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Throughout election night, Columbia Radio News provided reporting and
analysis as results came in from around the country. With reporters at the
sites of important races around New York City, in New Jersey and in the
crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, the students of Columbia University
produced two hours of colorful, informative commentary and news.
In addition, Columbia provided advanced news about the election: From the
status of voting machines throughout the city, to reports on the swing state
battlegrounds. We looked into reports of potential voter fraud at polling
places and checked out the poll monitors and security systems that were in
place. And, we looked back at the election crisis that occurred in 2000 -
and analyzed whether it could happen again.
8 P.M. BROADCAST
Top of the Hour Election News
Nyia Hawkins reports on exit polls and final campaign reports of both candidates.
Swing States
Voters are lining up today to cast their votes across the nation, but the election will be decided by just a handful of states. Bret Hovell explains why swing states have so much power.
Field Report from Pennsylvania
Justin Finch reports from Lower Merion High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at a polling station.
Voting Machines
In the 2000 election, inefficient voting machines were blamed for the Florida recount. Alexandra Haggiag explains how despite many states using new voting technology not much has changed in the past four years.
Field Report from New Jersey
Laura French reports from Hackensack, New Jersey at a GOP club on the republicans reaction to the loss of New Jersey to Senator Kerry.
Election 2000 Art Exhibit
As election night winds down, the Florida recount is threatening to repeat itself in a number of swing states. Carina Kamel visited a gallery in downtown Manhattan where an innovative art exhibit looks back at what happened in 2000.
Election Update
Brett Hovell and Alexandra Haggiag report state projections and election returns along with national senate race results.
Barriers to Voting
Today is election day -- But if you live in New York and you didn't register by October eighth, you won't be able to vote. Jess Mador takes a look at why some people want to change that.
Poll Monitors
It's the first time that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has monitored a U.S. Presidential election. Valencia Grant reports on this dramatic shift.
Report from Vote Watch
Alex Haggiag interviews Eva Waskell, director of Vote Watch. Get an update from volunteers phoning in information on what's happening at the polls.
Voting Complaints
Valencia Grant reports from an election protection coalition call center where volunteers are using a national computer system to track voter complaints.
Interview with Evan Cornog
Brett Hovell interviews Evan Cornog, publisher of Columbia Journalism Review about the history of presidential elections.
Future Voters
In 2000 only a third of eligible voters under 24 years of age actually voted. Omar Sachedina visited a group in the Bronx that is trying to raise that amount and get young people involved in politics.
9 P.M. BROADCAST
Top of the Hour Election News Update
Nyia Hawkins reports the lates regional and national election news.
New York Senate Race
The state Senate race between longtime Democrat-turned-Republican Olga Mendez and Democratic City Councilman Jose Serrano in East Harlem is more than just a turf war. Justin Finch reports on why this battle could have long-ranging implications for the future of political reform in Albany.
Fix Albany Campaign
Political consulant Bob Liff discusses races in New York with host George Spencer.
News Update
Vonnie Quinn reports state returns.
Advance Voting
Last election about 14 percent of voters cast early ballots. This year, that number could be as high as 20 percent. Iara Hakakian tells us why states are relaxing their voting rules and how the changes could affect voter turnout.
State Count
Vonnie Quinn and George Spencer give the status of states making their calls for electorial votes.
Field Report from Times Square
Mara Altman reports live from Times Square in Manhattan.
The Electoral College
Vonnie Quinn interviews Doug Brattebo from the U.S. Naval Academy about the state of the Electoral College.
Ghananian Bush Supporters
While pollsters focus on swing state voters, Thomas Grove profiles one New Yorker whose personal mission is to reelect the president.
Election Update
Vonnie Quinn and George Spencer update on New York Senate Race and electorial votes by states.
Live field report from New Jersey
Laura French reports from Hackensack, New Jersey at a GOP club on the republicans reaction to the loss of New Jersey to Senator Kerry.
Gallup Polls
Brett Hovell interviews Frank Newport from the Gallup Polls on what to watch for when the polls come in.
Bottom of half hour update
George Spence gives another look at the returns from states.
11 P.M. BROADCAST
Top of the hour newscast
Omar Sachedina reports on the latest regional and national election news.
Returns Update
Brett Hovell gives the lates state returns.
Differences in exit polls
Kristin Espeland interviews Kathy Frankovic, director of surveys at CBS News, who will explain exit polls and how the numbers are appoaching differenly this year.
Election Update
Brett Hovell and Alexandra Haggiag report more state return updates. And problems with voting machine problems, and exiting polling results.
Field Report from Philadelphia
Justin Finch reports live from the Kerry/Edwards Headquarters at the Radison Hotel in Philadelphia.
Changes in Supreme Court
Health problems could force three Supreme Court justices to retire this year. Vonnie Quinn looks at why the outcome of tonight's election could have a profound effect on the future of American justice.
Update on National Senate Races
Alexandra Haggiag and Brett Hovell report the results of national senate races
Ohio and California polls
Alexandra Haggiag interviews Eva from Vote Watch to find out what happened in the polls in Ohio and in California.
Single Women Vote
In the last election, more than twenty million single women did not go to the polls. This year, both candidates are trying to appeal to that demographic in the hopes of getting the coveted single woman vote. Nyia Hawkins has the story.
Field Report from Times Square
Mara Altman reports live from Times Square in Manhattan.
Report from Manhattan Assemblyman Stringer's Party
Valencia Grant reports live from the West Side Brewery in Manhattan where Assemblyman Scott Stringer is hosting a election party.
The Voters' Voices
Iara Hakakian gets the opinions of voters and the votes they are going to cast.
Bottom of half hour update
Brett Hovell and Alexandra Haggiag gives one last look at the election returns for national senate races and governor election results.
MIDNIGHT BROADCAST
Election News Update
Omar Sachedina reports the latest national and regional election news.
Election Update
George Spencer and Vonnie Quinn report on the latest state returns and electorial count.
Live report from Philadelphia
Justin Finch reports live from the Kerry/Edwards Headquarters at the Radison Hotel in Philadelphia.
Election Update
George Spencer reports on the effects of the loss of house seats in some states.
Field Report from New Jersey
Laura French reports the mood in Bergen County Republican Headquarters in New Jersey.
After the election
Vonnie Quinn reports on issues that will affect the next president of America.
High Schoolers Canvas for Kerry
Columbia's Michael Rice joined a group of high school students who support Kerry on a bus trip from New York to Pennsylvania. Although most of these students aren't yet old enough to cast a ballot, that hasn't stopped them for expressing their political views.
Possible changes in American foreign policies
Vonnie Quinn interviews Ian Woods, Sky Night's Washington D.C. correspondent, who explains the implications tonight's elections on American foreign policy.
Election Update
George Spencer reports on state returns and voting machine problems from across the country along with reports on Hiliary Rodham Clinton becoming the favorite for the 2008 nomination if Kerry loses.
Interview with Joe Cutbirth
Joe Cutbirth, former communications director for the Texas Democratic Party, gives his thoughts about the election status.
Electorial College Tie
Vonnie Quinn explains the results of a tie in the Electorial College.
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