Threat of Terrorism Shadows Election
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Memories of Sept. 11 shadowed Americans as they turned out in heavy numbers to vote Tuesday. Voters often cast their ballots according to their fears about getting attacked again, exit poll data suggested.
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The presidential election campaign has entered a two-month period when the threat of an al Qaeda attack to disrupt the process could be greatest, a White House official warned on Thursday.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair's government was accused Wednesday of playing politics with fear and using the threat of terrorism to boost its chances of re-election.
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In the presidential campaign's closing weeks, Democrats are bracing for an "October Surprise," an event so dramatic it could influence the election's outcome. The capture of Osama bin Laden, for instance.
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WASHINGTON - A menacing message from terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden has added fresh kindling to the sense of fear and anxiety that has pervaded American life since the attacks of September 11, 2001 and set the tone of the presidential election
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AUSTRALIA&#39;S involvement in Iraq and terrorism strikes in Southeast Asia have made defence and national security potentially decisive issues for voters as polling day nears.
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President Bush sought Thursday to defend his record on fighting terrorism in the wake of a bleak intelligence assessment as he flew South on a campaign outing with the midterm elections drawing near.
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John Kerryâs campaign accused Republicans of trying to frighten voters about a terrorist attack being more likely if the Democrat is elected.
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Sympathy vote for Pakistan People's party expected to give it the edge in election beset by worries of attacks
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Campaigning is under  way for Afghanistan's presidential poll, amid warnings of insecurity and intimidation.
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No matter what the issue - terrorism, immigration or flat wages and higher taxes - the code word this election season is "security"
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Terrorists lying in wait to attack. Planes falling from the sky. Ships blowing up. The candidates in the race for president are painting some scary scenarios to motivate voters.
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Unlike the past two elections, both Democrats and Republicans face potential headaches in the fall voting if terrorism is a major concern, a poll suggests.
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WASHINGTON - As the election nears, U.S. officials say they are increasingly concerned al-Qaida will attempt to mount a devastating attack aimed at disrupting the political process...
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The transition to a new president could present vulnerabilities for terrorists to exploit.
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The race for the White House has come down to one thing: who can best protect America. With just one week to go security and the war on terror continue to dominate the agenda.
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Despite all the vows of "never again" after the Florida fiasco of 2000, the scary scenarios for Election Day 2004 seem only to have increased: A tie vote in the Electoral College. A terrorist strike on Election Day. A disputed outcome in a critical state.