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[AI-Generated Summary] Broadcast captures the atmosphere of a high-stakes election day in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, where record-breaking voter turnout caused long lines and a shortage of voting materials at several precincts. Local officials reported exceptionally high participation, with some precincts reaching over 70% turnout by late afternoon, driven by a complex ballot that included competitive races for president, governor, and county commissioner. Nationally, CBS News anchor Dan Rather reported that the presidential race in Indiana and Kentucky remained "too close to call," a departure from Indiana’s typical early trend for Republican candidates. Amidst the high turnout, voters expressed general satisfaction with the economy while demonstrating a notable trend of ticket-splitting, focusing more on individual candidates than party lines.

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