With election day right around the corner, voters and politicos alike are on the edge of their seats, wondering what could happen to tip the scales in their favor.
American University government professor Jan Leighley said with most voters already cemented on a candidate, day-of disasters aren't likely to make a huge difference.
But could a "last minute piece of information that's surprising or scary affect how someone who's undecided votes?" Leighley asked. She answered her own question, saying, "Could be!"
Read on to see which six factors could keep Democrats, Republicans or both parties at home and out of the polls....
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Today in Pictures: Oct. 26, 2012
Argentinean President says, "They may keep the frigate, but not our freedom."
The New York City mother who came home to find her two young children allegedly stabbed to death by a trusted nanny, then watched helplessly as the woman knifed herself in the throat and slit her wrists, police said today. At a press conference today, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the nanny Yoselyn Ortega, 50, remains on a breathing tube after being rushed to a hospital Thursday evening, and has yet to be interviewed by cops or formally charged.
Justin Timberlake apologizes for 'silly, unsavory video' of homeless sending wedding wishes
How much can you trust your nanny?
“Girls” creator Lena Dunham is starring in an ad for President Obama that is almost as risque as her TV show. In the spot released on Thursday, Dunham, 26, declares that her “first time” was with Obama. Voting that is. “Your first times shouldn’t be...
Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse says losing over 400,000 contract customers was “by design,” but that’s not because the telecom is thrilled to be rid of its customers. Sprint reported that it lost a total of 423,000 subscribers in its third quarter as its loss...
She faced many critics as first lady and a presidential candidate in 2008, but Hillary Clinton seems to have hit her stride as secretary of state. Diplomatic successes aside, Clinton has won the international crowds over with her more lighthearted moments. Whether she's abroad or at home, Hillary shines when she lets her guard down. See some of her best unscripted moments here.
Pop culture, movies and reality television-inspired outfits have taken over Halloween.
A Twitter impersonator targeted child actor Collin MacKechnie. Experts said it could be the work of a predator, but is more likely a cyber bully.

