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    Republicans do not have administrative control over the voting process in Maryland. Linda Lamone is a Dem, appointed (I believe) by Glendenning. And in the last two years, the Democratic legislature has voted her ever greater powers.

    And she doesn't think the Diebold machines are computers. Stated so in legislative hearings.

    The Democrats gave us the Diebold machines in Maryland; the Democrats (specifically, State Senator Paula Colodny Hollinger) blocked attempts to require verifiable ballots in the last two (at least) legislative sessions. Ehrlick at least gave voice service to the idea of a paper ballot, and having lobbied in Annapolis on the issue, I can tell you that the Republicans want a verifiable, recountable ballot. (They're sure Glendenning stole Baltimore City 12 years ago.)

    We have the Dems to thank.

    Civil marriage is a civil right.

    by stitchmd on Tue Sep 12, 2006 at 05:48:49 AM PDT

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      for setting me straight on this. I had assumed that Ehrlich was pushing the Diebold machines (although the legislature is dominated by Dems, doh!). I also assumed that the Sec. of State would be an Ehrlich appointee.

      I see who you like in the MD-03 race. I grew up in that district, in Columbia. I'm in San Diego now, so I don't really have a horse in this race anymore. Good luck to your guy!

      Cheers!

      The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. -Martin Luther King Jr.

      by Joshua Lyman on Tue Sep 12, 2006 at 07:03:44 AM PDT

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