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January 30, 2009

Crash Survivor Had Spotty Driving Record

Entering Interstate 81’s southbound lanes heading north was one in a long line of bad driving decisions by the man involved in a predawn wreck Wednesday that claimed the life of a firefighter.

November 04, 2008

McCain Sues To Force Virginia To Count Military Ballots

John McCain’s campaign sued Virginia’s electoral board Monday, hours before the election, seeking to force the state to count late-arriving overseas military ballots.

Voters Beware: Calls Falsely Warn Of Changed Polling Places

With polls opening in only a few hours, deceptive automated phone calls are attempting to mislead voters to the wrong polling places.

October 24, 2008

Early Voting Problems Reported In Sullivan County

Election officials in one northeast Tennessee county say multiple voters have been given incorrect ballots and voted in the wrong state House race during early
voting.

October 23, 2008

Election 2008: Presidential Issues

Where do the presidential candidates really stand on the issues? We have you covered here on Tricitites.com. There’s an interactive diagram that details the candidates stances on gun control, education, health care, federal spending, taxes, etc.

October 16, 2008

SOUND-OFF: Final Presidential Debate

Presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama faced off Wednesday night for the third and final presidential debate of 2008.
What did you think? Who is ‘Joe the Plumber’ to you? SOUND-OFF here on Tricities.com.

October 15, 2008

VIDEO: Boucher Talks About Bailout Plan, Obama

Congressman Rick Boucher spoke Wednesday about the financial crisis and his support of Barack Obama’s plan for the economy. Boucher was at Emory & Henry College to announce a grant that will help boost the signal strength of the college’s radio station.

Free Time: Joel Goodman

Get to know your candidates in your “Free Time.” Your Tri-Cities News Source is re-introducing you to the candidates vying for your vote. Independent candidate Independent candidate Joel Goodman is running for Tennessee’s first district congressional seat.

Free Time: Robert A. “Rob” Russell

Get to know your candidates in your “Free Time.” Your Tri-Cities News Source is re-introducing you to the candidates vying for your vote. Democratic candidate Robert A. “Rob” Russell is running for Tennessee’s first district congressional seat.

Free Time: Mayor Dr. Phil Roe

Get to know your candidates in your “Free Time.” Your Tri-Cities News Source is re-introducing you to the candidates vying for your vote. Republican Johnson City Mayor Dr. Phil Roe is running for Tennessee’s first district congressional seat.

Free Time: James Reeves

Get to know your candidates in your “Free Time.” Your Tri-Cities News Source is re-introducing you to the candidates vying for your vote. Independent candidate James Reeves is running for Tennessee’s first district congressional seat.

TN Early Voting Begins; VA Absentee Ballot Applications Due Oct. 28

Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee and continues through October 30th. Applications must be in postmarked by October 28th in order to receive an absentee ballot. Check out the TRICITIES.COM ELECTION CENTRAL section for all your voter needs

October 14, 2008

Ad Watch: Obama’s New Ad Called “Prescription”

Obama’s New Ad Called “Prescription” has been airing in the Tri-Cities.

Ad Watch: RNC’s Campaign Ad Called “Trillion”

This ad by the Republican National Convention on behalf of John McCain criticizes Barack Obama’s economic package.

October 13, 2008

TN State Rep Candidates Vaughn and Shilpley To Debate Monday Night

Tennessee State Representative Democrat Nathan Vaughn of Kingsport and Republican challenger Tony Shipley will go face to face on many issues in a debate set for Monday night at 7 p.m. at Dobyns-Bennett High School

October 09, 2008