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	Minds Of A Few Remain Unmade TAMPA - They are floating out there, still. Undecideds. Voters who say they just don't know, even now. Full story I-4: The Road To The White House TAMPA - Nestled into the crook of the elbow of Malfunction Junction on Interstate 4, Voting Precinct 317 is a rainbow of racial diversity with a heavy mix of Democrats. Latest News Channel 8 report Complete Election Coverage

More From The Corridor Economic Issues Divide Voters In Storm-Rattled Daytona Beach DAYTONA BEACH - President Bush and Sen. John Kerry spent much of their final debate arguing whether Americans are better or worse off economically today than four years ago. Not unexpectedly, they disagreed strongly. Full story Students Watch But Aren't Swayed ST. PETERSBURG - Watching President Bush debate challenger John Kerry on television, Elizabeth Austin wrinkled her nose. Full Story Primary Voters Take Early Start TAMPA - Kathy MacDonald will be traveling miles from her Carrollwood home when Florida voters decide Tuesday's statewide primary. That won't stop the Tampa Democrat from doing her civic duty. Full story Who? What? When? BROOKSVILLE - Joe Breseman buys and sells in a brightly lit jungle of electric guitars, tools, guns and gold jewelry. The pawn shop owner is in the dark when it comes to Florida's U.S. Senate campaign. Full Story Divided They Stand Along the I-4 corridor Catholics have different views of their religion and politics. Some people questioned their faith when it was suggested that Kerry be denied Communion for his abortion stance. Others agreed with the idea, saying parishioners should align their political views with the church's position. Pearl Dempsey's Story In Her Own Words The Cusick's Story In Their Own Words James McMullin Young Voters Seek Connection WINTER PARK - James McMullin, 29, backed Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential race, but today the registered Independent voter counts that a mistake. Full story Voters Divided On Importance Of Military Service In Election TAMPA - Charles Byrd figures America might not be in a mess in the Middle East if President Bush had fought alongside veterans like him in Vietnam. Full story Vote Is Cast For Safety ST. PETERSBURG - At St. Petersburg's third-busiest fire station, Rob Dobbins mans a potential terrorist response center. ``It's definitely something you think about every day, especially since the events of Sept. 11,'' Dobbins said last week. Full Story Map: Corridor Precinct 130 Map: Defining The Corridor Charles Griffin of Plant City Another State Vote Debacle Feared LAKELAND - His big rig idling at a truck stop off Interstate 4, Charles Griffin flashed a gold front tooth and chuckled at memories of ``Flori-duh!'' Full story Same-Sex Marriage Splits Precinct TAMPA - Shawn Hicks registered to vote Republican right out of college, but he soon decided he could not support most of the party's national politicians and still be a self- respecting gay man. Full Story Matt Manzari Economic Uncertainty On Minds Of Voters TAMPA - Chomping an unlit cigar on his American flag-festooned porch, Matt Manzari considered the cost of groceries to feed himself and his ailing wife. Full Story   About This Series With Florida again expected to play a key electoral role in the presidential race, all eyes are on the middle of the state. The Interstate 4 corridor is the swing-vote center of a state that leans Republican in the north and Democratic in the south. Some see it as a divining rod for other political contests as well, such as Florida's U.S. Senate race. The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and WFLA, News Channel 8, are listening to people along the corridor as we prepare for Election Day.

Multimedia Political Divining Rod TAMPA - Since the 1980 presidential election, the I-4 corridor has mirrored how the state of Florida votes for presidental candidates. The area is expected to be a campaign battlefield this year. News Channel 8 report   Voices From The Corridor The Tampa Tribune talked to people living in St. Cloud in Osceola County, a small lakeside community of 20,000 people that is a fair distance away from Osceola’s other city, Kissimmee.    • Angel Fritts • Glen Fritts • Justin Thompson • Pete jones • Ruby Tobias • Carlos Castillo • Joy Osborn • Margaret Barber • Prudencia Hall • Traudi Rayzor Tampa Tribune reporter Brad Smith recently spoke with voters in St. Petersburg about the upcoming presidential election, the war in Iraq, terrorism and safety at home. Jackie Blacksher of St. Petersburg believes President Bush is not concentrating enough on domestic issues. His comments Daniel Burek of St. Petersburg thinks "we're in over our heads" in Iraq. His comments Shannon Sego is a student from Pinellas Park. She plans to vote for Ralph Nader this year. Her comments Alex Vilcsek is from St. Petersburg. He sees John Kerry as the "lesser of two evils" in this election. His comments James Williams is a barber from St. Petersburg and served in the Army during the first Gulf War. His comments Ralph Williams of St. Petersburg thinks President Bush "went to Iraq to settle his father's business." His comments   Related Stories: 08/13/04 Who? What? When? 07/24/04 Deeply Divided Town Also Split On Edwards 06/30/04 Divided They Stand: Pearl Dempsey 06/30/04 Divided They Stand: The Cusicks 06/03/04 Precinct's Voters Stand By Their President 05/24/04 Young Voters Seek Connection 05/10/04 Voters Divided On Importance Of Military Service In Election 04/23/04 Vote Is Cast For Safety 03/08/04 Another State Vote Debacle Feared 02/26/04 Same-Sex Marriage Splits Precinct 04/07/04 Economic Uncertainty On Minds Of Voters In Divided Precinct 02/28/04 Campaign For The Corridor  Related links: • Pinellas 4 Kerry • Hillsborough County Republican Party • Tampa Bay Young Republicans • Hillsborough Democratic Executive Committee • Central Florida Young Democrats • Orange Democrats • Orlando GOP Connection • Volusia County Republican Party • Polk County Republican Executive Committee • Democratic Party Of Polk County

 

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