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Article: The times they are a-chagin' in the US and the world has a ringside seat; On Tuesday, almost half of the US goes to the polls in one of the most decisive elections in American history. The Western Mail's David Williamson previews the greatest drama democracy has ever seen.(News)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2008
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Byline: David Williamson
THERE will be no rest for the ambitious in America this weekend - an election is at stake.
On Tuesday an unprecedented experiment in democracy will take place when voters in 24states go to the polls to select the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Never before have so many of America's 50states chosen to hold their contests on the same day.
It is not surprising commentators feel the traditional "super" does not do it justice. Some have dubbed the day "The Tuesday of Destiny". Many have opted for "Super Duper Tuesday".
It has the ...