I hope heads roll at the CA SoS office

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Tuesday November 04, 2008 · 10:41 PM PST

2008/11/04 · 22:41

The website has pretty much been down or has timed out since 8pm when the polls closed. It's nearly impossible to see state returns, I've resorted to going to local news websites.

I was actually able to speak to a person by calling (916)657-2166 and the woman was incredibly rude and could've cared less that their site was having problems.

Good grief - I'm voting for whoever runs against Bowen in the Democratic primary.

monnaliza

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Wednesday October 22, 2008 · 11:24 AM PDT

2008/10/22 · 11:24

All but one (Oklahoma, 10/31) of the eligible Early Voting (in person) states are ready and open for business! We have this newsflash from CNN, Early voting suggests 2008 may see record turnout:

"Officials in early voting states are reporting record turnout with Election Day still two weeks away. The numbers indicate a record percentage of voters could participate in the presidential election, a voting expert said.

The good news is that the early voters are predominantly DEMOCRATS - quite a reversal, as early voting in the past has been dominated by Republicans. Well done Obama campaign, DNC and anyone else that's been encourage folks to get out early.

Poll

64 votes Show Results

Have you, or do you plan to vote early?

64 votes Vote Now!

Have you, or do you plan to vote early?

You betcha!

54 votes

No way, I'm old school and will vote on November 4

10 votes

WHY I think the upcoming election is an impending disaster

monnaliza

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Tuesday October 21, 2008 · 4:52 PM PDT

2008/10/21 · 16:52

Here's the prequel to a previous diary.

By "impending disaster" I mean to say that if we don't take some seriously proactive measures we COULD have a major disaster on our hands come November 4 - the disenfranchisement of thousands, if not millions, of voters. Thereby resulting in yet another lost/stolen election.

Back in July, a good pal turned me on to the issues, and we soon had a website up and running. We've tried to inform folks about the potential issues - from the non-partisan (our royally screwed up election system), to the partisan (deliberate efforts to sabotage our electoral process). All in the name of staving off a potential disaster.

Some find my rhetoric over the top, encouraging hysteria, or too negative. If it results in people confirming their registration info, voting early and getting more involved in the process - fine by me. I will gladly eat crow when Obama is elected, and you can bask in the glory of being right and telling me that my concerns were all for naught.

But if you're so inclined, please keep reading. I've tried to lay out some of the primary issues, and why I think there is cause for concern.

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148 votes Show Results

Is the upcoming election an impending disaster?

148 votes Vote Now!

Is the upcoming election an impending disaster?

No! Now go away troll and stop trying to rile everyone up!

13 votes

It's all good, Obama is way ahead in the polls, but thanks for your concern lady.

11 votes

Well, not really a disaster waiting to happen, but we still need to remain vigilant.

61 votes

Yes! If you haven't voted already, apply for an absentee ballot or vote early in person. And if you plan to vote on 11/4 as least confirm your registration info with your local election office.

63 votes

November 4 is an Impending DISASTER

monnaliza

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Sunday October 19, 2008 · 5:34 PM PDT

2008/10/19 · 17:34

There are so many reasons that voters will be disenfranchised in this year's election - not on the rolls, not listed properly on the rolls, e-database debacles, didn't provide enough postage on absentee ballots, couldn't find correct polling place, got sick of standing in long lines, didn't provide "proper" ID, not enough ballots, voting machine errors, hanging chads, deliberate subterfuge and on and on and on....

With Obama so far ahead in the polls, it seems unthinkable that he won't win. However, it seemed unthinkable that GWB would win in 2000 and again in 2004!

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331 votes Show Results

What is the best method to ensure your vote is counted?

331 votes Vote Now!

What is the best method to ensure your vote is counted?

Vote Absentee

74 votes

Vote Early, in person

191 votes

Vote at the Polls on November 4

66 votes

Grassroots - Hold Local Election Officials Accountable BEFORE the Election!

monnaliza

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Friday October 17, 2008 · 11:53 PM PDT

2008/10/17 · 23:53

Everyone is anticipating long lines on November 4, why isn’t anyone (read: Obama campaign with your wide-reaching grassroots resources) taking a proactive approach to make local election officials truly accountable for their respective polling places?

Visit ElectionPreparedness.com for more information.

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31 votes Show Results

Do you believe your polling place will be adequately prepared on Election Day?

31 votes Vote Now!

Do you believe your polling place will be adequately prepared on Election Day?

Yes

22 votes

9 votes

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I hope heads roll at the CA SoS office

Early Voting - All the cool kids are doing it

WHY I think the upcoming election is an impending disaster

November 4 is an Impending DISASTER

Grassroots - Hold Local Election Officials Accountable BEFORE the Election!