but that was factoring undecideds at voting 9 to 1 for Kerry, which is just insanity) Beyond that, people have shown that for one, during wartime the incumbent wins. For another, they like to vote FOR someone, not against someone. And Kerry has given more negative reasons than positives by far.
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:14 pm |
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So far there's no results in from any states, infact the voting hasn't finished anywhere, but the representation on the Senate is 36 - GOP, 29 DEM and one Independent. I better head off to bed now, but I'll be up early to see what has happened! Not that there's going to be a proper winner. I can see this as being a repeat of last year.
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Puck
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:20 pm |
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FOX is showing Bush won Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia. No others have been called.
CURRENT ELECTORAL VOTE COUNT:
Bush-34
Kerry-0
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CJ Cregg
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:23 pm |
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| Exalya wrote: | | Actually, they're against him. Almost all the closing polls this morning had Bush at over 50%. (Gallup had a dead heat, but that was factoring undecideds at voting 9 to 1 for Kerry, which is just insanity) Beyond that, people have shown that for one, during wartime the incumbent wins. For another, they like to vote FOR someone, not against someone. And Kerry has given more negative reasons than positives by far. |
Everypoll within the margin of error. Meaning its a tie.
Our Call
Zogby International's 2004 Predictions
(as of Nov. 2, 2004 5:00pm)
2004 Presidential Election
Electoral Votes:
Bush - 213
Kerry - 311
Too Close To Call
Nevada (5)
Colorado (9)
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Jeremy
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:30 pm |
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Just before I go off I would like to remind everyone to keep calm and don't start attacking each other if they make points you don't agree with. Thanks.
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:36 pm |
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Well, I made my choice:
"The best ones for the job."
(Yes, I am crazy )
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Curtis
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:41 pm |
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| JanewayIsHott wrote: | | Everyone be sure and actually vote! It doesn't matter who you vote for, but be a part of democracy in action and vote! |
I just got back from doing just that 
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:43 pm |
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wow, those voting devices are very interesting. Honestly, does everybody who votes know how they work?
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Dems:
3
Repubs:
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:10 pm |
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Lets go Kerry!!!!!!!
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:22 pm |
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The picture I posted will be updating live. So as soon as there is any change in what states are called, the picture will update.
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Puck
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| Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:33 pm |
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Bush-39
Kerry-3
Waiting on NC OH VA SC
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