Comments on: Texas county's machines causing concern for some voters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: DonnieJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999668 DonnieJ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:49:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999668 Perhaps the reason why these are all flipping from Obama to McCain is that no one is voting for McCain in the first place? Perhaps the reason why these are all flipping from Obama to McCain is that no one is voting for McCain in the first place?

]]> By: Oil Worker in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999656 Oil Worker in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:13:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999656 To: Proud and Honest Veteran- You haave obviously forgotten that it was Ronald Reagan's ovely zeaalous spending on inflated deffense ccontrats that creaated the deficit tat Goerge H.W. Bush inhrited. Due to that deficit the first Ppresident Bush was forced to scale back on military personneel and deffense spendding. The firstt rrouund of involuntarry seperations and base closures ooccuredd before President Clinton was ellected. Let's not forget tthat thousands of veeterans came home tto find their homes in foreclosure, cars repossesed, creedit ruined, and eveen bankrupt due to administrative isssues. To: Proud and Honest Veteran- You haave obviously forgotten that it was Ronald Reagan's ovely zeaalous spending on inflated deffense ccontrats that creaated the deficit tat Goerge H.W. Bush inhrited. Due to that deficit the first Ppresident Bush was forced to scale back on military personneel and deffense spendding. The firstt rrouund of involuntarry seperations and base closures ooccuredd before President Clinton was ellected. Let's not forget tthat thousands of veeterans came home tto find their homes in foreclosure, cars repossesed, creedit ruined, and eveen bankrupt due to administrative isssues.

]]> By: Republicans Will Steal The Election http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999553 Republicans Will Steal The Election Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:54:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999553 Everyone has to watch very closely - there have been numerous reports of this vote flipping. The republicans will (again) resort to any dirty trick to win. Everyone has to watch very closely – there have been numerous reports of this vote flipping. The republicans will (again) resort to any dirty trick to win.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999545 David Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:49:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999545 We've seen a few reports about voting machine problems. Oddly, they all seem to be affecting Obama voters. It's almost as if someone is trying to get extra votes for McCain. We've seen a few reports about voting machine problems. Oddly, they all seem to be affecting Obama voters. It's almost as if someone is trying to get extra votes for McCain.

]]> By: Gladys http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999533 Gladys Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:43:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999533 I hope the GOP don't steal this election again. Voter fraud is taking place already just like in 2000. But people are smart this time around, please make sure you check your selection before you submit it. Unbelieveable...... things like this happen in third world countries. I see the reason why Mcsame believe he'll win. Plans to steal the election like this is his birth right. No so fast McSame. I hope the GOP don't steal this election again. Voter fraud is taking place already just like in 2000. But people are smart this time around, please make sure you check your selection before you submit it. Unbelieveable...... things like this happen in third world countries. I see the reason why Mcsame believe he'll win. Plans to steal the election like this is his birth right. No so fast McSame.

]]> By: Intelligent vs Ignorance. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999524 Intelligent vs Ignorance. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:39:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999524 All this talk.It's action time. Have you voted? I voted today and it certainly feels good. Obama supportters please call, e-mail all the young voters you know and encourage them to take action because anything including weather, work schedule can stop them from voting. I will rather have Bush re-elected than have Palin in power. She is a nightmare to any smart person out there. She is so divisive. American is fighting for democracy in other countries and Palin is encouraging hatred and dividing cities and surburbs. We seriously need diversity lesson in this country. Ignorance have caused some to believe that some born of American mother and Keyian father some how is an Arab, Irianian etc. It is a shame. America should eradicate illitracy here before promoting education in other countries. All this talk.It's action time. Have you voted? I voted today and it certainly feels good. Obama supportters please call, e-mail all the young voters you know and encourage them to take action because anything including weather, work schedule can stop them from voting.
I will rather have Bush re-elected than have Palin in power. She is a nightmare to any smart person out there. She is so divisive.
American is fighting for democracy in other countries and Palin is encouraging hatred and dividing cities and surburbs.
We seriously need diversity lesson in this country. Ignorance have caused some to believe that some born of American mother and Keyian father some how is an Arab, Irianian etc. It is a shame.
America should eradicate illitracy here before promoting education in other countries.

]]> By: Happy in Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999523 Happy in Arizona Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:39:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999523 Based on the picture, the persons finger was on the line causing the wrong vote. Why aren't the judges telling people about this. Based on the picture, the persons finger was on the line causing the wrong vote. Why aren't the judges telling people about this.

]]> By: Independent in Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999511 Independent in Portland, OR Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:33:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999511 VOTE BY MAIL.... Ask your state legislature to bring it to your state. It's awesome!! We've quietly been using this method statewide, for all elections, for more than 15 years now. We never have lines at the polls, controversey over counts, or technical problems on election day. You have a two week window to complete it and mail it in, so you can take your time if there are measures, etc, and read them carefully. Ballots are still secret, and our voter turnouts went up immediately after it was introduced. VOTE BY MAIL.... Ask your state legislature to bring it to your state. It's awesome!!

We've quietly been using this method statewide, for all elections, for more than 15 years now. We never have lines at the polls, controversey over counts, or technical problems on election day. You have a two week window to complete it and mail it in, so you can take your time if there are measures, etc, and read them carefully. Ballots are still secret, and our voter turnouts went up immediately after it was introduced.

]]> By: Yea right!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999505 Yea right!! Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:29:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999505 I know that the repubs are trying very hard to steal this election, & smear Obama by any means. They really have shown me that they truly are very dirty politicians. This country will lose it's #1 ranking in the free world. You can't be king without friends by your side. From what I'm reading, most of the world think we're total idiots. McCain & big business will send this country backwards for a long time. Race is a major issue in this campaign. Obama had to raise & spend much more money because he would need it. Shame to say this, but if he was white, this race would be very boring because it would have been over a long time ago To those who truly love this country, I salute you. To those who think Sarah Palin is so pro America, you should read about her & her husband'saffiliation with the American Independence Party. That group was extremely ANTI-AMERICAN. There is video from meetings and their convention on YouTube. Wake up people, this woman wanted succession of Alaska from the US. I know that the repubs are trying very hard to steal this election, & smear Obama by any means. They really have shown me that they truly are very dirty politicians. This country will lose it's #1 ranking in the free world. You can't be king without friends by your side. From what I'm reading, most of the world think we're total idiots. McCain & big business will send this country backwards for a long time. Race is a major issue in this campaign. Obama had to raise & spend much more money because he would need it. Shame to say this, but if he was white, this race would be very boring because it would have been over a long time ago To those who truly love this country, I salute you. To those who think Sarah Palin is so pro America, you should read about her & her husband'saffiliation with the American Independence Party. That group was extremely ANTI-AMERICAN. There is video from meetings and their convention on YouTube. Wake up people, this woman wanted succession of Alaska from the US.

]]> By: Clear Thinker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999488 Clear Thinker Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:23:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999488 Some Texans are so stupid they are looking for Bush on the ballot again. W is all they know. Some Texans are so stupid they are looking for Bush on the ballot again. W is all they know.

]]> By: Clear Thinker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999481 Clear Thinker Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:19:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999481 You know.....I am a believer that everything happens for a reason. Had not Dub-Ya, Katherine Harris, and the Grand OLD Party stole the election in 2000, we would not have the eloquent, smart, insightful, visionary named Barack HUSSEIN (yes, I said it all for all you yahoo, backwoods, straw chewing, hee-haw Republicans) Obama. The time for Bush, Cheney, Rove, Rumsfield, and Republicans are over. ~55% of Americans and the rest of the THE WORLD are ready for a change and are anxious to see America take back it's rightful place as leaders of the free world. You know.....I am a believer that everything happens for a reason. Had not Dub-Ya, Katherine Harris, and the Grand OLD Party stole the election in 2000, we would not have the eloquent, smart, insightful, visionary named Barack HUSSEIN (yes, I said it all for all you yahoo, backwoods, straw chewing, hee-haw Republicans) Obama. The time for Bush, Cheney, Rove, Rumsfield, and Republicans are over. ~55% of Americans and the rest of the THE WORLD are ready for a change and are anxious to see America take back it's rightful place as leaders of the free world.

]]> By: James Feagans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999465 James Feagans Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999465 My possible list of fun HALLOWEEN masks include: A JOHN MCCAIN mask which I pull off to reveal my true face of Bush,or my Obama mask which I pull off to reveal the face of Me. My possible list of fun HALLOWEEN masks include: A JOHN MCCAIN
mask which I pull off to reveal my true face of Bush,or my Obama
mask which I pull off to reveal the face of Me.

]]> By: BK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999453 BK Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:09:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999453 Notice how when these machines mess up its ALWAYS switching it from Obama to McCain. This is the SAME as it was last election, I had to get on another machine because my machine kept switching my vote from Kerry to Bush. This needs looked into CNN! This is not joke and has been going on for at least three elections! Notice how when these machines mess up its ALWAYS switching it from Obama to McCain. This is the SAME as it was last election, I had to get on another machine because my machine kept switching my vote from Kerry to Bush.
This needs looked into CNN! This is not joke and has been going on for at least three elections!

]]> By: Jarebear http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999449 Jarebear Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:09:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999449 When I hear reports of the opposite happening, a vote for McCain yields a vote for Obama, I won't be any less suspicious that all of these machines are just calibrated wrong. What's it been, 3 stories now where Obama votes go to McCain or a third party? When I hear reports of the opposite happening, a vote for McCain yields a vote for Obama, I won't be any less suspicious that all of these machines are just calibrated wrong. What's it been, 3 stories now where Obama votes go to McCain or a third party?

]]> By: surprisingly competitive http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999441 surprisingly competitive Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:05:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999441 what else do you expect in a place where Bush reigns supreme? what else do you expect in a place where Bush reigns supreme?

]]> By: James Feagans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999436 James Feagans Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:03:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999436 Hello, America, We have no major election fraud this time because Obama will win by vote and because he is also the inside guy. Hello, America, We have no major election fraud this time
because Obama will win by vote and because he is also the inside
guy.

]]> By: kris p http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999426 kris p Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999426 Friends, Research the company quoted on this report and Diebold voting machines on Wikioedia and learn the degree of compromise we have in our free and fair electoral process. This is what the democrats need to worried about right now. Vote by paper if you can and ensure NOBODY tampers with machine where you vote. Friends,

Research the company quoted on this report and Diebold voting machines on Wikioedia and learn the degree of compromise we have in our free and fair electoral process.

This is what the democrats need to worried about right now.

Vote by paper if you can and ensure NOBODY tampers with machine where you vote.

]]> By: Mike in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999408 Mike in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:57:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999408 Gerda, I feel sorry for you. YPM deceives voters into signing petitions and then re registers them as Republicans. They are paid $5 for every Republican registration by Steve Poisner who is the co chair or McCain's campaign in Californa. A The RNC and McCain's campaign paid $175,000 to Lincoln Strategies for registering voters...The head of Lincoln is Nathan Spruill who has torn up democratic registration forms and only submitted Republican ones. He is also known for slamming just like YPM. On Saturday October 18, the head of YPM, Mark Jacoby was arrested in California for voter registration fraud. He was trying to register to vote in California even though he didn't live there. Since his arrest have you heard the McCain campaign mention ACORN??? No......I wonder why. He broke state laws....read about it. Gerda,

I feel sorry for you. YPM deceives voters into signing petitions and then re registers them as Republicans. They are paid $5 for every Republican registration by Steve Poisner who is the co chair or McCain's campaign in Californa. A

The RNC and McCain's campaign paid $175,000 to Lincoln Strategies for registering voters...The head of Lincoln is Nathan Spruill who has torn up democratic registration forms and only submitted Republican ones. He is also known for slamming just like YPM.

On Saturday October 18, the head of YPM, Mark Jacoby was arrested in California for voter registration fraud. He was trying to register to vote in California even though he didn't live there. Since his arrest have you heard the McCain campaign mention ACORN??? No......I wonder why. He broke state laws....read about it.

]]> By: James Feagans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999402 James Feagans Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:55:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999402 The truth as i see it is that the good people of Texas will support Senator Obama when it counts. The truth as i see it is that the good people of Texas will support
Senator Obama when it counts.

]]> By: Tbone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999393 Tbone Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:53:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999393 Hey Proud Veteran, McCain's tax plan takes more of your money--unless you're the .1% of veterans who earn more than $250,000. Vote for your buddy if you want, but don't try to misinform everyone else that it is because you would personally benefit financially. Facts are facts. Hey Proud Veteran,

McCain's tax plan takes more of your money–unless you're the .1% of veterans who earn more than $250,000. Vote for your buddy if you want, but don't try to misinform everyone else that it is because you would personally benefit financially. Facts are facts.

]]> By: mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999388 mary Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:51:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999388 If skinhead McCain wins this election, I will know for sure that our votes do not count. So, why bother to vote at all. If the machines have hair triggers, they need to throw them out. When Palin goes to Alaska she need to stay there, we do not need her here. If skinhead McCain wins this election, I will know for sure that our votes do not count. So, why bother to vote at all. If the machines have hair triggers, they need to throw them out. When Palin goes to Alaska she need to stay there, we do not need her here.

]]> By: not fooled http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999387 not fooled Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:50:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999387 Anyone who asks "why is it never a republican vote that gets switched to a Dem" BECAUSE IF IT WAS THE GOP WOULD RAISE THE DEAD WITH THEIR COMPLAINING. Look at their track record: -Perpetuated the biggest electoral fraud since 1876 in 2000 by suing to have the recount stopped (i.e. legitimate votes counted) and then bussing their supporters to intimidate election officials. These same criminals have the nerve to complain about ACORN? -Every rethuglican pundit from here to China was laughing at Hillary showing emotion claiming she wasnt fit to play with the boys. Now people are sexist for claiming some worthless community college reject cant be president? HUH? -Bang on and on about the experience Barack Obama lacks and then put forth the same joke of a bimbo as your VEEP. You cant have it both ways, fools the blue wave is coming, so you better find high ground and throw these lunatics out of your party before they destroy us all. Sarah Palin with the nuclear codes? LOL Anyone who asks "why is it never a republican vote that gets switched to a Dem"

BECAUSE IF IT WAS THE GOP WOULD RAISE THE DEAD WITH THEIR COMPLAINING. Look at their track record:

-Perpetuated the biggest electoral fraud since 1876 in 2000 by suing to have the recount stopped (i.e. legitimate votes counted) and then bussing their supporters to intimidate election officials. These same criminals have the nerve to complain about ACORN?

-Every rethuglican pundit from here to China was laughing at Hillary showing emotion claiming she wasnt fit to play with the boys. Now people are sexist for claiming some worthless community college reject cant be president? HUH?

-Bang on and on about the experience Barack Obama lacks and then put forth the same joke of a bimbo as your VEEP. You cant have it both ways, fools

the blue wave is coming, so you better find high ground and throw these lunatics out of your party before they destroy us all. Sarah Palin with the nuclear codes? LOL

]]> By: Gnomepark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999381 Gnomepark Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:48:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999381 .......we went to the moon in '69....and can't get machines to work in 08...... Obama/Biden 08 Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State .......we went to the moon in '69....and can't get machines to work in 08......

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State

]]> By: Lory from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999352 Lory from Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:43:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999352 It's very lonely in Texas being a Democrat. But I have finally voted this past week and I cannot wait till we finally have Obama/Biden in office. I am so tired of the "Closed Minded" Republican Texans down here. Maybe someday, Texans will open their eyes. It's very lonely in Texas being a Democrat. But I have finally voted this past week and I cannot wait till we finally have Obama/Biden in office. I am so tired of the "Closed Minded" Republican Texans down here. Maybe someday, Texans will open their eyes.

]]> By: Texas Trail Dog! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999349 Texas Trail Dog! Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:42:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999349 ALREADY OBAMA BACKERS ARE CALLING FOUL AND THE VOTING HASN'T EVEN GOT OFF TO A GOOD START. BOY, ARE YOU PEOPLE GOING TO BE SURPRISED COME NOV. 5. THERES NOT ENOUGH DUMB WHITE PEOPLE TO PUT HIM IN OFFICE. IF THEY HAVE DOUBTS THEY JUST NEED TO REMEMBER O.J. ALREADY OBAMA BACKERS ARE CALLING FOUL AND THE VOTING HASN'T EVEN GOT OFF TO A GOOD START. BOY, ARE YOU PEOPLE GOING TO BE SURPRISED COME NOV. 5. THERES NOT ENOUGH DUMB WHITE PEOPLE TO PUT HIM IN OFFICE. IF THEY HAVE DOUBTS THEY JUST NEED TO REMEMBER O.J.

]]> By: Kathy in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999339 Kathy in Florida Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:40:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999339 McSenile will do anything to win. McSenile will do anything to win.

]]> By: VA Veteran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999325 VA Veteran Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:38:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999325 Actually, ACORN would be voter fraud! If you folks honestly believe that the machines are rigged to vote Republican then you seriously need professional help because your paranoia is getting the better of you. Actually, ACORN would be voter fraud!

If you folks honestly believe that the machines are rigged to vote Republican then you seriously need professional help because your paranoia is getting the better of you.

]]> By: Rev Wrong http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999308 Rev Wrong Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:34:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999308 Redistribution on wealth is phase one of reparations! Redistribution on wealth is phase one of reparations!

]]> By: Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999301 Dee Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:32:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999301 This is why I'm choosing not to vote early. On November 4 in Williamson County, Texas, I'll be able to use a paper ballot. It'll be a LONG wait, but I have to do it. This is why I'm choosing not to vote early. On November 4 in Williamson County, Texas, I'll be able to use a paper ballot. It'll be a LONG wait, but I have to do it.

]]> By: patricia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999300 patricia Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:32:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999300 Hey when they push the button do they get a free cigarette too??? Well maybe this will help offset all the Obama voter fraud... Hey when they push the button do they get a free cigarette too??? Well maybe this will help offset all the Obama voter fraud...

]]> By: sandee in Portland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999278 sandee in Portland Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:29:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999278 Too bad the rest of the states don't vote like Oregon. Here we receive a ballot in the mail approximately 2 weeks before Nov. 4th. In the privacy of our home, we can sit down and vote by filling in a circle next to the name or measure we want to vote for with pen or pencil. We can then return it by mail or drop it off at one of the many polling places. No standing in lines for hours in the rain or cold, no hurrying to vote so the next person can get in the door; no computerized machines that fail or register the vote wrong, no hanging chads. Why don't more states do it like we do. It's the best. Voted for Obama/Biden last week Too bad the rest of the states don't vote like Oregon. Here we receive a ballot in the mail approximately 2 weeks before Nov. 4th. In the privacy of our home, we can sit down and vote by filling in a circle next to the name or measure we want to vote for with pen or pencil. We can then return it by mail or drop it off at one of the many polling places. No standing in lines for hours in the rain or cold, no hurrying to vote so the next person can get in the door; no computerized machines that fail or register the vote wrong, no hanging chads. Why don't more states do it like we do. It's the best.

Voted for Obama/Biden last week

]]> By: Texans for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999270 Texans for Obama Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:27:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999270 For the poster that asked about the dress code. Texas requires one. We can't wear anything party affiliated to the polls. No pro-Obama shirts etc. If you do, then you're turned away. For the poster that asked about the dress code. Texas requires one. We can't wear anything party affiliated to the polls. No pro-Obama shirts etc. If you do, then you're turned away.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999216 Matt Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:17:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999216 and it begins and it begins

]]> By: Joe Green http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999214 Joe Green Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:16:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999214 Texas is going McCain anyway, so no great loss. Texas is going McCain anyway, so no great loss.

]]> By: Richard to stop the decline of America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999211 Richard to stop the decline of America Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:16:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999211 how do we know that the vote are not still flipping to McCain behind the screen, ie afterwards when the voter cannot see. how do we know that the vote are not still flipping to McCain behind the screen, ie afterwards when the voter cannot see.

]]> By: Chance Haywood http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999205 Chance Haywood Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:15:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999205 I wasn't in the booth with this woman obviously but as someone who has worked with touch screens for years as a bartender let me give you conspiracy nuts a little insight about how they work... Depending on the height of the person who configured the settings of the screen someone of a few inches taller or shorter can hit what they think is one button and the machine may very well register a different item. Since I am normally the tallest person in what ever bar I happen to be working I always have my a co-worker configure the screen when it become out of "whack" which basically can happen after a few thousand or even as few as a few hundred touches. I'd say 9 times out of a 10 if I have a error on my ring it is because the configuration on the screen isn't set right from use. Anyhow this is just another example of why you should always verify the vote before you make it final. I wasn't in the booth with this woman obviously but as someone who has worked with touch screens for years as a bartender let me give you conspiracy nuts a little insight about how they work...

Depending on the height of the person who configured the settings of the screen someone of a few inches taller or shorter can hit what they think is one button and the machine may very well register a different item. Since I am normally the tallest person in what ever bar I happen to be working I always have my a co-worker configure the screen when it become out of "whack" which basically can happen after a few thousand or even as few as a few hundred touches.

I'd say 9 times out of a 10 if I have a error on my ring it is because the configuration on the screen isn't set right from use.

Anyhow this is just another example of why you should always verify the vote before you make it final.

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999200 Tom Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:14:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999200 It;s funny screwed up machines seem to always favor the republican and never vice-versa. Can you say voter fraud? It;s funny screwed up machines seem to always favor the republican and never vice-versa. Can you say voter fraud?

]]> By: Desmond Sequeira http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999199 Desmond Sequeira Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:14:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999199 FAILIN PALIN HAS AN UNCONSCIONABLE COMPULSION FOR TWISTING THE TRUTH BECAUSE SHE THINKS WE ARE STUPID ENOUGH TO GET SUCKED IN! NEVER AGAIN, NOT AFTER CITIZENS WERE SUCKED IN BY BUSH -TWICE!!! THEY WILL NOT NOT BE "BUSHED" AGAIN! FAILIN PALIN HAS AN UNCONSCIONABLE COMPULSION FOR TWISTING THE TRUTH BECAUSE SHE THINKS WE ARE STUPID ENOUGH TO GET SUCKED IN!
NEVER AGAIN, NOT AFTER CITIZENS WERE SUCKED IN BY BUSH -TWICE!!!
THEY WILL NOT NOT BE "BUSHED" AGAIN!

]]> By: HouseDiva http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999198 HouseDiva Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:13:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999198 It's like Homer Simpson when he went to vote for Obama. Texans would rather slit their own throats before they will fairly let their crappy state turn blue. Texas=Cheaters!!!! It's like Homer Simpson when he went to vote for Obama.

Texans would rather slit their own throats before they will fairly let their crappy state turn blue.

Texas=Cheaters!!!!

]]> By: Gerda Edwards http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999193 Gerda Edwards Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:12:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999193 Mike in Texas, exactly what do either of those have to do with Obama's underhanded methods in winning elections? Clue: Nothing There. I just gave it to you for free, so you didn't have to buy one. Kind of like how you hope things will be done by Obama and the Dems. Mike in Texas, exactly what do either of those have to do with Obama's underhanded methods in winning elections?

Clue: Nothing

There. I just gave it to you for free, so you didn't have to buy one. Kind of like how you hope things will be done by Obama and the Dems.

]]> By: abraxis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999189 abraxis Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:12:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999189 Dems, keep an eye out for your votes! Elections have been stolen before. The last one was in 2000 and look at where it has gotten us! Dems, keep an eye out for your votes! Elections have been stolen before. The last one was in 2000 and look at where it has gotten us!

]]> By: Obama 4 life http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999159 Obama 4 life Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:08:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999159 the 3rd time is not the charm disgusting repugs! obama will win,bet on it! the 3rd time is not the charm disgusting repugs! obama will win,bet on it!

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999158 Andrew Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:08:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999158 Unfortunately to get a fair shake in Texas may be impossible. The state is corrupt to the bone although there is some good people there. The neo cons will not win this election though. Obama is to organized and has people in place in the key states we need to win. In addition there are democrat governors in place that used to be red like Ohio. They can't steal this one we as a party are ready. Sorry Texas, your time will come. We as a people have just got to keep pushing in these red states to get the right wingers out of office. Unfortunately to get a fair shake in Texas may be impossible. The state is corrupt to the bone although there is some good people there. The neo cons will not win this election though. Obama is to organized and has people in place in the key states we need to win. In addition there are democrat governors in place that used to be red like Ohio. They can't steal this one we as a party are ready. Sorry Texas, your time will come. We as a people have just got to keep pushing in these red states to get the right wingers out of office.

]]> By: Bob Stephens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999157 Bob Stephens Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:08:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999157 Sounds like the Diebold machines are at it again. Remember Diebold and George Bush are friends. Sounds like the Diebold machines are at it again. Remember Diebold and George Bush are friends.

]]> By: Think a bit...it's not that hard. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999146 Think a bit...it's not that hard. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:06:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999146 Hey proud and honest veteran...think about what you're saying. Typical military attitude. Just one question...who wrote the new GI Bill that McCain voted against? Oh...that's right...Senator Jim Webb (D) - Va. Yeah....democrats are bad for the military. I'm tired of hearing that. And I'm a proud Democrat and veteran (10 yrs and counting) myself. Hey proud and honest veteran...think about what you're saying. Typical military attitude. Just one question...who wrote the new GI Bill that McCain voted against? Oh...that's right...Senator Jim Webb (D) – Va. Yeah....democrats are bad for the military. I'm tired of hearing that. And I'm a proud Democrat and veteran (10 yrs and counting) myself.

]]> By: Jed in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999116 Jed in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:02:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999116 Every thing here in Texas is rigged and owned by big oil, natural gas,the arms industry,kbr,haliburton etc. Every thing here in Texas is rigged and owned by big oil, natural gas,the arms industry,kbr,haliburton etc.

]]> By: Mike in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999115 Mike in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:02:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999115 Gerda, YPM and Lincoln Strategies Group. Read about them and then and their ties to McCain and then rethink your comment. Gerda,

YPM and Lincoln Strategies Group. Read about them and then and their ties to McCain and then rethink your comment.

]]> By: Jed in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999128 Jed in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:00:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999128 Every thing here in Texas is rigged and owned by big oil, natural gas,the arms industry,kbr,haliburton etc. Every thing here in Texas is rigged and owned by big oil, natural gas,the arms industry,kbr,haliburton etc.

]]> By: Gerda Edwards http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999097 Gerda Edwards Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:59:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999097 "Republicans are dirty politicans and will do anything to keep control." nelda, you might want to read up on Obama's modus operandi when it comes to elections. Getting petitions thrown out, lying about accepting public financing, supporting voter fraud, buying votes, etc. Three words: pot, kettle, black "Republicans are dirty politicans and will do anything to keep control."

nelda, you might want to read up on Obama's modus operandi when it comes to elections. Getting petitions thrown out, lying about accepting public financing, supporting voter fraud, buying votes, etc.

Three words: pot, kettle, black

]]> By: Mike in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/tx-countys-machines-causing-concern-for-some-voters/#comment-1999082 Mike in Texas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:57:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=27014#comment-1999082 Debbie, You are a moron. Texas is one the strongest states in the union right now. Our economy is growing. 4 of the top 6 job markets in the country are in Texas: Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Austin and San Antonio are the top two cities in the country in terms of how far your dollar goes. No state taxes, low unemployment. Your comments show your ignorance or stupidity...I don't know which it is. Debbie,

You are a moron. Texas is one the strongest states in the union right now. Our economy is growing. 4 of the top 6 job markets in the country are in Texas: Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Austin and San Antonio are the top two cities in the country in terms of how far your dollar goes. No state taxes, low unemployment. Your comments show your ignorance or stupidity...I don't know which it is.

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