dazeconf
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:31 PM
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From the Guardian:
Elsewhere, an unknown Democrat earned a footnote in history by casting one of Minnesota's 10 Electoral College votes for John Edwards, Kerry's running mate - the state's first ``faithless elector,'' the dubious name for those who bypass the candidate who won the state's popular vote in the general election.
No one claimed credit for the Edwards vote. Several electors said they suspected someone unconsciously mixed up the two Johns on the ticket. ``I'm certainly glad that the Electoral College is not separated by one vote,'' elector Michael Meuers said.
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:33 PM
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1. What are the qualifications to be an elector? |
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They can't be that stupid, can they?
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dazeconf
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:33 PM
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Hobbes199
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:39 PM
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6. Probably sworn in late. |
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I saw in PA, that 5 electors didn't even show. So they pick 5 people, from what I can only assume are the people hanging around at congress with too much time on their hands.
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:35 PM
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He wasted his vote and violated his oath.
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:37 PM
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If it comes down to one vote, Imma be pissed :-|
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Mon Dec-13-04 07:44 PM
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7. Well, thankfully our first "faithless elector" voted for a DEMOCRAT and |
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