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Counting votes: How the media figure out who won

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Ever hear about national elections where the winners aren't known for days as government officials count votes and double-check results? Thank goodness we don't have to wait that long for election results in the U.S., right? Not so

Study: Romney, Obama both get negative coverage

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

NEW YORK (AP) - A study finds that press coverage of President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney has been largely negative in the campaign's final weeks. The Pew Research Center's Project on Excellence in Journalism finds that coverage of Obama turned sharply negative after

5 things to watch for in the campaign homestretch

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

WASHINGTON (AP) - Five things to watch for in the final week of the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney: 1. JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: The final jobs report before Tuesday's election comes out at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Does the unemployment rate drop below 7.8

Fierce finish: Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 2nd

By BEN FELLER and KASIE HUNTAssociated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) - Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the

Women conceived after rape speak out for Mourdock

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By TOM LoBIANCOAssociated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Women born as a result of rape are defending Indiana Republican Richard Mourdock in the waning days of a campaign that has been shaken up by the Senate candidate's comments on rape and abortion. The women call Mourdock a hero for opposing

Biden praises bipartisanship in wake of Sandy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By MATTHEW DALYAssociated Press FORT DODGE, IOWA (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden is making a pitch for bipartisanship, telling voters in Iowa that it's reassuring to see Democrats and Republicans working together in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Campaigning Thursday in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Mass. Sen. hopefuls have spent $68M on race so far

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By STEVE LeBLANCAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren ramped up their voter outreach efforts Thursday as new campaign fundraising reports show they've already spent nearly $68 million pursuing the same Massachusetts Senate seat

Secret Service agent kills self amid affair probe

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior Secret Service agent who was being investigated by the government for failing to disclose a long-standing relationship with a foreign citizen killed himself last week in Washington, people familiar with the matter told The

Storm-wracked states prepare for Election Day

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By BETH FOUHYAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Election officials were ordering generators, moving voting locations and figuring out how to transport poll workers displaced from coastal areas as Tuesday's presidential election became the latest challenge for states whacked by Superstorm

Romney to campaign in Pennsylvania on Sunday

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 1st

By KASIE HUNT and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press DOSWELL, Va. (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney will campaign in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Campaign officials on Thursday confirmed that Romney plans to hold a rally in the state two days before the election. The appearance would come shortly after his