Voters In Ny, Nj Not Deterred By Storm's Effects

By BETH FOUHY and WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press: Nation
Tue, 11/06/2012 - 7:32am

POINT PLEASANT, N.J. (AP) -- Election Day turnout was heavy Tuesday in several storm-ravaged areas in New York and New Jersey, with many voters expressing relief and even elation at being able to vote at all, considering the devastation....

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