Comments on: Undervotes reported in Palm Beach County, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044200 Rick Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:20:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044200 Another election and another Florida screw-up. Hopefully it won't be close and we won't have to wait on Florida to rig the election!!! Another election and another Florida screw-up. Hopefully it won't be close and we won't have to wait on Florida to rig the election!!!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044188 Brian Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:20:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044188 As long as we're relying on poorly designed machines, there will always be problems - no matter who the people intend to support. For someone to suggest that the issue is just with Obama supporters is really way off course. This is a historic election and many of these people are voting for the very first time in their lives. In the world's greatest democracy (if we are) they should be applauded for exercising their right to choose - not ridiculed!!! As long as we're relying on poorly designed machines, there will always be problems – no matter who the people intend to support. For someone to suggest that the issue is just with Obama supporters is really way off course. This is a historic election and many of these people are voting for the very first time in their lives. In the world's greatest democracy (if we are) they should be applauded for exercising their right to choose – not ridiculed!!!

]]> By: Florida voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044187 Florida voter Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:20:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044187 More sensational reporting from CNN as usual. The word "undervote" is used to stir up paranoia--like someone's vote for President is being thrown out because someone didn't mark the 2nd page of the ballot. Even if the page is rejected because there are no marks on it, the voter has to acknowledge at the scanning machine whether he intended to vote on the 2nd page or not. IT'S NOT LIKE THE ENTIRE BALLOT IS TOSSED OUT. I'm so fed up with biased, sensational reporting from the media. It stinks. More sensational reporting from CNN as usual.

The word "undervote" is used to stir up paranoia–like someone's vote for President is being thrown out because someone didn't mark the 2nd page of the ballot. Even if the page is rejected because there are no marks on it, the voter has to acknowledge at the scanning machine whether he intended to vote on the 2nd page or not. IT'S NOT LIKE THE ENTIRE BALLOT IS TOSSED OUT.

I'm so fed up with biased, sensational reporting from the media. It stinks.

]]> By: Logan - FTL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044184 Logan - FTL Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:19:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044184 I just voted here in Florida, and we will carry Florida!!!! Don't listen to any "pundits" predictions about who will win the election--Just vote! I don't care if they say Obama is winning by a million votes--Just vote!!! Make it a million and one. VOTE!!! Obama/Biden '08 I just voted here in Florida, and we will carry Florida!!!!

Don't listen to any "pundits" predictions about who will win the election–Just vote! I don't care if they say Obama is winning by a million votes–Just vote!!! Make it a million and one.

VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: GAWoman4Obama, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044169 GAWoman4Obama, Atlanta Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:18:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044169 And we are suppose to trust that they will talley the votes correctly. This is an effort to steal this election. Cheaters never prosper. And we are suppose to trust that they will talley the votes correctly.
This is an effort to steal this election. Cheaters never prosper.

]]> By: liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044168 liz Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:18:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044168 I think people need to be smarter and just figure out to do the voting process. It is not that hard everyone!!!!!!! I think people need to be smarter and just figure out to do the voting process. It is not that hard everyone!!!!!!!

]]> By: Lwendland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044106 Lwendland Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:16:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044106 Not AGAIN! I don't understand all these voting problems w/Florida. Maybe Florida should invest in some state-of-the-art IT people OR is this another Republican roost? GO OBAMA/BIDEN 2008! Not AGAIN! I don't understand all these voting problems w/Florida. Maybe Florida should invest in some state-of-the-art IT people OR is this another Republican roost? GO OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044103 David Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044103 Not a surprise to hear this. The election is rigged in many of the states by making it difficult. Did you know that they don't even count all the votes? that over a million provisional ballots were thrown in the trash in 2004? Not a surprise to hear this. The election is rigged in many of the states by making it difficult. Did you know that they don't even count all the votes? that over a million provisional ballots were thrown in the trash in 2004?

]]> By: KPhillips http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044101 KPhillips Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044101 In 2008 it is hard for me to believe Florida can not get a competent group of individuals who can aid in making this process flow. Voters need to simply read the ballot, make their choices and move on. Voting is not rocket science. Florida has had since 2000 to get their voting act together, what is the issue eight years later? Perhaps they want to have problems that will deliver the outcome the America was dealt in 2000? Come Florida get it together, lets NOT have a repeat of 2000, Americans really lost faith in the process that year. In 2008 it is hard for me to believe Florida can not get a competent group of individuals who can aid in making this process flow. Voters need to simply read the ballot, make their choices and move on. Voting is not rocket science. Florida has had since 2000 to get their voting act together, what is the issue eight years later? Perhaps they want to have problems that will deliver the outcome the America was dealt in 2000? Come Florida get it together, lets NOT have a repeat of 2000, Americans really lost faith in the process that year.

]]> By: globalgroove http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044100 globalgroove Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044100 I voted in Florida today. The ballot is quite confusing and is in 3 different languages ALL ON EACH PAGE!!!! The second page is nonsense...that's why nobody is filling it in. I voted in Florida today. The ballot is quite confusing and is in 3 different languages ALL ON EACH PAGE!!!! The second page is nonsense...that's why nobody is filling it in.

]]> By: Karl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044099 Karl Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044099 To Rick, Look at Obama's resume and then look at McCain's and Bush's. Let's talk about intelligence...... To Rick,
Look at Obama's resume and then look at McCain's and Bush's. Let's talk about intelligence......

]]> By: Terrible ted http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044094 Terrible ted Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044094 The poll workers were telling everyone in AL about the other side of the ballot, it must FLA's democratic poll workers not informing their fellows/fools about it. or they think that they'll catch it on their second visit to the polls to vote again...... The poll workers were telling everyone in AL about the other side of the ballot, it must FLA's democratic poll workers not informing their fellows/fools about it. or they think that they'll catch it on their second visit to the polls to vote again......

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044091 Steve Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044091 My precint in Fl was well organized, moving smoothly and very crowded... I don't know what more you could want. My precint in Fl was well organized, moving smoothly and very crowded... I don't know what more you could want.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044067 Mike Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044067 SEEDS TO FINANCIAL MELTDOWN "Community Reinvestment Act"... enacted by Jimmy Carter. CRA expanded to force banks to make bad mortgage loans... Democrats called it "affordable housing"... enacted by Bill Clinton. Bipartisan demands to rein in CRA, Fanny & Freddie... blocked by Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.... Democrats. DEMOCRATS RELY ON UNINFORMED VOTERS SEEDS TO FINANCIAL MELTDOWN

"Community Reinvestment Act"... enacted by Jimmy Carter.

CRA expanded to force banks to make bad mortgage loans... Democrats called it "affordable housing"... enacted by Bill Clinton.

Bipartisan demands to rein in CRA, Fanny & Freddie... blocked by Barney Frank and Chris Dodd.... Democrats.

DEMOCRATS RELY ON UNINFORMED VOTERS

]]> By: Greg smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044064 Greg smith Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044064 I am proud i was the first vote cast for barack in my district here in nj. I am proud i was the first vote cast for barack in my district here in nj.

]]> By: Dale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044060 Dale Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044060 Barbara, Health care is not an entitlement. Barbara,

Health care is not an entitlement.

]]> By: Alyson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044061 Alyson Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:14:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044061 THANK YOU TOM (from St. Louis)! Your last 2 sentences hit the nail on the head! THANK YOU TOM (from St. Louis)! Your last 2 sentences hit the nail on the head!

]]> By: brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044050 brian Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044050 I just voted in florida with no problems I just voted in florida with no problems

]]> By: kowlik3 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044046 kowlik3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044046 The problem with voters in Pam Beach County is mainly that they are older and in most cases are feeble minded and need to have their hands held to do even the simplest of tasks. The problem with voters in Pam Beach County is mainly that they are older and in most cases are feeble minded and need to have their hands held to do even the simplest of tasks.

]]> By: merle7 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044045 merle7 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044045 well isn't this explained by the poll workers that both pages need to filled out well isn't this explained by the poll workers that both pages need to filled out

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044039 Dave Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044039 You people bashing Florida are too stupid to even read the story and understand that the system is working - not broken. When the undervotes are recognized, the voter is warned and asked if he/she really meant to undervote. Why bother explaining things to stupid people that want to rely on idiotic steroetypes - you all probably bought into the Messiah's message and, like a herd of cows, pulled the lever for Obama. You people bashing Florida are too stupid to even read the story and understand that the system is working – not broken. When the undervotes are recognized, the voter is warned and asked if he/she really meant to undervote. Why bother explaining things to stupid people that want to rely on idiotic steroetypes – you all probably bought into the Messiah's message and, like a herd of cows, pulled the lever for Obama.

]]> By: Anthony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044040 Anthony Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044040 Calm down folks. It is entirely plausible that most people either don't care about the amendment on the second page or can't make up their minds if they support it or not and just decide to skip it entirely. They are still voting for the political offices after all. And to the poster making the Obama supporter comment, grow up. No one is interested in hearing your ignorant statements. Calm down folks. It is entirely plausible that most people either don't care about the amendment on the second page or can't make up their minds if they support it or not and just decide to skip it entirely. They are still voting for the political offices after all. And to the poster making the Obama supporter comment, grow up. No one is interested in hearing your ignorant statements.

]]> By: Logan - FTL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044038 Logan - FTL Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044038 I just voted here in Florida, and we will carry Florida!!!! Don't listen to any "pundits" predictions about who will win the election--Just vote! I don't care if they say Obama is winning by a million votes--Just vote!!! Make it a million and one. VOTE!!! Obama/Biden '08 I just voted here in Florida, and we will carry Florida!!!!

Don't listen to any "pundits" predictions about who will win the election–Just vote! I don't care if they say Obama is winning by a million votes–Just vote!!! Make it a million and one.

VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044035 Ken Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044035 I bet McCain wins FL by a bush I bet McCain wins FL by a bush

]]> By: TP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044034 TP Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:13:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044034 C'mon people those of us who are voting for CHANGE (Obama) ...well this is where and when it begins. Let us stop with the finger pointing and the attacks upon each other. There is a shift occcurring in the world... a shift from hate into love..into tolerance...into acceptance of who we truly are. Let us ALL be the CHANGE...it begins with us...it begins one person at a time...It begins NOW~ Obama~Biden 08!! C'mon people those of us who are voting for CHANGE (Obama) ...well this is where and when it begins. Let us stop with the finger pointing and the attacks upon each other. There is a shift occcurring in the world... a shift from hate into love..into tolerance...into acceptance of who we truly are. Let us ALL be the CHANGE...it begins with us...it begins one person at a time...It begins NOW~
Obama~Biden 08!!

]]> By: James Fuller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044026 James Fuller Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044026 Bush/McCain Tax Plans= Redistributive Change upwards=Welfare for the richest 1% of the world. Make no bones about it, unless you make 250,000k a year your after tax income will go down under McCain and the exact opposite if you make over that. And thats not my words or either candidates, its the Tax Policy Center's traditional evaluation. It's fact. Bush/McCain Tax Plans= Redistributive Change upwards=Welfare for the richest 1% of the world.

Make no bones about it, unless you make 250,000k a year your after tax income will go down under McCain and the exact opposite if you make over that. And thats not my words or either candidates, its the Tax Policy Center's traditional evaluation. It's fact.

]]> By: Sheryl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044024 Sheryl Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044024 Florida never had problems until Jeb and the Republican's took over and stole the 2000 election. Voting is messed up because they can't win an election fair and square. Jeb might be gone this time but the republicans are still in control! Florida never had problems until Jeb and the Republican's took over and stole the 2000 election. Voting is messed up because they can't win an election fair and square. Jeb might be gone this time but the republicans are still in control!

]]> By: kelsey s. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044025 kelsey s. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044025 So Florida is the only one with the problems now? Educate yourself before you say anything more please. So Florida is the only one with the problems now? Educate yourself before you say anything more please.

]]> By: jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044017 jeff Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044017 Redistributive change=free market capitalism (once again) the concept stolen by the priveleged and the unregulated growth of hedge funds------i pray they be so heavily regulated and transparent that every one of them is shuttered. I am a financial advisor who strongly supports Obama. Nice try, Florida shenanigans won't buy the election this time because the money to pay for them is probably stuck in a Lehman Brothers frozen, yet hedged, prime broker account. Jeez, what a PITY! Redistributive change=free market capitalism (once again) the concept stolen by the priveleged and the unregulated growth of hedge funds--i pray they be so heavily regulated and transparent that every one of them is shuttered. I am a financial advisor who strongly supports Obama. Nice try, Florida shenanigans won't buy the election this time because the money to pay for them is probably stuck in a Lehman Brothers frozen, yet hedged, prime broker account. Jeez, what a PITY!

]]> By: DaveP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044013 DaveP Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044013 Please, Mike, Rick and Ernie, can't we disagree without hatred? Why must you demonize the other side? Why must you be so hateful? Please, Mike, Rick and Ernie, can't we disagree without hatred? Why must you demonize the other side? Why must you be so hateful?

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044011 Anonymous Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044011 McCain + Palin = Corperate Welfare. I bet McCain wins FL by a bush. McCain + Palin = Corperate Welfare.

I bet McCain wins FL by a bush.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044007 Steve Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044007 Seriously you can't blame the people for stupid technology... I'm in AZ and we use paper ballots. Simple and efficient...Florida should get with it Seriously you can't blame the people for stupid technology... I'm in AZ and we use paper ballots. Simple and efficient...Florida should get with it

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2044001 Eric Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2044001 Leaving a set of voting candidates or proposition blank with no selection is not an "undervote". It is called abstaining! In most other countries one can choose NOT to vote for any candidate or proposition by leaving the selection blank. Leaving a set of voting candidates or proposition blank with no selection is not an "undervote". It is called abstaining! In most other countries one can choose NOT to vote for any candidate or proposition by leaving the selection blank.

]]> By: Teddy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043999 Teddy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043999 Mike. Think for a minute. We all pay tax's. The government gets our dollars then spreads them out to departments, programs and even other countries. I call that redestribution. Been going on forever Mike. Think for a minute. We all pay tax's. The government gets our dollars then spreads them out to departments, programs and even other countries. I call that redestribution. Been going on forever

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043998 Matt Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043998 Have you read the amendments on the Florida ballot? They are worded so poorly that people don't know what they're voting for. Of course people will leave them blank. Have you read the amendments on the Florida ballot? They are worded so poorly that people don't know what they're voting for. Of course people will leave them blank.

]]> By: Susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043995 Susie Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043995 Florida and Ohio will both get it right this time! OBAMA!!! Florida and Ohio will both get it right this time! OBAMA!!!

]]> By: Indy One http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043986 Indy One Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043986 Here we go with the name calling and insults. Do I have to remind you that you have Sarah Palin on your ticket?! Here we go with the name calling and insults. Do I have to remind you that you have Sarah Palin on your ticket?!

]]> By: Michael watching from Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043977 Michael watching from Canada Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043977 Shouldn't there be signs highlighting the importance of filling in the second page? Shouldn't the people managing the polling station remind people (as they are given their ballot) to fill in the second page? Shouldn't there be signs highlighting the importance of filling in the second page?

Shouldn't the people managing the polling station remind people (as they are given their ballot) to fill in the second page?

]]> By: Niccole in Georgia *OBAMA/BIDEN08* http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043978 Niccole in Georgia *OBAMA/BIDEN08* Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043978 Battleground Voting Problems List 1) North Carolina 2) Virginia 3) Indiana 4) Florida And since I couldn't leave a comment about Rove calling a victory for Obama, let me say this: more sneaky tactics to get voters to stay away from the polls. If you haven't voted, what are you waiting for? Make your voice heard! gObama! Battleground Voting Problems List

1) North Carolina
2) Virginia
3) Indiana
4) Florida

And since I couldn't leave a comment about Rove calling a victory for Obama, let me say this: more sneaky tactics to get voters to stay away from the polls. If you haven't voted, what are you waiting for? Make your voice heard!

gObama!

]]> By: sthflachk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043973 sthflachk Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043973 Those of under the age of 65 and NATIVE to south Florida affectionately call our location "Heavens Waiting Room" So if the rest of you want to complain STOP letting YOUR relatives move down here! Because I can attest that it is older voters and volunteers who are screwing things up - AGAIN! Those of under the age of 65 and NATIVE to south Florida affectionately call our location "Heavens Waiting Room" So if the rest of you want to complain STOP letting YOUR relatives move down here! Because I can attest that it is older voters and volunteers who are screwing things up – AGAIN!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043962 Joe Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043962 Thank god all this madness is over with today! As a current Florida resident the voting machines are the biggest POS EVER! McCain/Palin 08! Thank god all this madness is over with today! As a current Florida resident the voting machines are the biggest POS EVER! McCain/Palin 08!

]]> By: ashley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043960 ashley Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043960 In Flagler county (FL) while giving you the ballot, they announced that you did NOT have to fill out any questions/Amendments that you did not want to vote for; the end result is THIS. Please everyone fill everything out. Can FL get anything right??? In Flagler county (FL) while giving you the ballot, they announced that you did NOT have to fill out any questions/Amendments that you did not want to vote for; the end result is THIS. Please everyone fill everything out. Can FL get anything right???

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043957 Mark Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043957 Remember - Palm Beach county has a large elderly population. So they tend to be a litle forgetful. At least they marked the front side of the ballot. Don't worry. Florida will be just fine and vote for OBAMA!!!! The Bush insanity will be over.. FInally Remember – Palm Beach county has a large elderly population. So they tend to be a litle forgetful. At least they marked the front side of the ballot. Don't worry. Florida will be just fine and vote for OBAMA!!!! The Bush insanity will be over.. FInally

]]> By: Melissa Ray http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043954 Melissa Ray Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043954 Not everywhere in Florida is nutz. We voted early in Titusville, waited in line maybe 15 minutes, voted, scanned our ballots and were outta there in less than 1/2 hour. And yes, we filled in both sides of the ballot. People, you have to remember!!! Florida is not Mickey Mouse and pretty beaches. It's as far south in the deep south as you can get. 'nuf said Not everywhere in Florida is nutz. We voted early in Titusville, waited in line maybe 15 minutes, voted, scanned our ballots and were outta there in less than 1/2 hour. And yes, we filled in both sides of the ballot. People, you have to remember!!! Florida is not Mickey Mouse and pretty beaches. It's as far south in the deep south as you can get. 'nuf said

]]> By: Joe in CT - not Lieberman!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043953 Joe in CT - not Lieberman!!! Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043953 Sorry, folks, but when you vote you have the right not to vote for any office or provision on the ballot. Nothing says you MUST vote on every issue. Back in the "old days" we used to call them "Bullet Ballots" when someone voted for only one race/question on a ballot form. The problem lies with the Florida design once again. You cannot keep putting these multi-page forms out and expect folks to get them right. Then again, California has up to 120 initiatives on their ballot this year (depending on where you are). How are you supposed to be aware of all of them enough to intelligently vote on them? Oh, that's right. The proponents of these issues don't want you to really know about them so the 50 people who vote for them won't be defeated by the 10 million who ignore the question! Sorry, folks, but when you vote you have the right not to vote for any office or provision on the ballot. Nothing says you MUST vote on every issue. Back in the "old days" we used to call them "Bullet Ballots" when someone voted for only one race/question on a ballot form. The problem lies with the Florida design once again. You cannot keep putting these multi-page forms out and expect folks to get them right. Then again, California has up to 120 initiatives on their ballot this year (depending on where you are). How are you supposed to be aware of all of them enough to intelligently vote on them? Oh, that's right. The proponents of these issues don't want you to really know about them so the 50 people who vote for them won't be defeated by the 10 million who ignore the question!

]]> By: Gregg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043951 Gregg Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043951 DOH!! come on Florida, the election tender's tell you when getting your ballot to FILL IN THE BACK PAGE!! as well, please,,,let's not have another 2000, but on the 1st page, 1st ballot box, vote Obama // Biden 08, the real change......... DOH!! come on Florida, the election tender's tell you when getting your ballot to FILL IN THE BACK PAGE!! as well, please,,,let's not have another 2000, but on the 1st page, 1st ballot box, vote Obama // Biden 08, the real change.........

]]> By: Daniel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043947 Daniel Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043947 It's amazing to see, watching in the UK, where as a 28 year old, I've voted in 2 national elections (2001 and 2005) and at least 6 local elections. Not once have I ever queued to vote here because the British people are pathetically apathetic when it comes to our democracy. Despite the usual problems in Florida and a few other places, you Americans should be very proud of what you're doing today - it's an example to the whole world to follow. And you know - your elections have been far more interesting than ours here in the UK. I'm rooting for Obama personally and I wish I could vote, but I'm a foreigner. Your choice will affect my country a great deal and the way I (and most Brits) see it is that Obama will make the world a safer and more peaceful place, through his skills of diplomacy, tact and his overall intellect. Good luck to each candidate though on this Election Day; may the best man win. At least you guys have two good men running for the job! It's amazing to see, watching in the UK, where as a 28 year old, I've voted in 2 national elections (2001 and 2005) and at least 6 local elections. Not once have I ever queued to vote here because the British people are pathetically apathetic when it comes to our democracy. Despite the usual problems in Florida and a few other places, you Americans should be very proud of what you're doing today – it's an example to the whole world to follow. And you know – your elections have been far more interesting than ours here in the UK. I'm rooting for Obama personally and I wish I could vote, but I'm a foreigner. Your choice will affect my country a great deal and the way I (and most Brits) see it is that Obama will make the world a safer and more peaceful place, through his skills of diplomacy, tact and his overall intellect.

Good luck to each candidate though on this Election Day; may the best man win. At least you guys have two good men running for the job!

]]> By: Tim H http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043944 Tim H Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043944 Rick...where is the love ....a lot of these people are first time voters....but morons or not...they still have a say in putting a foot in mcsame's behind..so stop the whining and name calling and take this beat down like a man...but then again you might be a bit_ _... OBAMA08!! Rick...where is the love ....a lot of these people are first time voters....but morons or not...they still have a say in putting a foot in mcsame's behind..so stop the whining and name calling and take this beat down like a man...but then again you might be a bit_ _...

OBAMA08!!

]]> By: Brian from Fort Mill, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043941 Brian from Fort Mill, SC Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:10:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043941 Those voting machines are only human! :) Those voting machines are only human! :)

]]> By: Stu, Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04/undervotes-reported-in-florida/#comment-2043938 Stu, Charlotte Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:09:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=28231#comment-2043938 Rick writes- "And I guarantee that all these people who can't figure out a simple ballot are Obama supporters. Do we need to put pictures of the candidates on the ballots so these morons can get it right for once?" Ah, Rick, you demonstrate the ignorance and arrogance of the Republican buffoons you elected the last 2 terms. You wonderful attitude is what caused Obama's Democratic LANDSLIDE today. Thanks for your help ! Rick writes- "And I guarantee that all these people who can't figure out a simple ballot are Obama supporters. Do we need to put pictures of the candidates on the ballots so these morons can get it right for once?"

Ah, Rick, you demonstrate the ignorance and arrogance of the Republican buffoons you elected the last 2 terms.
You wonderful attitude is what caused Obama's Democratic LANDSLIDE today. Thanks for your help !

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