ELECTION DAY headlines
PRESIDENT: Post & Courier endorses McCain
The Post & Courier newspaper of Charleston has given its support to Republican presidential contender John McCain over Democratic rival Barack Obama. Source: The State / AP
• Obama leading McCain in polls
Source: The State / AP
• Obama's grandmother dies days before election
Source: The Greenville News / AP
US SENATE: Graham, Conley finish campaigning
US Sen. Lindsey Graham and challenger Bob Conley have finished campaigning for the US Senate seat and are now awaiting the verdict from the voters. Source: The State / AP
Several incumbents and challengers for both the South Carolina House and Senate seats took out loans to run for office.
Source: The State / AP
ELECTION DAY: Time to vote for candidates
After months of campaigning, it is now time for voters to go to the polls and choose a new president. Source: The State / AP
• Local races on the ballot too
Source: Spartanburg Herald Journal
• High turnout expected in Beaufort
Source: The Beaufort Gazette
• Central voters to make rec complex decision
Source: Anderson Independent Mail
• Interest abounds in elections
Source: The Lancaster News
• Election Day in the Upstate
Source: Seneca Daily Journal
• Polls open at 7 AM in Sumter
Source: The Sumter Item
• Greenwood voters go to the poll early
Source: Greenwood Index-Journal
• Voters line up early to make their choice
Source: WYFF News 4
• Poll workers bracing for surge in voters
Source: The State
• Freebies available for voters
Source: The State
• Midlands election guide
Source: The State
• Voter information resources
Source: The State
• What the amendment proposals mean
Source: The State
• Record turnout predicted by absentee ballots
Source: The State
• SC to cast election ballots
Source: The State / AP
• Turnout falls even in Republican states
Source: The State / AP
• Tips for voting in SC
Source: The State / AP
• High turnout expected for polls
Source: The State / AP
• Voters to make history today
Source: The Greenville News
• Sample Upstate ballots available
Source: The Greenville News
• Heavy voting expected for today
Source: The Greenville News
• Voters head to the polls
Source: The Post & Courier
• Teens paying attention to election
Source: The Post & Courier
• Voters coming out in record numbers
Source: The New York Times
• Rain likely for Grand Strand voters at polls
Source: Myrtle Beach Sun News
• One for the record books
Source: Orangeburg Times & Democrat
• Parties make final push for votes
Source: Orangeburg Times & Democrat
• York County braces for high voter turnout
Source: Rock Hill Herald
• Free perks offered to voters
Local vendors on Hilton Head Island are offering free items and services to voters. Source: Hilton Head Island Packet
Unopposed officials enjoy election day
Officials who are running in unopposed elections are taking it easy on Election Day, instead of anticipating tonight's results. Source: Anderson Independent Mail
Be patient in poll lines
"Voting is a right and a privilege. It shouldn't be an ordeal. Today is election day nationwide, and millions of Americans will do their democratic duty and line up to vote. But in what may be the largest turnout in decades, many voters today will have to wait in line for hours to cast a ballot. By all accounts, York County election officials have done a good job in preparing for election day. Nonetheless, absentee voters encountered long lines at the elections office in York."Source: Rock Hill Herald
Donations were filed by Mulvaney
"In a Saturday editorial endorsing Mandy Powers Norrell for the state Senate District 16 seat, we inaccurately stated that her opponent, Mick Mulvaney, had failed to file donations from donors, including voucher activist Howard Rich and his affiliates, prior to election day in 2006, when Mulvaney was running for state House District 45."
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Be alert and prepared at the polls
"People in Beaufort County have been standing in line for many hours to cast absentee ballots. Statewide, voter registration and absentee votes are at all-time highs. Traffic at the polls is expected to be heavy today. The League of Women Voters says the best time to avoid crowds is to vote between 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m."
Source: The Beaufort Gazette
Go to the polls and vote today
"When you stand in line today, don't think about the things you're not getting done or the boredom of waiting. Think about the photo of the woman in Iraq holding up a purple ink-stained finger, proudly showing the world that she had just done what some told her was a death sentence -- voting in an election. Think about our servicemen overseas, who are ready to lay down their lives for us and the freedoms represented in what we do today. Think about those who already have sacrificed life and limb for us."
Source: Hilton Head Island Packet
Can cooperation be had on Election Day?
"The arguments have been heard, the dirty tricks (hopefully) are behind us, and the money has been spent. In fact, so much money has been thrown into the campaigns it seems that some might have entertained thoughts of winning by the sheer millions of dollars at their disposal ..... that is, they may have thought they could buy the elections. That, however, is for the voters to decide. The numbers just might tell if votes were up for sale ..... legally for sale."
Source: Greenwood Index-Journal
Today's election must come with reasoning tomorrow
"Today we urge you to vote. Tomorrow, the entire country needs to collectively take a deep breath. Of course, we are assuming that what we do today will be played out by tomorrow. Despite what is expected to be the largest vote in American political history, we can only hope that all votes are counted and all votes count, that a winner is declared and that, after a long and tumultuous campaign, the country is finally able to focus on the crucial issues it faces."
Source: Seneca Daily Journal
Endorsements from The State
"We don't need to remind anyone about today’s presidential election. But there are several other important choices as well. Here’s a recap of The State editorial board's endorsements: President. Sen. John McCain is far better prepared not only to be commander in chief, but to lead the nation as it deals with a complex array of global challenges."
Source: The State
Reisz: Be a responsible citizen
"There are times to choose up sides and battle it out and times to come together. After voting for our presidential candidate, we get an historic chance to be the citizens whom our nation needs in this time of economic struggle and political change. Whether our candidate wins or not, we can rise to the call to be a renewed nation determined to enhance our lives."
Source: The State
Use your voice and vote
"Voters across our community, state and nation will have their say today. The decisions that are made in the polling places, for all levels of government, will have lasting consequences. So choose wisely. Over the past week, we've identified the candidates and referendums we support and the reasons for our choices. We've made those decisions on a race-by-race basis, picking a mix of Republicans, Democrats and Independents in the process."
Source: The Post & Courier
Participate in the real poll today
"After long campaign, don’t let the voting process dissuade you from being heard. The pollsters say John McCain will win South Carolina in today’s election but lose the national vote. Democrat Barack Obama has all but been declared the winner in a campaign that has set records for candidate endurance. It seems like years since the first-in-the-nation presidential debate in Orangeburg in spring 2007. Don’t assume the pollsters are on target. The real poll comes with today’s voting – and there are factors that could impact the outcome."
Source: Orangeburg Times & Democrat
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