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Discrediting The Recount Process Takes Advantage Of Voters' Lack Of Understanding
The Florida recounts have demonstrated that many voters are unaware of election governing rules, which makes them more vulnerable to political rhetoric casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.
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Florida Counties Racing To Recount Votes Ahead Of Thursday Deadline
Recounts in three disputed Florida elections continue as lawyers for Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott spar over disputed ballots in the Senate race.
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Florida Recounts Votes In Races For U.S. Senate And Governor
In the Senate race, GOP Gov. Rick Scott holds on to a lead of fewer than 13,000 votes over Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson. Scott is suing two counties and Nelson has responded with his own suits.
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News Brief: Trump Rule Attempts To Limit Asylum-Seekers, Thousand Oaks Shooting
The Trump administration issued a rule to attempt to restrict migrants' asylum rights. Also, the latest on the Thousand Oaks shooting and potential election recounts in Florida and Georgia.
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Who Is Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker?
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker is a former Iowa Hawkeyes football player, a longtime attorney and rapidly rising inside the GOP. He has taken over for ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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Voting Appears To Be Going Smoothly With Only Scattered Reports Of Problems
With record turnout expected in the midterm elections, there have been scattered reports of voting machine problems and long lines at polling places. But overall, voting appears to be going smoothly.
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One-Third Of Americans Believe A Foreign Country Could Impact Elections
Americans will soon determine who controls Congress for the final two years of President Trump's first term. But polling says a large portion of Americans don't think elections are fair.