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The Seattle Times new political blog is reporting that Sarah Palin will be replaced by Cindy McCain at Wednesdays fundraiser at a private home in the Seattle area. Itll still cost $1,000 a plate, even if you dont eat.
The Secretary of States office has broken down the August primary turnout by age bracket and, to no ones surprise, turnout increased with age. Among voters 65 and up, 72 percent turned out. For voters in the 18 to 24 range, turnout was 18 percent. Turnout was only 19 percent in the 25 to 34 age range, 27 percent in the 35 to 44 age range, 41 percent in the 45 to 54 age range and 58 percent in the 55 to 64 age range.
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