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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Jul. 11, 2008

Expect the Election to Continue Delivering the Unexpected

Given the unpredictable nature of this election, America could witness the first modern electoral tie, which would trigger an arcane U.S. Constitutional provision governing presidential elections, writes Kareem Crayton. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By Kareem Crayton
This article appears on Page 4

      By now, you've likely heard more than enough commentary about the historic nature of Election 2008.
      Placing that aspect aside, I'd like to discuss some of the lessons from Stage One of selecting our 44th president. At the end of the beginning, here are three lessons the primaries have taught us.
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