Did The Head Of Diebold Really Send Out a Letter Promsing....

[The Great Escape]

to deliver Ohio to the Republicans? A local radio talk show host stated this on his show this evening.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Yes. His name is Wally O'Dell, I think

[shraby]

2. Yes he did

also he and his company officers donated mega bucks to Bush.

Someone probably has a link to the story.

edited to add

[NMDemDist2]

3. yes it's true (sad isn't it?) here's a link

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0828-08.htm

[Wonk]

4. Yes. Link here.

COLUMBUS - The head of a company vying to sell voting machines in Ohio told Republicans in a recent fund-raising letter that he is "committed to helping Ohio deliver its electoral votes to the president next year."

The Aug. 14 letter from Walden O'Dell, chief executive of Diebold Inc. - who has become active in the re-election effort of President Bush - prompted Democrats this week to question the propriety of allowing O'Dell's company to calculate votes in the 2004 presidential election.

more...
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0828-08.htm

[Robbien]

5. Wow, you have a local radio host that will openly talk about it?

Usually one only hears about this on independent media.

[The Great Escape]

6. Oh Yea! His Name Is Bob Kincaid...

and he is a real local treasure. WWNR in Beckley, West Virginia. If I'm not mistaken he streams on the internet (7-10 PM) Mon-Fri. Here is a link to his web site.

http://www.headonradio.com/

[Robbien]

8. Thanks, I put a stickum on the PC to remind me to check him out on Monday

It is always great to find a new voice.

[The Great Escape]

9. Just To Let You Know....

on Monday His Show won't be starting till 8 PM. I think they are broadcasting a local sporting event that runs till about 8 on Monday night.

[TrogL]

7. NOW with Bill Moyers mentioned it as well.

It's well documented.