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Edwards relies on gentility, diligence

By HILARY HELLENS | October 29

Vice presidential hopeful John Edwards' longtime friend said the senator has an "iron butt" when it comes to his devotion to working out the kinks in Washington, D.C. "There are some students that can work. This wasn't the kid who was easily distracted," said Donald Beskind, a lecturer at Duke University and a lawyer who has been a friend of the Edwards family for 20 years. "This man has laser-like focus." Oftentimes, though, that side of Edwards is hidden from the public.

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Political ads seek place among news coverage

By HILARY HELLENS | October 27

Political advertisements and news reports both try to offer information to voters in hopes of swaying both the faithful and the undecided. But the types of information they offer differ in their purposes. "I think voters will definitely be watching the news and advertisements," said Laura Brewington, a UNC graduate student. "I feel like both parties have been effective at mudslinging opinions out there for both sides."

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Officials prepare to protect polls

By HILARY HELLENS | October 22

Elections officials are taking every precaution to ensure that voters and precinct officials will be safe at the polls on Election Day. Gary Bartlett, executive director of the N.C. Board of Elections, said he was told at a meeting in Raleigh last week that the FBI has not received any credible evidence that there will be a terrorist attack in North Carolina or the United States.

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Foreign news influences outlooks

By HILARY HELLENS | October 22

More than 98 percent of Americans own a television set that bombards them with political programming. But outside of U.S. time zones and American cable channels, there exists a different perspective. International news often covers countries' political contests, such as the presidential race in the United States, with a different perspective. "Things that are shown abroad aren't shown here," said Agustin Abdallah, a UNC sophomore who frequently visits Argentina, where his family lives.

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Union members wax political

By HILARY HELLENS | September 24

RALEIGH - The state chapter of the AFL-CIO met for its 47th annual convention Thursday to discuss the issues that will have an impact on the November election. The largely Democratic speakers touched on many topics, including improving life for working families, health care, federal trade policy and overtime pay policy.

HILARY HELLENS

Edwards relies on gentility, diligence

Political ads seek place among news coverage

Officials prepare to protect polls

Foreign news influences outlooks

Union members wax political

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