— Busby\/Bilbray Election Contest complaint<\/a>, [PDF]\n There’s some extraordinary and fresh stuff in the suit that you’ll want to read, since I’m still on the road and unable to cover as thoroughly as usual.<\/p>\n The local media covered the press conference held and attorney Paul Lehto appeared on Ed Schultz. Coverage of both follows…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Amongst the coverage by local media thus far tonight, are several stories. One from the San Diego Union-Tribune<\/i><\/a> (who has covered this story so atrociously in the past<\/a>,) almost covered the story intelligently, until they got to the part claiming “The voting machine issue in this contest has become a hot topic among progressive bloggers, but has gained little traction elsewhere.” I guess the DNC calling for a full hand count for the first time in their history, coverage on CNN’s Lou Dobbs<\/a>, Court TV’s Catherine Crier<\/a> and scores of other mainstream outlets doesn’t count as “traction elsewhere”.<\/p>\n There was also TV coverage from NEWS 8 KFMB<\/a> (they have a LIVE video report from the Press Conference today as well in which Bilbray — suprise! — says the contest is “sour grapes”!) and KGTV<\/a>. Both of those stories have a great quote from the irresponsible, democracy-hating San Diego County Registrar of Voters, Mikel Haas:<\/p>\n We suppose Haas isn’t concerned with the right of voters to legally contest an election within 30 days of its certification, so it’s “done” for him. Is there any<\/i> election law or voter that Haas gives a damn about?<\/p>\n As well, attorney Paul Lehto appeared late this afternoon on the Ed Schultz Show<\/a> to discuss several details of the case. That appearance may be downloaded here…<\/p>\n
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