Can astronauts cast their ballots from space?

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In summary, astronaut Leroy Chiao made history by becoming the first American to vote for president from space. He cast his ballot via encrypted email and encouraged others to vote as well. There were jokes about him potentially voting for Nader and the question of how many electoral votes outer space would receive.
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http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/11/02/voting.from.space.ap/index.html

Astronaut makes voting history

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) -- With a quick computer key stroke, space station astronaut Leroy Chiao became the first American to vote for president from space, casting an encrypted ballot via e-mail and urging fellow countrymen to go to the polls Tuesday...
 
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oh, dear! well, I repasted the link. seems ok now. I hope.
 
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Can you imagine if they did all that work in order to allow him to vote and it turns out he voted for nader? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
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Can you imagine if they did all that work in order to allow him to vote and it turns out he voted for nader? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

heeheeheeheehee! :rofl:
 
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How many electoral votes does outer space get? :biggrin:
 
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Moonbear said:
How many electoral votes does outer space get? :biggrin:

ha ha ha! I am waiting for the astro-biologists to weigh-in on this one! :rofl:
 

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