Comments on: Paper towels solve NC soggy ballot problem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045853 Nick Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:23:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045853 They were inside. People were wet as they went inside and got water from their clothes or hair or wherever on the ballot. They were inside. People were wet as they went inside and got water from their clothes or hair or wherever on the ballot.

]]> By: Chad Bryden http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045851 Chad Bryden Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045851 Chad Bryden for President! Chad Bryden for President!

]]> By: ELA in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045850 ELA in NC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045850 It doesn't matter what state you are from or how they vote every method had it's issues. As for online voting, can you imagine the draw that would have to a hacker? It doesn't matter what state you are from or how they vote every method had it's issues. As for online voting, can you imagine the draw that would have to a hacker?

]]> By: anon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045844 anon Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:22:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045844 InTX, It is not wise to ramble off about another region when your post is lacking any thought at all. It is possible that while standing in line in the rain, jackets, hats, ets...got wet and when the individuals were inside and recieved their ballots the water on the jackets dripped. Please think before you post something idiotic. NC resident InTX,

It is not wise to ramble off about another region when your post is lacking any thought at all. It is possible that while standing in line in the rain, jackets, hats, ets...got wet and when the individuals were inside and recieved their ballots the water on the jackets dripped. Please think before you post something idiotic.

NC resident

]]> By: NCObamagirl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045839 NCObamagirl Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:21:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045839 I was a poll watcher this morning. It was pouring. Do not demonstrate your ignorance by asking if there are roofs in North Carolina. I was a poll watcher this morning. It was pouring. Do not demonstrate your ignorance by asking if there are roofs in North Carolina.

]]> By: ET Awful http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045836 ET Awful Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:20:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045836 Hey InTx - it's not that they're giving the ballots outside, it's that people are wet because it's raining (funny how that works) and water from their hands, jackets, hats, etc. drips on to the ballots. Just how backwoods are they in Tx that something like that isn't obvious? Hey InTx – it's not that they're giving the ballots outside, it's that people are wet because it's raining (funny how that works) and water from their hands, jackets, hats, etc. drips on to the ballots.

Just how backwoods are they in Tx that something like that isn't obvious?

]]> By: Eric in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045833 Eric in NC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:20:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045833 I think "TOO BAD" could use a hug. I think "TOO BAD" could use a hug.

]]> By: rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045832 rick Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:19:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045832 NC election polls law has "random" id checks that are selected prior to the beginning of the day. If your sticker in the book says check identification then you have to show your id, otherwise you don't. Most voters won't have to show id. I was checked once 3 years ago randomly and I asked why. NC election polls law has "random" id checks that are selected prior to the beginning of the day. If your sticker in the book says check identification then you have to show your id, otherwise you don't. Most voters won't have to show id. I was checked once 3 years ago randomly and I asked why.

]]> By: Sara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045831 Sara Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:19:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045831 My goodness! They DID give them the ballots once they were INside! After waiting OUTside in line to get into the building to vote, people had water dripping off their clothes & hands, which then got on the ballots they were handed when they got INside to vote. Why is this so difficult for some to imagine? I guess common sense isn't so common. My goodness! They DID give them the ballots once they were INside! After waiting OUTside in line to get into the building to vote, people had water dripping off their clothes & hands, which then got on the ballots they were handed when they got INside to vote. Why is this so difficult for some to imagine? I guess common sense isn't so common.

]]> By: CMND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045826 CMND Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:18:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045826 they closed the 'Some absentee ballots MIA in NM county' topic so im posting here... regardless of who wins the other side is going to be upset. dont blame this on the dems or gop b/c its not their fault. its the state. same kind of thing is happening in gwinnett, ga. absentee balots were printed wrong and have to be HAND COPIED FROM ONE BALOT TO ANOTHER. good luck getting this right. on top of that, some didnt even receive their balot. this election will be worse than the flordia incident... they closed the 'Some absentee ballots MIA in NM county' topic so im posting here... regardless of who wins the other side is going to be upset. dont blame this on the dems or gop b/c its not their fault. its the state. same kind of thing is happening in gwinnett, ga. absentee balots were printed wrong and have to be HAND COPIED FROM ONE BALOT TO ANOTHER. good luck getting this right. on top of that, some didnt even receive their balot. this election will be worse than the flordia incident...

]]> By: InNC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045825 InNC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:17:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045825 We receive our ballots last. People were getting the ballots wet from umbrellas or jackets(It is raining here) We receive our ballots last. People were getting the ballots wet from umbrellas or jackets(It is raining here)

]]> By: RaleighRob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045824 RaleighRob Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:16:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045824 Well, Joey. I guess that since we have RTP and Charlotte in our state, that we also have good educational institutions, since we "no" (know)how to use correct grammar. Joey: "Obviously you all no absolutely nothing about one of the fastest growing populations and economies in the United States." Well, Joey. I guess that since we have RTP and Charlotte in our state, that we also have good educational institutions, since we "no" (know)how to use correct grammar. Joey: "Obviously you all no absolutely nothing about one of the fastest growing populations and economies in the United States."

]]> By: brick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045823 brick Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:16:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045823 Everybody is so bitter and uptight...get over it! It'a wonderful day...Barack Obama is going to be Predident!! Have a wonderful Day, Rain or Shine!!! Everybody is so bitter and uptight...get over it! It'a wonderful day...Barack Obama is going to be Predident!!

Have a wonderful Day, Rain or Shine!!!

]]> By: CC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045821 CC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:16:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045821 This is for MEH, There's nothing wrong with touch screen ballots. They're great! We have them here in Guilford County. When you vote it makes a paper copy to feed into a computer that counts the ballots. This is for MEH, There's nothing wrong with touch screen ballots. They're great! We have them here in Guilford County. When you vote it makes a paper copy to feed into a computer that counts the ballots.

]]> By: Heather http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045819 Heather Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:15:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045819 To InTX_ The ballots ARE given to the voters inside, but when you are dripping water because you've been standing out in the rain, the water drips onto the ballot, wetting it. Come on, use those brain cells! To InTX_
The ballots ARE given to the voters inside, but when you are dripping water because you've been standing out in the rain, the water drips onto the ballot, wetting it. Come on, use those brain cells!

]]> By: Harold Fredericksburg Va. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045818 Harold Fredericksburg Va. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:15:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045818 "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else." ...Will Rogers Come on Jason lighten up...even if McCain loses...NC can continue to be the #2 financial center of the US.... "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else." ...Will Rogers

Come on Jason lighten up...even if McCain loses...NC can continue to be the #2 financial center of the US....

]]> By: MONTREAL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045814 MONTREAL Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:14:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045814 I quote the following from this feed. ------------------------------------------------------ All you RACIST zealots that have been stoked by MCSAME and his PUPPET…maybe you should move to Alaska with your RACIST Sarah Pasty Palin! The RP has GONE to HELL…not respectable–just dispicable!! By TOO BAD ______________________________ Why do you Americans still tolerate such trash talk? I quote the following from this feed.
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All you RACIST zealots that have been stoked by MCSAME and his PUPPET…maybe you should move to Alaska with your RACIST Sarah Pasty Palin!

The RP has GONE to HELL…not respectable–just dispicable!!
By TOO BAD
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Why do you Americans still tolerate such trash talk?

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045809 Amy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:12:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045809 Personally I like Bonnie's suggestion above re: put your red or blue bean in the jar and voila! you have voted!!! Some times I think we make things too complicated for ourselves - go back to the basics of "bean counting" and we'd have no more problems!! Personally I like Bonnie's suggestion above re: put your red or blue bean in the jar and voila! you have voted!!! Some times I think we make things too complicated for ourselves – go back to the basics of "bean counting" and we'd have no more problems!!

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045806 john Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:11:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045806 InTx: smart enough to actually read an article before we comment on it :) InTx:

smart enough to actually read an article before we comment on it :)

]]> By: Jane Burns from NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045804 Jane Burns from NC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:11:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045804 This election process has been so foul. The tone of the Repulicans and the anger generated is not what true democracy is supposed to be about. It actually may be largely the tone that dictates the direction of this election. Many people are disgusted. I'm really saddened that failure of the absentee ballot system and other system failures will deny people their right to vote. As an independent, real American voting Democratic this time, I surely hope that there never is another election campaign that sinks to the depths that this one has. Get out and support Obama today. Don't take anything for granted...there could be a surprise. Vote! This election process has been so foul. The tone of the Repulicans and the anger generated is not what true democracy is supposed to be about. It actually may be largely the tone that dictates the direction of this election. Many people are disgusted.

I'm really saddened that failure of the absentee ballot system and other system failures will deny people their right to vote.

As an independent, real American voting Democratic this time, I surely hope that there never is another election campaign that sinks to the depths that this one has.

Get out and support Obama today. Don't take anything for granted...there could be a surprise. Vote!

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045803 Mark Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:10:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045803 Yes, we have roofs on our barns in NC. The problem is that there is a little bit of space between the boards, and that is where the rain gets in. Plus, since it's raining, we have to leave the animals in the barn, so there isn't enough room for all the people. Yes, we have roofs on our barns in NC. The problem is that there is a little bit of space between the boards, and that is where the rain gets in. Plus, since it's raining, we have to leave the animals in the barn, so there isn't enough room for all the people.

]]> By: InTx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045801 InTx Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:08:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045801 Just how backwoods are they there in that state? Why not wait and give them the ballots when they are INSIDE? Just how backwoods are they there in that state? Why not wait and give them the ballots when they are INSIDE?

]]> By: carleigh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045800 carleigh Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:07:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045800 Leave North Carolina alone. All voting machines have benefits and drawbacks. Paper ballots ensure a paper trail, but they are sensitive to rain, erase marks, ect. You'll be hard pressed to find flawless voting machines, polling practices, voting machine manufactuers, election officials, ect. anywhere, whether the south or out west or in the northeast. Let's drop the 'south is stupid and backword' jokes. They are old and inaccurate, biased and misinformed. Leave North Carolina alone. All voting machines have benefits and drawbacks. Paper ballots ensure a paper trail, but they are sensitive to rain, erase marks, ect. You'll be hard pressed to find flawless voting machines, polling practices, voting machine manufactuers, election officials, ect. anywhere, whether the south or out west or in the northeast.

Let's drop the 'south is stupid and backword' jokes. They are old and inaccurate, biased and misinformed.

]]> By: Karen from Charlottesville http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045797 Karen from Charlottesville Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:05:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045797 Hey, whatever it takes so that everyone gets an opportunity to cast a vote. Hey, whatever it takes so that everyone gets an opportunity to cast a vote.

]]> By: TOO BAD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045796 TOO BAD Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:05:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045796 All you RACIST zealots that have been stoked by MCSAME and his PUPPET...maybe you should move to Alaska with your RACIST Sarah Pasty Palin! The RP has GONE to HELL...not respectable--just dispicable!! All you RACIST zealots that have been stoked by MCSAME and his PUPPET...maybe you should move to Alaska with your RACIST Sarah Pasty Palin!

The RP has GONE to HELL...not respectable–just dispicable!!

]]> By: Bonnie Rose http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045795 Bonnie Rose Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:05:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045795 To solve all the electronic voting problems, they should have a big jar... you show your id, validate your address, and then request a red bean or a blue bean... throw your bean in the jar, and VOILA, you've voted. No more jammed-up machines! To solve all the electronic voting problems, they should have a big jar... you show your id, validate your address, and then request a red bean or a blue bean... throw your bean in the jar, and VOILA, you've voted. No more jammed-up machines!

]]> By: Franklin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045794 Franklin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:04:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045794 Dont that have like roofs and floor in North Carolena? NC sounds like a fun place - no floors and no roofs. Cant they get something like electing the presidint right? Dont that have like roofs and floor in North Carolena? NC sounds like a fun place – no floors and no roofs. Cant they get something like electing the presidint right?

]]> By: Vinny, Conroe, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045793 Vinny, Conroe, TX Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:04:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045793 Lucky someone was there to point out to the NC folk that they should dry their hands before handling the ballot. The only problem now is quite a few people wrote their choices on the paper towels :P Lucky someone was there to point out to the NC folk that they should dry their hands before handling the ballot. The only problem now is quite a few people wrote their choices on the paper towels :P

]]> By: Traci http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045792 Traci Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:04:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045792 Enter in SSN and PIN number given to you when you originally registered to vote (in person) and vote online. Receive confirmation number that vote was received and counted. I still can't believe this country hasn't gone to online voting at least for federal elections. Get rid of electoral college so that votes made actually count for something. Until that happens, there really is no need for me to vote at all as my state traditionally goes opposite of how I vote. I certainly wouldn't stand in line in the rain to cast that useless vote. I hate to sound so negative, but that's pretty much what it amounts to. Enter in SSN and PIN number given to you when you originally registered to vote (in person) and vote online. Receive confirmation number that vote was received and counted. I still can't believe this country hasn't gone to online voting at least for federal elections. Get rid of electoral college so that votes made actually count for something. Until that happens, there really is no need for me to vote at all as my state traditionally goes opposite of how I vote. I certainly wouldn't stand in line in the rain to cast that useless vote. I hate to sound so negative, but that's pretty much what it amounts to.

]]> By: Dave W. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045791 Dave W. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:04:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045791 As A Canadian, I find it hilarious tht Americans are asked to act as observers for elections in countries, such as Zimbabwe and Haitti to make sure they are fair and democratic, but they cannot seem to run their own fairly. You would think after Bush stole the election in 2000 and rigged the one in 2004 you would have learnt a lesson. As A Canadian, I find it hilarious tht Americans are asked to act as observers for elections in countries, such as Zimbabwe and Haitti to make sure they are fair and democratic, but they cannot seem to run their own fairly. You would think after Bush stole the election in 2000 and rigged the one in 2004 you would have learnt a lesson.

]]> By: Jess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045789 Jess Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:03:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045789 Lol I like Turner's idea, just do it like American Idol! Then the lazy people don't even have to leave the house! Lol I like Turner's idea, just do it like American Idol! Then the lazy people don't even have to leave the house!

]]> By: vinnie799 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045786 vinnie799 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:03:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045786 Are there republican ' issues' in north Carolina like there were in Florida a few years agao? hmmmm.... Ya just got to wonder. Are there republican ' issues' in north Carolina like there were in Florida a few years agao? hmmmm.... Ya just got to wonder.

]]> By: Bud from NC (go Mac) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045785 Bud from NC (go Mac) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:02:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045785 The voting is inside. We have the plumbing in there too now :) It was wet hands and coats causing the issue. In this area of NC we use touch screen voting. Every voter in my polling site was notified that a straight party vote did not apply to the big race. I was impressed that they went to that effort, and things were moving very smoothly. And to the young soldier who drove cross-state to vote in uniform in his home district... Thank You. It does not matter how you voted, I was insprired in seeing that level of effort. The voting is inside. We have the plumbing in there too now :) It was wet hands and coats causing the issue.

In this area of NC we use touch screen voting. Every voter in my polling site was notified that a straight party vote did not apply to the big race. I was impressed that they went to that effort, and things were moving very smoothly.

And to the young soldier who drove cross-state to vote in uniform in his home district... Thank You. It does not matter how you voted, I was insprired in seeing that level of effort.

]]> By: jrb2 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045784 jrb2 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:02:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045784 No, jymsis123, just like our plumbing, we vote indoors. Please read the article a little closer next time. Its raining outside but "Voters were coming into voting locations early Tuesday morning and getting the paper ballots wet as they handled them" Go Obama No, jymsis123, just like our plumbing, we vote indoors. Please read the article a little closer next time. Its raining outside but "Voters were coming into voting locations early Tuesday morning and getting the paper ballots wet as they handled them"

Go Obama

]]> By: Andreas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045781 Andreas Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:02:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045781 lol - they need a memo how to use a towel. Great... lol – they need a memo how to use a towel. Great...

]]> By: Former PUMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045780 Former PUMA Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:02:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045780 You know, I am tired of all the bashing. these people should be commended for standing outside in line in the rain so that their vote can count. We can joke all we want, but the simple fact is the voting stations were so crowded people stood outside in the wind and rain. This is a good thing. Make fun of NC all you want, I live here and I was happy to see so many people standing in line outside. Luckily I voted last week. You know, I am tired of all the bashing. these people should be commended for standing outside in line in the rain so that their vote can count. We can joke all we want, but the simple fact is the voting stations were so crowded people stood outside in the wind and rain. This is a good thing. Make fun of NC all you want, I live here and I was happy to see so many people standing in line outside. Luckily I voted last week.

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045783 john Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:02:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045783 The ballot in NC is really straight forward. when i was handed my ballot, I was also handed a slip of paper stating that you would still have to vote for president seperately even if you voted straight party. It is also written on the ballot in big bold letters with step by step instructions, there is nothing confusing about it. John from Raleigh, NC The ballot in NC is really straight forward. when i was handed my ballot, I was also handed a slip of paper stating that you would still have to vote for president seperately even if you voted straight party. It is also written on the ballot in big bold letters with step by step instructions, there is nothing confusing about it.

John from Raleigh, NC

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045778 David Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:01:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045778 Do you people seriously think we vote outside in NC? Come on you guys, use a little logic, just because we are in the south doesn't mean we're idiots... Do you people seriously think we vote outside in NC? Come on you guys, use a little logic, just because we are in the south doesn't mean we're idiots...

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045782 Tim Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:01:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045782 Yeah, sounds good, lets use electronic machines so when there is a problem with them there will be no record of any votes. At least we have a back of system in NC. Yeah, sounds good, lets use electronic machines so when there is a problem with them there will be no record of any votes. At least we have a back of system in NC.

]]> By: ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045773 ben Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:59:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045773 the people come in wet & need their hands dry to handle the ballots. duh the people come in wet & need their hands dry to handle the ballots. duh

]]> By: Elle in Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045772 Elle in Raleigh, NC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:59:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045772 It rained so hard here in Raleigh, early this morning, that with umbrellas, wet rain coats etc, people were just wet going into the polling places from their cars etc. If, under those circumstances, someone hands you a paper ballot to complete, there is a chance it will get wet. It may be raining, but North Carolina is voting in record numbers! It rained so hard here in Raleigh, early this morning, that with umbrellas, wet rain coats etc, people were just wet going into the polling places from their cars etc. If, under those circumstances, someone hands you a paper ballot to complete, there is a chance it will get wet. It may be raining, but North Carolina is voting in record numbers!

]]> By: Meh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045768 Meh Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:58:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045768 Steve in Las Vegas> At least w. paper ballots there is a paper trail. I would NEVER use a touch-screen machine. Steve in Las Vegas> At least w. paper ballots there is a paper trail. I would NEVER use a touch-screen machine.

]]> By: Jason for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045766 Jason for Obama Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:56:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045766 The ballot machines aren't the problem. The article says that voters' wet hands from the rain caused wet ballots. The ballot machines aren't the problem. The article says that voters' wet hands from the rain caused wet ballots.

]]> By: Joey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045764 Joey Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:55:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045764 Jason, 47yo male for McCain and everyone else cracking jokes about NC - They haven't invented roofs in NC yet? That's clever, really. That's why Charlotte is the #2 financial center of the US behind NYC. That's why the research triangle in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is considered one of the best places in the US to live. Obviously you all no absolutely nothing about one of the fastest growing populations and economies in the United States. Jason, 47yo male for McCain and everyone else cracking jokes about NC – They haven't invented roofs in NC yet? That's clever, really. That's why Charlotte is the #2 financial center of the US behind NYC. That's why the research triangle in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is considered one of the best places in the US to live. Obviously you all no absolutely nothing about one of the fastest growing populations and economies in the United States.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045762 Anonymous Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:55:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045762 The problem was with people with wet hands, coming in from the rain, handling the paper ballot. The problem was with people with wet hands, coming in from the rain, handling the paper ballot.

]]> By: Article Reader http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045758 Article Reader Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:55:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045758 Don't you read the articles before commenting? They're getting wet as they're being handled by wet people who have just come in out of the rain. It's not raining indoors where the machines are. Don't you read the articles before commenting? They're getting wet as they're being handled by wet people who have just come in out of the rain. It's not raining indoors where the machines are.

]]> By: Megan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045752 Megan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:54:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045752 Republicans will be buying up all the paper towels so there will be none left...its their only chance! Republicans will be buying up all the paper towels so there will be none left...its their only chance!

]]> By: Susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045750 Susan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:54:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045750 Their hands are wet from waiting in line outside, handling umbrellas, etc. It doesn't take much to mess up a paper that gets sucked into a machine. Their hands are wet from waiting in line outside, handling umbrellas, etc. It doesn't take much to mess up a paper that gets sucked into a machine.

]]> By: tulsa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045749 tulsa Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:54:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045749 47yo male for McCain November 4th, 2008 1:41 pm ET Don't they have roofs over the ballot machines in NC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- your ignorance is showing. 47yo male for McCain November 4th, 2008 1:41 pm ET
Don't they have roofs over the ballot machines in NC.
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your ignorance is showing.

]]> By: Caniac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/paper-towels-solve-nc-soggy-ballot-problem/#comment-2045744 Caniac Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:53:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28346#comment-2045744 47yo male for McCain, please read the second paragraph again... 47yo male for McCain, please read the second paragraph again...

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