Politics: Judge Rebuffs Ohio GOP Voter Challenge

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Thursday, October 28, 2004 Election 2004 Judge Rebuffs GOP Effort to Contest Voters in Ohio A U.S. District Court judge Wednesday effectively ended efforts by Republicans in Ohio to challenge the eligibility of tens of thousands of voters in one of the most closely contested states in this year's presidential race. Missing Weapons Become Focus of Race Democratic nominee John F. Kerry accused President Bush of evading responsibility, and Bush said Kerry was making unsubstantiated charges. • Editor: Leaks Hastened Report on Missing Explosives Gay Marriage Amendment Churches Key to Mich. Fight on Gay Marriage Michigan is one of 11 states where constitutional amendments against same-sex marriage will appear on the November ballot. Much of the grass-roots support for these initiatives is church-based. But so is much of the opposition. Polling Surveying the Polls This year's election-fueled furies are only the latest woes to befall the polling profession, already under siege and, some fear, on its way to extinction. • Howard Kurtz's Media Notes: Saturation Point Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. Daily Tracking Poll If the 2004 presidential election were being held today, would you vote for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, the Republicans, John Kerry and John Edwards, the Democrats, or Ralph Nader and Peter Camejo, the independents? Which candidate are you leaning toward? Methodology | Poll Trends | Today's Full Results | Results by Demographics In 2000, which presidential candidate received the most newspaper endorsements? A. George W. Bush B. Al Gore More Political News Campaign Trail Dogged by Explosives Charge: Kerry, Bush Question Each Other's Response to Terror Threat Most Latinos Say Iraq War Was Wrong: Survey of Voters Shows Economy, Jobs as Top Issues Policing Is Aggressive at Bush Events: To Some, Protesters' Arrests Recall Vietnam War Era Hope Fades for Intelligence Bill Compromise Soon: Sense of Urgency Disappears as Budget Powers of New Director Continue to Be Sticking Point Editor: Leaks Hastened Report on Missing Explosives Bush Web Site Bars Overseas Visitors Democrat Shows Surprising Strength in S.C. Senate Race Proposal Restricts Appeals on Dams: Administration Plan Could Help Hydropower Firms Avoid Costs Likely Voters Narrowly Prefer Bush to Pick Justices High Stakes? These Voters Would Know Catching Election Fever, Be It Fahrenheit or Celsius Run-Up to Vote Is Season for U.S. Largess: Armed With Big Grants, Officials Visit Key States Out of Sight and Just as Outspoken: Region Is a Hotbed of Voice-Over Narrators Who Make Political Ads Indians Build 'Emerging Presence' in Capital WASHINGTON IN BRIEF LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, 10 a.m. ET: CEOs for Kerry • Live, 11 a.m. ET: The American Enterprise Institute's Norm Ornstein • Live, 1 p.m. ET: Talking Points Live With Terry M. Neal • Live, 2 p.m. ET: FreedomWorks PAC President Matt Kibbe • Transcript: Campaign Diary From Wisconsin With Robert G. 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