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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 11:49 PM
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Is Jim Webb's name really missing on some ballots
being printed as James H. Jim (I think) as Jon Stewart said?
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 11:51 PM
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1. YES! One of the brands of voting machines didn't program enough
Edited on Thu Nov-02-06 11:52 PM by napi21
spaces to list he whole name, so it will appear as James H.

I can't believe any programmer is that damn stupid!
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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 11:56 PM
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2. Sensenbrenner should feel lucky
that he does not depend on that program, as should Arnold S.

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abluelady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 11:59 PM
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3. It's Not Luck--It's Being a republican. eom
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 12:02 AM
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4. In certain areas
It appears on the front of the ballot but where it is listed to vote it doesn't. AND it is only in the most democratic areas of Virginia...In Arlington, Alexandria and the areas of northern Virginia.
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 12:13 AM
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5. No surprise there!
Irregularities and errors always seem to hit Democratic areas, and always seem to benefit Republicans.
:grr:
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onenote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 12:20 AM
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6. not exactly
In a limited number of areas in Virginia, Webb's name appears on the ballot in full, but is cut off to "James H.'Jim'" on the confirmation page that comes up before you finalize the ballot.
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question everything Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 12:22 AM
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7. This can be quite confusing to people who are
not comfortable with technology, like senior citizens.

The campaign better embark on an educational blitz in these areas.
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