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Despite ACORN focus, widespread voter fraud unlikely, experts say

Oct. 15, 2008
By focusing attention on false voter registration forms filed by the liberal group, ACORN, Republicans and Arizona Sen. John McCain are raising alarm bells about the potential for widespread voter fraud this fall. But election experts say the chances for...
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