Polls

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Opinion: Obama’s Biggest Failure Has Been On Race Relations

Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.

2012/11/05

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Opinion: Presidential Poll Trolling

Though the polls give political junkies a rush – and can put them on a natural high for a time or sink them into the bowels of depression – they mean absolutely nothing on Election Day. The poll taken on Election Day at the nation’s polling booths is obviously the only one that counts.

2012/09/21

FILE - Voters wait in line to cast their ballot at a polling station in Basket Ridge, New Jersey. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)

NJ Democrats Oppose Stricter Voter ID Laws

Some progressive Democrats in New Jersey want to make sure the state does not enact strict new voter ID laws they say could lead to suppression at the polls.

2012/08/17

Voters line up to cast their ballots for the New Hampshire GOP primary at Webster School on January 10, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Romney Relishes New Hampshire Win, But Storm Clouds Await In South Carolina

What a relief for Mitt Romney. Last week’s squeaker in Iowa turned into a decisive victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night. But as that old song goes, we’ve only just begun.

2012/01/10

FILE - A voting booth in Fort Lee, NJ (Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

All 18 Incumbents In The Legislature Win N.J. Primary Elections

Two of New Jersey’s most influential Democrats — including one of Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s harshest critics — survived hard-fought primary election challenges Tuesday.

2011/06/07

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School Budgets On The Ballot Across New York Tuesday

Behind the scenes there’s a growing debate over what the vote might mean for a proposed statewide property tax cap.

2011/05/17

A man votes at a public school - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2010 - Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

Ballot Issues, Privacy Concerns Hamper NYC Polling Places

Election Day is a true test, in a highly-anticipated midterm election, of how efficiently voters are actually able to use a pencil on paper ballots in combination with new electronic scanners. The results were mixed.

2010/11/02

Elections Official Discusses Polling Problems, Solutions

New York City’s Board of Elections said it fixed the many problems that plagued the primaries back in September. J.C. Polanco, one of the Board’s 10 commissioners, is here to explain how.

2010/11/02

Cuomo (L) , Paladino (R) (Photo/Getty Images)

Cuomo, Paladino Dismiss Polls Showing Big Lead

Despite his large lead in the polls, Cuomo said he wasn’t taking things for granted. For his part, Paladino also shrugged off the polls.

2010/10/31

A voting machine is seen in Oakville, CT - Aug 8, 2006 - Photo: Bob Falcetti/Getty Images

Expect Wrestling Swag At The Polls In Connecticut

The WWE will be giving away goodies near voting booths on Tuesday for the Connecticut elections.

2010/10/29

Linda McMahon campaigns in Waterbury, CT - Oct 23, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Are You Allowed To Wear WWE Garb At The Polls?

WWE CEO Vince McMahon filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop local election workers from asking WWE fans to cover up their wrestling garb at the polls.

2010/10/27