Machine Problems Worsened 2008 Voting Woes

Voting Machine Issues, Confusion Compounded Delays Faced by Untold Thousands of Voters This Fall

Though Even That Number Fails to Reveal Untold Counting Errors on E-Voting Systems Across the Nation...

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Steven Rosenfeld,
11/16/2008 -
5:30 am PT

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KY: 108 Hart InterCivic Voting Machines Removed from Service by Judge

Order Follows Straight-Party Ballot Failures Reported to be Affecting 'Tightly Contested State Senate Race'...

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Brad Friedman,
11/4/2008 -
10:35 am PT

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‘Daily Voting News’ For November 01, 2008 ““ Evening Edition

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John Gideon,
11/1/2008 -
4:21 pm PT

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More Vote-Flipping in TX by Machines Other Than Those Made by ES&S

Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems Made by Hart InterCivic and Diebold Also Reportedly Now Flipping Votes From Democratic to Republican in TX...

UPDATE: 7 TX Counties Now Reporting Vote-Flipping!

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Brad Friedman,
10/29/2008 -
5:04 am PT

24 Comments

VIDEO: Homer Simpson’s (and Obama’s) Touch-Screen Voting Nightmare…

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Brad Friedman,
10/2/2008 -
11:28 am PT

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Corporate Vendors Are Undermining U.S. Elections

A VotersUnite report on the current situation and how to reclaim elections -- in 2008 and beyond.

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Ellen Theisen,
8/20/2008 -
8:50 am PT

4 Comments

‘Daily Voting News’ For August 09 and 10, 2008

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John Gideon,
8/10/2008 -
4:12 pm PT

4 Comments

Vendor misinformation in the e-voting world

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Dan Wallach,
7/3/2008 -
11:24 am PT

6 Comments

Exclusive: Supreme Court Decision Derails Federal Fraud Suit Against Voting Machine Company

Complaint Against Hart InterCivic Withdrawn Following Adverse Ruling Limiting Whistleblower Claims

VIDEO/AUDIO: Brad on This Weekend's 'Ring of Fire' Discussing Latest Case Developments with Attorneys Papantonio and Schultz...

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Brad Friedman,
6/27/2008 -
12:35 pm PT

29 Comments

VIDEO INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: California Congressional Candidate Ron Shepston Speaks To The BRAD BLOG About Election Integrity Issues And The Daily Kos

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Alan Breslauer,
5/25/2008 -
2:56 pm PT

9 Comments

Exclusive: Voting Machine Company Chief Lied to Chicago Officials About Ownership, Control of Company

Sequoia Voting Systems' CEO, Jack Blaine, Sent Deceptive Letter to Windy City Officials Following 'Evasive' and 'Troublesome' Testimony on his Company's Control by Smartmatic, a Chavez-tied E-Voting Firm

Documents Reveal Officials Sought to Ensure Venezuelan Company's Divestiture of Sequoia Was 'Not a Sham Transaction Designed to Fool Regulators'; Recent Reporting by The BRAD BLOG Reveals That it Was...

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Brad Friedman,
5/21/2008 -
11:02 am PT

26 Comments

Austin Plans ‘Point-by-Point’ Review of Hart InterCivic E-Vote System in Light of Federal Fraud Lawsuit

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Brad Friedman,
5/5/2008 -
9:15 pm PT

2 Comments

Voting Machine Company Co-Founder Killed in Small Plane Crash in Caracas

Smartmatic Co-Founder, Employee, and Shareholder Dead After Both Engines on Small Plane Reportedly Failed Just After Takeoff

News Follows Reports by The BRAD BLOG Concerning the Venezuelan Firm's Continuing Control Over Beleaguered American E-Voting Outfit, Sequoia Voting Systems...

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Brad Friedman,
5/2/2008 -
2:24 pm PT

23 Comments

It’s Official! Paper BALLOTS for the State of New York!

Last of the DRE (Touch-Screen) Voting Machine Vendors Withdraws Attempt for Certification in the Empire State

Though There Remains Plenty About Which to Remain Vigilant...

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Brad Friedman,
4/23/2008 -
3:08 pm PT

9 Comments

Sequoia Voting Systems Publicly Confirms BRAD BLOG Report on Hart InterCivic’s Hostile Takeover Attempt

With Deadlines Past and Looming, Intense, Often Acrimonious, Background Negotiations Underway Between All Involved Firms

While Both Clients and Employees Are Kept in the Dark...

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Brad Friedman,
4/20/2008 -
5:49 pm PT

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Voting Machine Issues, Confusion Compounded Delays Faced by Untold Thousands of Voters This Fall

Though Even That Number Fails to Reveal Untold Counting Errors on E-Voting Systems Across the Nation...

Order Follows Straight-Party Ballot Failures Reported to be Affecting 'Tightly Contested State Senate Race'...

Direct Recording Electronic Voting Systems Made by Hart InterCivic and Diebold Also Reportedly Now Flipping Votes From Democratic to Republican in TX...

UPDATE: 7 TX Counties Now Reporting Vote-Flipping!

A VotersUnite report on the current situation and how to reclaim elections -- in 2008 and beyond.

Complaint Against Hart InterCivic Withdrawn Following Adverse Ruling Limiting Whistleblower Claims

VIDEO/AUDIO: Brad on This Weekend's 'Ring of Fire' Discussing Latest Case Developments with Attorneys Papantonio and Schultz...

Sequoia Voting Systems' CEO, Jack Blaine, Sent Deceptive Letter to Windy City Officials Following 'Evasive' and 'Troublesome' Testimony on his Company's Control by Smartmatic, a Chavez-tied E-Voting Firm

Documents Reveal Officials Sought to Ensure Venezuelan Company's Divestiture of Sequoia Was 'Not a Sham Transaction Designed to Fool Regulators'; Recent Reporting by The BRAD BLOG Reveals That it Was...

Smartmatic Co-Founder, Employee, and Shareholder Dead After Both Engines on Small Plane Reportedly Failed Just After Takeoff

News Follows Reports by The BRAD BLOG Concerning the Venezuelan Firm's Continuing Control Over Beleaguered American E-Voting Outfit, Sequoia Voting Systems...

Last of the DRE (Touch-Screen) Voting Machine Vendors Withdraws Attempt for Certification in the Empire State

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