Few answer call by Trump to watch polls
Washington
WARNING darkly of a stolen election, Donald Trump has called on supporters to turn out in droves on Election Day to monitor polling places, telling them they need to be vigilant against widespread voter fraud and a rigged outcome.
Speaking at a rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Tuesday, he said: "Voter fraud is all too common, and then they criticise us for saying that. But take a look at Philadelphia, what's been going on, take a look at Chicago, take a look at St Louis. Take a look at some of these cities, where you see things happening that are horrendous."
His language has stirred increasing fears of intimidation of minorities inside polling places, whe…
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