GOP observers let back in to Philly polling places

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - November 4, 2008 Spokeswoman Cathie Abookire said Tuesday that the partisan disputes were compounded by a misunderstanding about the rules that govern certified election observers.

The McCain-Palin campaign complained of intimidation by Democratic election officials who were kicking Republican officials out of polling places.

Abookire said the GOP observers were allowed to go back in after a district attorney's team arrived.

She said a certified observer can go inside any polling place in Philadelphia and stay, as long as there are no more than two watchers in any polling place.