Eric J in MN
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Fri Nov-12-04 08:57 AM
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Ohio changes rules in the middle on which provisional ballots to toss. |
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ttp://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2004/985
And so the sorting and discarding of Kerry votes begins November 10, 2004
Are the provisional ballots in Ohio being thrown out? A new rule for counting provisional ballots in Cuyahoga County, Ohio was implemented on Tuesday, November 9 at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon, according to election observer Victoria Lovegren.
The new ruling in Cuyahoga County mandates that provisional ballots in yellow packets must be “Rejected” if there is no “date of birth” on the packet. The Free Press obtained copies of the original “Provisional Verification Procedure” from Cuyahoga County which stated “Date of birth is not mandatory and should not reject a provisional ballot.” The original procedure required the voter’s name, address and a signature that matched the signature in the county’s database.
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:00 AM
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1. Will the Kerry attorneys now there challenge this? They better. |
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:01 AM
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Edited on Fri Nov-12-04 09:06 AM by liberalnurse
change the rules to fit the need....I heard this will not be accepted......
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Eric J in MN
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:02 AM
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4. Who is doing anything about ti? nt |
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:07 AM
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8. I know that it is being challenged..... |
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I'll have to go seek out actual reported evidence and post later.
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:01 AM
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3. real nice. I say let's go after Blackwell for changing |
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the rules in midstream. Totally unfair and marginalizing.
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:04 AM
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"Democracy dies behind closed doors."
U.S. District Court Judge Damon Keith
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:04 AM
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6. Surely this is illegal? |
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If not you can kiss even the appearance of a legitimate election goodbye.
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:06 AM
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Can Ohio DU-ers protest at Blackwell's office?
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:08 AM
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:10 AM
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11. Good--this is just ridiculous... |
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I wish I could join you there. :toast:
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Eric J in MN
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Fri Nov-12-04 12:20 PM
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16. Are you going to do something? nt |
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:07 AM
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9. This is fucking ridiculous! |
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Edited on Fri Nov-12-04 09:09 AM by Chimpanzee
When I filed my absentee ballot the people at the town hall were very attentive that I had signed my name properly and had all the information that was required before they let me go.
I bet these people got no help whatsoever, or maybe even misinformed purposefully to invalidate their provisional ballot. And Blackdick says throw them out if their at the wrong polling place? That was one of the reasons for having provisional ballots!
And who are these people to say the persons signature doesn't match? Are they professional handwriting analysts?
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:13 AM
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Ohio Veterans who voted for Kerry via provis ballots should form a group and protest. They can fight for their country, but are not allowed to vote?!?!
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:18 AM
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13. I agree about the handwriting issue |
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There should be an expert in handwriting analysis looking at these. If not, then every one should be accepted. I won't trust the judgement of any republican ballot counter.
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Fri Nov-12-04 09:34 AM
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14. Who is responsible for changing the counting procedures? |
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Edited on Fri Nov-12-04 09:35 AM by Meritaten1
Is this change determined by the Ohio Secretary of State's Elections division or is it a local responsibility, e.g. county commissioners or the elections board?
It would also be really interesting to know if this change brings the Cuyahoga County count into conformity with counting procedures elsewhere, or whether this is a local decision?
Also, has a change in the counting procedure ever been implemented in the middle of the tabulation process before?
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Fri Nov-12-04 12:06 PM
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15. Apparently Ohio Sec. of State Ken Blackwell called |
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Fri Nov-12-04 12:55 PM
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17. has this actually be challenged yet? |
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Has this actually been formally challenged yet then or will that have to wait until after certification?
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