I Took Christmas Off!!
Monday, December 27, 2004
Ok. Back at it.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
The Boston Globe
Washington governor's race may not be over
The New York Times
Recounts and Partisan Bickering Tire Washington Voters
Saturday, December 25, 2004
The Detroit News
The Washington governor's race drags on and on; is this good for democracy?
Friday, December 24, 2004
The New York Times
Voting Problems in Ohio Spur Call for Overhaul
Opinion: The Vote Count Goes On
Chicago Sun-Times
Democrat firmly on top after Wash. recount
Thursday, December 23, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kerry backer questions Cuyahoga recount
**NOTE: Every major newspaper carried some combination of reporting on the Washington State governor's race recount, most typcially an article detailing the 130-vote margin for Gregoire and then a follow-up indicating that the race itself is not yet over pending Republican challenges. There were just too many of the same article for me to recount (nyuk) all of it here.
posted by RenaRF @ 1:42 PM,
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Monday, December 20, 2004
The New York Times
Opinion: Count Every Vote
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Opinion: Why deny that Ohio's election was flawed?
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
GOP chief accuses election office of misleading public on absentees at issue
Sunday, December 19, 2004
The Los Angeles Times
Governor's Race So Close, Yet So Divisive
The Philadelphia Enquirer
Many factors get the blame for Election Day problems
Saturday, December 18, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Recount confirms Kerry's Cuyahoga win
Raleigh News Observer
Newfound Wash. votes won't be counted
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ohio Voters Refile Election Challenge
The Cincinnati Post
Ohio court asked to overturn election
posted by RenaRF @ 1:06 PM,
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Catching Up - Two Day's Worth!!
Friday, December 17, 2004
Friday, December 17, 2004
The Boston Globe
The New York Times
Ohio judge rejects vote tally challenge
((AP Article))
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Still counting
Democrats challenge Householder's victory
The San Francisco Chronicle
King County looks for more misplaced ballots in Wash gov's race
King County finds 162 more misplaced ballots in Wash gov's race
The Seattle Times
Former Secretary of State pushes for new vote
Opinion: Neverending count
Thursday, December 16, 2004
The Boston Globe
The Chicago Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The San Francisco Chronicle
Ohio justice throws out election challenge
((AP Article))
The Boston Globe
The New York Time
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Hanging chads make reappearance in Ohio
((AP Article))
The Houston Chronicle
Ohio vote tabulation challenge dismissed
The Los Angeles Times
Scrutiny of Ohio Ballots Begins
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Editorial: 12/16/2004 - Recount's true cost upheld, right or wrong
The San Francisco Chronicle
GOP to sue over 573 newly discovered ballots that could change Wash. governor's race
posted by RenaRF @ 1:25 PM,
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FINALLY.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
December 15, 2004
The Washington Post
Several Factors Contributed to 'Lost' Voters in Ohio
Front page story on Ohio. It's about time.
The New York Times
Ohio Recount Resembles Florida in 2000
The New York Times
The Chicago Tribune
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ohio Judge Rules Punch - Card Voting Fair
((AP Article))
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Washington court rejects Democrat recount lawsuit
The San Francisco Chronicle
As Washington recount drags on, conspiracy theories multiply
The Seattle Times
King County board votes to move forward with 573 ballots
The Arizona Republic
Seattle finds uncounted votes as state court rejects Demo lawsuit
posted by RenaRF @ 10:34 PM,
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Promising to be a busy day...
Monday, December 13, 2004
I have a few updates to provide. For the record, when I search the internet MSM to find articles in major print newspapers, sometimes the articles have posted and sometimes they have not. In other words, even though I searched yesterday, it is only TODAY that articles from yesterday are appearing in my search results. Better late than never!
December 14, 2004
The New York Times
National Briefings
A few mentions of both Washington State and Ohio.
The Chicago Tribune
Ohio electors brush aside allegations, vote Bush
Yeah - no kidding.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio's electors officially back Bush; group sues
IMHO, thank goodness - it's about time.
The Detroit News
Blogs hit war, politics and 'ugly Europeans'
Scroll down for a bit about Ohio
The Raleigh News Observer
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ohio electors vote despite challenges
(AP Article)
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Vote for Edwards instead of Kerry shocks Minnesota electors
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Hamilton Co. recount under way
The San Francisco Chronicle
In tight Washington governor's race, tide may be turning to Democrat in recount
The Seattle Times
Democrats' lawsuit unanimously rejected by the state Supreme Court
Regarding the Washington State Governor's race.
December 13, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio presidential vote recount set to begin
The San Francisco Chronicle
Election official says 561 ballots wrongly rejected in Washington governor's race
The Washington Post
In Ohio, Activists Push for Delay In Electoral Vote Until After Recount
Late December 12, 2004
The Los Angeles Times
For Some, the Race Remains Far From Over
posted by RenaRF @ 2:52 PM,
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And They Keep Coming....
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Sunday, December 12, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Election glitches spur many to call for investigations
The Los Angeles Times
For Some, the Race Remains Far From Over
Raleigh News Observer
What can you believe?
Not a perfect election, but no proof of fraud
The Seattle Times
Recount rouses donors, spinners
Later Saturday, December 11, 2004
The Houston Chronicle
Text of Democratic response by Donna Brazile
posted by RenaRF @ 8:58 AM,
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I Got Up Early Today!
Saturday, December 11, 2004
December 11, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Election costs could hit $3 million in Cuyahoga
Whoops. My guess is that after all this is over they re-vamp the laws that establish funds necessary to recount.
The Detroit News
Doubts persist about integrity of Nov. 2 election
The Arizona Republic
Dems say GOP made deceptive voter calls
The Washington Post
Puerto Rico Is Caught In Throes of Recount
This actually qualifies as totally new information!
posted by RenaRF @ 9:04 AM,
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An Update at the Week's End
Friday, December 10, 2004
Friday, December 10, 2004
The New York Times
Doubts Persist About Election Results
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Observers watch closely as King County's recount starts
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Doubts Persist About Election Results
The San Francisco Chronicle
On the eve of certification, doubts persist about integrity of Nov. 2 election
Observers watch closely as recount in Washington's largest county starts
Former North Coast congressman jailed in Ohio after protesting
The Seattle Times
New votes emerge in recount
Specific to the Washington State Governor's race, but yet another reason to count the votes.
Thursday, December 9, 2004
The Chicago Tribune
Vote counts far from uniform - Provisional ballot rules varied a lot
Jackson Vows to Continue Ohio Vote Probe
The Chicago Sun Times
Electronic Voting Doesn't Pass the Trust Test
The Orlando Sentinel
And Counting Your Own Vote
Article on Florida voter's preference for having a paper trail and official resistance.
The San Francisco Chronicle
Election fraud or just suspicions?
posted by RenaRF @ 10:45 PM,
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A Few Other Interesting Tidbits
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Extracted from a Los Angeles Times article, a few of these sites are worth visiting:
Common Cause
Their entire front page is dedicated to the voting issue.
The Century Foundation
One article in particular is interesting, where the author talks about reconsidering the conventional wisdom in Ohio.
Also, a revisit of Wikipedia and it's living encyclopedic article on the 2004 U.S. presidential election controversy and irregularities (mentioned in an earlier post). Wikipedia has received a request from Wikipedians to delete the article, essentially, because it has become a forum for personal opinions and is not an encyclopedic entry. Wikipedia has a process for reviewing deletion requests, whereby Wikipedians can vote on whether to keep or delete it. The response to keep it, due to its vast referential and encyclopedic relevance and value, has been overwhelming. If you haven't checked out the entry already, follow the link above - it's good reading.
posted by RenaRF @ 9:52 PM,
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Catching Up
I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry - I've been beyond busy for the past two days and skipped a December 7th update. I'll correct this oversight forthwith.
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
The New York Times
As Questions Keep Coming, Ohio Certifies Its Vote Count
The Chicago Sun-Times
Bush officially wins Ohio
The Chicago Tribune
State certifies Bush win by 119,000 votes
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Blackwell certifies Ohio election results
The Detroit Free Press
Battleground Ohio makes Bush win in state official
The Houston Chronicle
Bush's Ohio victory margin 119,000 votes
The Los Angeles Times
Voting-Rights Advocates Cite Election Problems
The Los Angeles Times
Ohio Certifies Bush Victory, but Recount Push Continues
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Bush is certified the victor in Ohio
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Ohio certifies vote; DNC announces probe
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Candidates Officially Request Ohio Recount
The Cincinnati Post
Hamilton Co. Among The First To Receive Recount Requests
The San Francisco Chronicle
Recounts pending as state certifies presidential election
Recount requested in Ohio; third-party candidates allege irregularities
DNC leader plans investigation of Ohio voting irregularities
The Washington Post
DNC to Investigate Ohio Voting Irregularities
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
The New York Times
The Chicago Tribune
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The San Francisco Chronicle
Jackson Vow to Continue Ohio Vote Probe
The Los Angeles Times
Activists Hold Forum Spotlighting Voting Issues in Presidential Election
The Philadelphia Inquirer
3d parties make it official, seek Ohio recount
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Hand recount starts in Washington governor's race
The San Francisco Chronicle
Hand recount starts in Washington governor's race
A comment - I DO realize that a lot of the articles and posts I have reiterated here are fundamentally similar if not completely the same content. My purpose in tracking them is to get a sense of the momentum of coverage of these issues - who is reading about the recount efforts and how heavily is it being covered? It's essential that this issue remains alive in the press for the issue to be dealt with in reality.
posted by RenaRF @ 8:34 PM,
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Keeping the Information Flowing
Monday, December 06, 2004
Monday, December 6, 2004
The New York Times
Challenges Likely As Ohio Certifies Vote
((AP Article))
Variations also in:
The Chicago Sun Times
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
USA Today
The San Francisco Chronicle
Democrats launch investigation of voting problems in Ohio
Some retreading of old ground but different as well...
The Washington Post
Challenges Planned to Ohio's Presidential Vote Totals
posted by RenaRF @ 1:39 PM,
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Yes, I Work Weekends
Saturday, December 04, 2004
Saturday, December 4, 2004
The New York Times
400 Demand Recount at Ohio Statehouse
Where can I sign up?
The Chicago Tribune
Dead voters on rolls, other glitches found in 6 key states
The Trib requires registration - it's worth it. Here are a few key passages:
"A Tribune analysis of voter records suggests that more than 5,000 dead people remained on the rolls on Election Day in New Mexico. The presidential election there was decided by 6,000 votes."
"And New Mexico is not alone. The Tribune's review of voter data there and in five other key states--Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota--found widespread flaws in the integrity of voter rolls."
"Further, more than 90,000 voters in Ohio cast ballots without a valid presidential choice. Either they decided not to choose a candidate, the machine failed to register their choice, or they mistakenly voted for more than one candidate."
"And the FBI is investigating allegations that Republicans in Florida mounted a large-scale campaign to tamper with ballots."
FINALLY.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Law and Order - Judge Denies Bid to Stop Recount
The Miami Herald
The Houston Chronicle
The LA Times
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Arizona Republic
TOLEDO - Bush's victory margin narrows a little bit
Under different titles, all are running this AP wire story.
The San Francisco Chronicle
Protesters gather at Ohio statehouse to call for recount, investigation
This remains in the mainstream press - I thought the Chicago Tribune article was outstanding - pass it along to anyone who might pass it along. :-)
The New York Times
400 Demand Recount at Ohio Statehouse
Where can I sign up?
The Chicago Tribune
Dead voters on rolls, other glitches found in 6 key states
The Trib requires registration - it's worth it. Here are a few key passages:
"A Tribune analysis of voter records suggests that more than 5,000 dead people remained on the rolls on Election Day in New Mexico. The presidential election there was decided by 6,000 votes."
"And New Mexico is not alone. The Tribune's review of voter data there and in five other key states--Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Minnesota--found widespread flaws in the integrity of voter rolls."
"Further, more than 90,000 voters in Ohio cast ballots without a valid presidential choice. Either they decided not to choose a candidate, the machine failed to register their choice, or they mistakenly voted for more than one candidate."
"And the FBI is investigating allegations that Republicans in Florida mounted a large-scale campaign to tamper with ballots."
FINALLY.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Law and Order - Judge Denies Bid to Stop Recount
The Miami Herald
The Houston Chronicle
The LA Times
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Arizona Republic
TOLEDO - Bush's victory margin narrows a little bit
Under different titles, all are running this AP wire story.
The San Francisco Chronicle
Protesters gather at Ohio statehouse to call for recount, investigation
This remains in the mainstream press - I thought the Chicago Tribune article was outstanding - pass it along to anyone who might pass it along. :-)
posted by RenaRF @ 11:22 PM,
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Late Night Update
LATE December 3, 2004/EARLY December 4, 2004
The New York Times
Bush's Ohio Win Was Closer Than Thought
Yeah - no kidding.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cheers and Jeers
[specific jeer] "JEERS . . . to the tiresome and certain-to-be-futile efforts of those who would recount Ohio's presidential votes until the punch cards are worn to shreds. Attention Jesse Jackson, the Green Party, the Libertarian Party, People for the American Way, et al: George W. Bush won, John Kerry lost. The next presidential election will be in 2008. This one is over. " Methinks the lady doth protest too much...
The Houston Chronicle
Bush victory in Ohio closer than previously thought
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bush's victory in Ohio was a little closer than originally thought, won't trigger recount
Huh? Should that be "...won't trigger automatic recount"? Last time I checked, by the laws of the state of Ohio, the criteria for a state-wide recount had been met.
The San Francisco Chronicle ran this story also.
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Recount to test state's voting process still uncertain
The Seattle Times
Democrats will finance a statewide hand recount
Article on Gregoire's recount efforts.
Rotten Denmark has some good information on political involvement in the controversy over voting irregularities also - check it out.
Now, finally, I can go to bed.
posted by RenaRF @ 1:06 AM,
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Some Updates
Friday, December 03, 2004
Friday, December 3, 2004
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Final count in Ohio gives Kerry 18,000 more votes
We knew this, but there it is.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Bush's gain with Hispanics revised
Wonder why that had to revise it to nearly half of what they originally projected?? Somewhat off the main recount topic, but certainly germane to the subject of exit poll discrepancies and the like.
The Seattle Times
Gregoire wants full recount — or none
Why is this a difficult request?
And that's all she wrote since last night. Taken from Wikipedia, a few interesting links:
See what Joe Lieberman had to say about the recounts.
See what this Las Vegas local news source had to say about recounts.
Finally, see this press release about David Cobb and his lawsuit against Kenneth Blackwell (Ohio).
posted by RenaRF @ 10:16 AM,
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The Evening Update
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Let's see if we can't find some mainstream media (referred to, again, by Keith Olbermann as "MSM") coverage at the end of the day...
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The New York Times
Kerry Campaign Keeping Eye on Ohio Cases
((AP article))
The Minneapolis Star Tribune and The San Francisco Chronicle
Have also picked up the AP article...
The Houston Chronicle
Vo victory grows by one vote
Off the Presidential subject but interesting nonetheless...
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A site that kept turning up on 'related links' when I search is Audit the Vote. Kinda interesting.
Cheers!
posted by RenaRF @ 8:28 PM,
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Wiki Wiki Wiki Wikipedia
At the risk of really embarrassing myself, I have to say that I've just discovered the power of the Wikipedia. I had visited the site before, but didn't realize how comprehensive the information could be. Follow the link below to see what Wikipedia says about the 2004 Presidential election controversy.
2004 Presidential Election Controversy and Irregularities
Another comment - Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia with active content - anyone can edit an unprotected page, adding content and the like. In reading over the 2004 election controversy entry, I'm amazed at how much substantive content people have added - this is an invaluable resource and I encourage everyone to at least check it out.
Cheers!
posted by RenaRF @ 1:12 PM,
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More Mainstream Stuff
Thursday, December 2, 2004
The Miami Herald
Nation Briefs
Interesting excerpt:
"One coalition of disgruntled voters and interest groups plans to seek a recount of the vote. Another plans to file a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court today contesting Bush's victory."
Consider me disgruntled - I realize this may be a novel concept to conservatives and Republicans, but disgruntlement is probably a normal reaction when voters may have been disenfranchised.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Groups still fighting Ohio election results
This site requires registration and login - here's an excerpt:
"Alleging errors and fraud, one group wants a recount, another will sue to overturn. State officials say the critics are tilting at windmills."
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Kerry backs recount effort in governor's race
Not about Ohio, but about Kerry releasing funds to help the Democratic gubernatorial candidate - reinforces the "count every vote" theme, no doubt.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune
David Cobb: Greens had good reason to ask for this recount
By David Cobb himself. A good read.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
1,665 ballots invalid, Summit board rules
Not bad additions considering my last update was about 12 hours ago... Also, as I'm sure Rotten Denmark points out, the recount and news of recounts made both Hardball and Countdown coverage last night on MSNBC.
Cheers!
posted by RenaRF @ 10:27 AM,
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A Note from the Blogowner
Thanks to Rotten Denmark for providing a link to this - I'll do my best to keep it updated as time permits.
Grady is my cat (I'm sure most of you figured that out). When I was creating this blog, I kept choosing clever political names and phrases and continually found they were already claimed. I looked at my cat in frustration and finally settled on 'Grady The Cat' as the address for this blog.
Mystery solved. Grady thanks you. When I get a chance I'll post a picture of Grady himself.
posted by RenaRF @ 10:10 AM,
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COUNT THE VOTES!
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
It's been very interesting to be a mere consumer of information from other blogs (thanks to Something's Rotten in Denmark for being a role model). I don't have much to add to the intelligent and quite thorough blogging of others both here and on Kos... BUT - what I can add is a summary of major newpaper outlet reporting on the subject of recounts, voting irregularities, and voter protections across the nation. I'll do my best to be reasonably up-to-date.
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
The Boston Globe
Voting Errors Tallied Nationwide
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
About Half of Allegheny County Provisional Ballots Found to be Invalid
The Cincinnati Post
County Certifies Election Tally
The Washington Post
Kerry Team Seeks to Join Fight to Get Ohio County to Recount
The Miami Herald
Groups plan to contest Ohio election results
The Minneapolis Star Tribune
A smell test in Ohio
Las Vegas Sun
Candidates Want Nevada Recount
The Los Angeles Times
Let's Not be Too Quick to Lecture Ukraine
The San Francisco Chronicle (published online at www.sfgate.com)
Reount Sought in Nevada Presidential Election
When I first started looking for information on voting irregularities and recounts on November 8th, I couldn't find any mention with the exception of the blogs. Now I'm hard pressed not to find something and, it should be obvious, from respected newspapers across the nation.
Enjoy - I'll update several times a week.
posted by RenaRF @ 8:22 PM,
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