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Blendon said that about 22 percent of voters are age 60 and over and that the impact of the shortage could be especially significant in swing states such as Florida that have large populations of senior citizens...
...Last Saturday, over 60 students—organized by the Harvard College Democrats and advocacy group America Coming Together (ACT)—sacrificed a lazy Cambridge afternoon for a day of canvassing in their politically divided neighbor to the north, one of the most highly contested swing states in this year’s presidential election...
...have confidence in it." Only the center-right European People's Party supports Barroso's team. Group chairman Hans-Gert Pöttering warned that rejecting the Commission "would trigger a crisis with serious political consequences." But Pöttering's support might not be enough to swing the vote. "If Barroso doesn't make any further concessions, it will be very close," says one parliamentary official. The dispute holds dangers for both sides. If Barroso gives in, "the Parliament will have set an important precedent," denting the President's authority, says Alasdair Murray of the London-based Centre...
Student voters from 14 swing states will vote for Kerry by a margin of 55-38 percent, according to the survey...
...think college students can be the key constituency to make a difference,” King said. “Students in swing states are far more likely to vote...