CBS 2 Chicago: G-O-P critical of keeping clerk office open after Kerry rally

Wednesday October 27, 2004

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Republicans are criticizing a decision to keep the Madison city clerk's office open late for voting after a John Kerry rally.

State Republican Party spokesman Chris Lato (LAH'-toh) says it amounts to a contribution to a political campaign, only they're using taxpayer money to do it.

The city clerk will keep the office open until eight tomorrow, when it normally closes at 4:30 p-m to accommodate any absentee voters coming from the Kerry rally a couple blocks away.

The clerk's office will also be open until five Friday and Monday and will be open Saturday from eight to one.

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