Voting machine problems and voters being struck from the rolls

In summary, there are reports of voter suppression tactics being used in swing states, such as voters being struck from the rolls and problems with voting machines. There is also concern about potential election fraud and the need for paper ballots to ensure fair elections. The issue of voter suppression is being addressed by groups such as the Family Policy Institute of Washington and Project Vote, who are working to combat tactics such as limits on voter registration drives and burdensome identification requirements for voters.
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I saw on the news (ABC & Fox) that voters in swing states are being struck from the rolls in some states - Mississippi - ~ 10,000 I'm not sure how true the report is but it is disturbing in a deja-vu kinda way. There are also problems with the machines in Fl. and some other states. Do any of you think that this election will get usurped like the previous one?
 
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We are only scratching the surface. This guy has a lot more. The info is suppose to go mainstream today.

Republican Stephen Spoonamore on election fraud. ( additional videos in the link )

http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/stephen-spoonamore-2008-interview-paper-ballots-please/

Here, in this shattering new interview, Stephen Spoonamore goes into harrowing detail about the Bush regime’s election fraud, past, present and–if we don’t spread the word right now–to come. Since he’s the only whistle-blower out there who knows the perps themselves, and how they operate, we have to send this new piece far and wide.

Here Spoon tells us that McBush’s team–i.e., Karl Rove and his henchpersons– have their plan in place to steal this next election: by 51.2% of the popular vote, and three electoral votes.

He also talks about the major role played by the Christianist far right in the electronic rigging of the vote.

And he defines our electronic voting system as a major threat to US national security, calling for it to be junked ASAP, in favor of hand-counted paper ballots.

Since Spoon is a Republican and erstwhile McCain supporter, as well as a noted specialist in nosing out computer fraud, his testimony is essential–not only for its expertise, but, no less, for the impact that his views will surely have on those Republicans who have been loath to see what Bush & Co. has done to our election system.

That whole story’s just about to break. In fact, tomorrow there will be a number of articles appearing, on a recent breakthrough in the lawsuit that Spoon’s testimony has enabled, and on other aspects of that all-important case.

Spoonamore says that the GOP wanted e-voting to steal elections but now foreign governments will be hacking and the winner will be determined by the best hackers. He says that if the GOP wins the hacking competition, McCain will win 51.2 percent with three electoral votes over Obama, and it will be a stolen election.

Spoon also makes a crucial point about the people who have been implicated in much of the election theft: “They are religious extremists.” He names those who know about stolen elections, and he insists that the only way to protect this election is with paper ballots, hand-counted.
 
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http://www.nogw.com/images/diebold_pres.jpg
 
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OMG, that's tragic! They admit to it. Heeeyyy, didn't somebody just design that to spoof Diebold?
 
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Erm, I don't think that is their actual logo!
Of course they might have reached the point where they really don't care anymore!

They did recently rename their election machine division - it was getting such bad press that nobody would trust/use/buy Diebold ATMs or ticket machines anymore.
 
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THE PERFECT MATCH is the latest scheme I have heard of. If a person's voter registration info is slightly different than information found in public records, the person comes under suspicion.

For instance if a person is registered to vote as John Q Doe and has his vehicle registered as John Quincy Doe, he may be listed as a possible duplicate registration.

Take the case of a Vancouver man who got a telephone call from the Family Policy Institute of Washington who told him, "Our records indicate that you're not yet registered to vote in Washington," then advised him to go to the institute's Web site, where he could register online.

In reality, the Vancouver man has been registered to vote in Clark County since 1988. He had the wherewithal to check with election officials before signing up through the Web site.

Clark County elections manager Tim Likness said political interest groups obtain the state voter registration list, then compare it to a list generated from some other source. "If it isn't a perfect match, they call those voters," Likness said.

People who fall for the ploy have their voter registration flagged as a duplicate. Election officials have to spend time sorting out the problem.

http://www.theolympian.com/opinion/story/594525.html

The same thing appears to be happening in Colorado

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10551363
 
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Ohio is allowing same day registration-vote. The problem with that could be voter fraud.

On another note and back to the topic... I saw this

From:http://www.npaction.org/article/articleview/713/1/273
New voter suppression tactics include:
·limits on voter registration drives
·using databases and inaccurate purges to keep voters off the rolls
·burdensome identification requirements for voters, and
·problematic voting technology.

Theres a link to this PDF file -
http://projectvote.org/fileadmin/ProjectVote/Policy_Briefs/Project_Vote_Policy_Brief_8_Voter_ID.pdf
 
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Related to Voting machine problems and voters being struck from the rolls

1. What are some common problems with voting machines?

Some common problems with voting machines include malfunctions, errors in vote counting, and security vulnerabilities.

2. How do voting machines contribute to voters being struck from the rolls?

Voting machines can contribute to voters being struck from the rolls if they are not properly maintained or calibrated, leading to incorrect registration information or ballots being cast.

3. Are there any safeguards in place to prevent voting machine problems?

Yes, there are several safeguards in place to prevent voting machine problems. These include regular maintenance and testing, as well as backup paper ballots in case of malfunctions.

4. What can be done to address voters being struck from the rolls?

To address voters being struck from the rolls, election officials should regularly update and maintain voter registration lists, and voters should check their registration status before Election Day.

5. How can we ensure the integrity of the voting process despite these problems?

We can ensure the integrity of the voting process by implementing strict security measures, such as conducting audits and using paper ballots for backup, and regularly monitoring and updating voting machines to prevent malfunctions and errors. It is also important for voters to stay informed and report any issues they encounter while voting.

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