Elections
Part of the vital role of journalism is covering elections. In-depth reporting, issue and campaign coverage, and visual storytelling — along with live election broadcasts — date back to 2012 for Northeast Georgia.
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Oct- 2012 -22 October
2012 Presidential Debate Replay
Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney debate for the final time Boca Raton, FL (Grady NewSource) – President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney debate from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. It’s the last time the two will debate before Election Day. http://youtu.be/tecohezcA78
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22 October
Challenges Presented by the Electoral College
For only the fifth time in U.S. history, we could elect a candidate who does not win the majority of votes nationwide. It’s all because of something called the electoral college.
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22 October
College Republicans Spread the Word
The UGA College Republicans are making sure they have a huge impact on this presidential election as they campaign for Mitt Romney. They are traveling to swing states where they have already knocked on 17,000 doors. The College Republicans say they are on track to knock on 60,000 in total…
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18 October
Evaluating Nonverbal Communication During 2012 Presidential Debates
Nodding your head. Using your hands. Raising your voice. Those are examples of non-verbal communiucation. Reporter Mike Reiter examines the issue at this week’s presidential debate.
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17 October
Debate Reactions
Two down, one to go. The Presidential debate is causing a mix of reactions today, and reporter Rachel Segers went out to see what some people in our area are thinking.
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16 October
Replay of 2012 Presidential Debate
Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney debate from New York’s Long Island Hempstead, NY (Grady NewSource) – President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney meet for the second of three presidential debate at Hofstra University. Full replay: http://youtu.be/QEpCrcMF5Ps
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16 October
Early Voters Avoid Long Lines
Voters are turning out in overwhelming numbers at the early voting booth. Athens Clarke-County reported 807 votes on the first day alone.Grady Newsource Reporter David Hurst has the story.
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11 October
Live Video: Vice Presidential Debate
Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan debate from Kentucky Danville, Kentucky (Grady NewSource) – Vice President Joe Biden (D) and vice presidential hopeful U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R) meet in their one and only debate tonight from Danville, Kentucky. The debate starts at 9p et. Live video from…
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10 October
Voting From Behind Bars
Don’t think prisoners can vote? Think again! In the state of Georgia, prisoners can vote from behind bars as long as they have not been convicted of a felony. Voting is done by absentee ballot and mailed or faxed to the Board of Elections office. Report filed by Grady NewSource…
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8 October
Voter Fraud
Voter fraud reports run rampant during election season. But Reporter Sarah Edwards found out that it may not occur as frequently as you think.