You may have read about North Carolina's very confusing straight-party voting rules and ballots. If history is any guide, this could have a huge impact on the election... updated 10/31/08

In 1966, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a poll tax was unconstitutional. In 2008, Americans living overseas—including members of the armed forces—may have to fork over as much as $23.50 if they want to be sure their votes count in November....

We don't need more reasons to worry about foreclosure rates. Digby, nonetheless, citing this AP/CBSnews.com
story, provides one: the affect foreclosures could have on voting rolls....

Late Friday, a letter sent from Federal Election Commission (FEC) nominee Hans von Spakovsky to the White House officially withdrawing his name....