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'Crossover' voters called key to Kasim Reed's apparent win in Atlanta mayoral race

Dec. 3, 2009
In a contest that pitted a black man against a white women, the former Georgia state senator's campaign sought to raise doubts about his opponent among white liberals. The tactic may have worked. If mayoral candidate Kasim Reed survives a possible recount and squeaks into office in this...
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo