BY SHALEECE HAAS // Is Sarah Palin a liar? Does Barack Obama have unresolved issues about his mother?  Four local seniors shared their thoughts on this year’s presidential election. Read the full story

BY SHIKIRI HIGHTOWER // The Emerybay Public Market turned into a spontaneous support rally for Barack Obama Tuesday night as many locals watching the second of three presidential debates loudly supported the democratic candidate.

“My decision was already made,” said Fitz Jordan, who is moving back to Oakland from Austin, TX.  “I’m getting more comfortable with Obama.”

The crowd of some 40 locals erupted in chants of “Obama, Obama,” after most of the democratic candidate’s answers to mediator Tom Brokaw’s questions.

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McCain supporters found at Emeryville’s historic eatery.
BY KATE KILPATRICK // Gathered around the copper bar at Emeryville’s upscale Townhouse restaurant on Tuesday night were a handful of folks seldom found in these parts: McCain supporters.
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EMERYBAY FOOD MARKET

BY ALBA MORA// The cook and the young waiter at the Asian food restaurant looked bored. The clean wok pans indicated there wasn’t much work going on. On Tuesday night, the Emerybay Food Market was emptier than the previous two debates of the election season. In front of one TV screen, a handful of people were eating their dinner of noodles and tempura. When it came to thoughts about the presidential debate, the second of three, no one seemed to have any strong opinions, in fact, many seemed disappointed in what they were watching.

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