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Afternoon Fix: Judge rules against law limiting early voting in Ohio

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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 31, 2012 EARLIER ON THE FIX Could Rehberg's comments about lobbying hurt in Montana Senate race? Candidates strive to move from Congress to the governor's mansion Is Mitt Romney right about the country's economic pessimism? The most cringe-worthy lines of the 2012 GOP convention (that didn't involve Clint Eastwood) Why 2008 Obama is Mitt Romney's best friend WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED * In a victory for Democrats, a federal judge  has ruled that all Ohio voters may vote in person during the final three days leading up to Election Day . Republican lawmakers had previously helped pass a law limiting in-person voting during the final 72 hours to military personnel. Democrats challenged that rule. Now, the state...

Dividing America

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Friday, August 31st Dividing America “We’ve watched class warfare throughout this campaign,” began Hannity, “We’re seeing this country divided along class lines.” “We’re dividing old versus young with Mediscare,” continued Sean, “But this is not new with the Democratic Party, let’s go back to 1998.” Leo Terrell and Deneen Borelli joined Sean to discuss the racial tone of the 2012 campaign. “Mitt Romney frightens African Americans,” offered Terrell. “You’re frightening the listeners,” laughed Borelli, “Obama was...

Politics: Afternoon Edition: Clint Eastwood steals Romney's thunder

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If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 31, 2012 HEADLINES Clint Eastwood steals Romney's thunder Mitt Romney delivered a good and personal acceptance speech on Thursday night. People who know him offered testimony about his values. But all anyone seems to be talking about is Clint Eastwood and an empty chair. » Read full article Romney to view Isaac storm damage Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney urged Americans to "hold us accountable" for campaign promises as he rallied supporters before flying to the New Orleans area Friday to view damage from Hurricane Isaac. » Read full article THE FIX: Why 2008 Obama is Mitt Romney's best friend Mitt Romney made one thing very clear during his speech at the Republi...