Politics: Afternoon Edition: Some felons get voting rights restored

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 HEADLINES 1) Hispanics could be key swing group in 2010 About 6.5 million Hispanic voters will likely cast their ballots this year, according to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. » Read full article 2) Joe Miller cites East Germany as border security model "East Germany was very, very able to reduce the flow," Miller said at a campaign event. » Read full article 3) 'Aqua Buddha' woman responds She says Jack Conway's attack was "over the top," but adds that it's legitimate to raise questions. » Read full article 4) Military recruiters told they must accept gay applicants The Pentagon directive follows a court decision striking down the ban on gays serving openly in the military. » Read full article 5) Some felons get voting rights restored A study found that 800,000 former felons have been returned to the voter rolls in the past decade. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell during a debate with Chris Coons on Tuesday: "So you're telling me . . . that the phrase 'separation of church and state' is found in the First Amendment?" COMMENT OF THE DAY ramjetrth, on 'Manchin debates Raese: Who won?' article: Manchin looked good. West Virginia loves him, and regardless of a lot of odd polling and Republican disinformation, Wets Virginia will elect him. He's too blue a dog for me, but he has worked hard for Virginia for a long time. Raese has a lot of money being spent on his behalf, but that's all he's got going for him. He's only in the race because the GOP had no one else willing to run. MULTIMEDIA Video | The Fast Fix 2012 Primary challenge? Could President Obama get a primary challenge in 2012? SEND US A TIP | ADVERTISE | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY POLICY | NEWSLETTER CENTER Washington Post Digital c/o E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071