October 29, 2008 -
At Facing South, we've been reporting on one of the biggest election stories in 2008: the failure of states to adequately prepare for easily-anticipated high turnout, leading to enormously long lines and long waits that are d
October 28, 2008 -
Big news in Florida today: Declaring a state of emergency at Florida polling stations, Republican Gov. Charlie Crist has issued an executive order extending early voting hours. From The Miami Herald:
October 28, 2008 -
The St. Petersburg Times reports that more than 12,000 voters are now on Florida's "no match" list -- meaning their identities have not been verified and their votes could be uncounted on Election Day:
October 28, 2008 -
An unusually high number of people are having their voter registration applications rejected in Harris County, Texas -- and experts say problematic reviewing of applications is to blame.
October 28, 2008 -
The Southern Poverty Law Center offers new information today on one of the two white supremacists who allegedly hatched a plot
October 28, 2008 -
Today's daily Southern Swing State Watch (TM) report: North Carolina is still the closest toss-up race in the South for president -- and is growing tighter. Florida isn't far behind. SOUTHERN SWINGABILITY RANKINGS* as of 10/28/08
October 27, 2008 -
It's a classic voter-suppression strategy: send out misinformation to voters about the day of the election.