In a bit of exciting news (which also tends on personal-level to give me some confidence that I I voted correctly), Green Party presidential candidate, David Cobb — who was on the ballot in all 50 states, I’m sure you’re surprised to learn — and Libertarian presidential candidate Michael Badnarik will likely be calling for a full recount in the state of Ohio!
KPFK (90.7 FM in Los Angeles) broke the news yesterday in an interview with Mr. Cobb…
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In order for a statewide recount to proceed in Ohio, candidate Cobb will have to raise approximately $113,000; or ten dollars per precinct. The deadline to demand a recount occurs after the State’s results are deemed official by Ohio’s Secretary of State, which won’t take place for a few days.
The full radio interview can be heard here…
They have issued a Press Release on the matter this morning with further details.
Well, this could be it folks! As a presidential candidates in Ohio, Cobb and Badnark are within their rights to demand a recount! And I’d hope that there’s enough folks with a few dollars left in their pockets to cover those costs for the Ohio recount!
This is big (and very encouraging) news for a number of reasons, the least of which will be the ability to give all of the many punch-card ballots in the state a fresh look.
One of the stories I haven’t covered here, while many others have, is Greg Palast’s “Kerry Won…” article. Palast discussed the sizeable number of potentially “spoiled” ballots that were not counted for Kerry in Ohio during the initial count. A recount, and I don’t know yet if that means it’ll be a “manual” recount or not, may likely shake out as many as 93,000 possible new Kerry votes (by Palasts reckoning anyway). It’s unlikely that all of the spoiled ballots would go for Kerry, of course, many are likely for Bush, or have no vote or more than one vote on them and “spoiled” for good reason. But the idea of a carefully monitored recount is good news by any definition.
(Perhaps we’ll even get to figure out what the hell went on in Warren County on Election Night!)
On this blog, I’ve mainly been focusing on the many computer-related counting errors and/or possible cases of fraud, since those are the issues that I find most haunting as the country moves towards its mandated 2006 deadline for all-electronic voting. So, I’ve not bothered to point out the more speculative nature of reports like Palast’s until now, because until a re-count possibility came into play, his theory was mostly unprovable speculation. That may all now be changing…
DONATIONS can be made for the recount to either of the following sites. They’re working together…Can you imagine that?!:
Third parties are good for America…don’t ya think?
UPDATE: 11/15/04 Recount fundraising goal has been met! Now seeking funds for “mobilization” costs and also volunteers to serve as “recount witnesses”! Click here for more info…
Thank you for your arduous work- here’s the silver lining — now more American will take your P.O.V. seriously….
Many are still awestruck Kerry conceded and walked away! Why did his lawyers have to make a return trip! Makes one wonder about complicity.
The arrogance of bushits & GOP in this debacle is stupifying. The WORLD IS WATCHING US! And you two gentlemen are gaining in stature with each tic of the clock!
Where can I send my donation to help you? Even though I voted for Kerry! You two are American Heros! And so is Ralph – he’s been saying this for years to deaf uninformed robots….all 3 now have our attention.
Voted for Kerry, have always been a democrat, but have always applauded third party efforts, and cerainly never more than now. Contributed, money well spent. Hope these guys are well protected, and that noone gets to them. A lot could be riding on what they follow through with. PJ
Voted for Kerry, have always been a democrat, but have always applauded third party efforts, and cerainly never more than now. Contributed, money well spent. Hope these guys are well protected, and that noone gets to them. A lot could be riding on what they follow through with. PJ
The NYT is reporting that the "myth" of election fraud has been debunked, without explaining exactly how it has been debunked. They point us to these reports:
http://www.vote.caltech.edu/Reports/index.html
I alreadly see problems with their analysis. They treat optical scan ballots the same as paper ballots (not true) and they were using CNNs "corrected" exit poll dats instead of the data put out on election night before it was altered.
Please join me in pointing out the problems in this report. I will be writing out a full debunking of this report and could use your help.
shahid_haque@hotmail.com
It is time a third party candidate took down the republican party. Know anybody who is inrerested? I,ve got an idea that would lower the boom on them with one fatal shot.
Although I’ve only used to talk about politics in my job, I’ve not met but a handful that don’t get it. So don’t be shy.
These SOBs are going down if I have my way about it.
If you have complained that you think the election was rigged put your money where your mouth is!
It may be the only chance left to put things right.
Hey guys,
congress candidate for the 16th district of Florida, Jeff Fisher, has claimed he has evidence of fraud in this election. He just updated his website and has a letter that he sent to Ralph Nader. According to him, Ralph Nader, Russell Baker (journalist of The Nation), Al Sharpton, and the FBI ALL have the documentation and evidence in their hands…..
http://jefffisherforcongress.com/
I’m hoping this is true and we here the explosive story soon. Perhaps Baker will blow the covers of this story in the coming weeks.