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History Lesson from Bob Fitrakis: 1980, 1984, 1988

By Luther Weeks on December 24, 2007

Bob Fitrakis is author of How the GOP Stole America’s 2004 Election & Is Rigging 2008, with Harvey Wasserman. He has an interesting blog post covering recent history of electronic election suspicions. It is 1984 plus 1980 and 1988. It is not George Orwell fiction, but George Bush reality. Behind Every Bush — There’s A […]

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Diebold/Primier DOJ Investigation, CO and CA Conflicts Of Interest

By Luther Weeks on December 22, 2007

Another excellent report by Brad Friedman covering the DOJ investigation of Diebold/Premier along with a blatant conflict of interest by the Secretary of State of Colorado <read> Excerpts below.

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Blank Memory Cards and No Problems In Recounts?

By Luther Weeks on November 27, 2007

Update: The Secretary of the State’s Office was offered four hours to comment on this entry before publication, but said they needed more time to gather information. We will post their response promptly. New York Times: Voting Machines Are Put To The Test – reviews the optical scan performance in the municipal elections, with information […]

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The Middlefield Recount Experience

By Luther Weeks on November 22, 2007

Different officials gave differing opinions on what was permissible and what was not, but none were willing to make a decision and say with authority what process should be followed…

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Meriden Record-Journal: Recounts raise questions about voting machines

By Luther Weeks on November 20, 2007

Excellent article.  A significant issue is raised.   We will need to carefully review the results of the post-election audits and the recounts.  If the machines regularly fail to accurately count votes with an accuracy well within the mandatory recount level of 0.5% then we will need to set the recount trigger at a significantly higher […]

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TalkNationRadio: Interview with Deputy Secretary of State Lesley Mara on Voting Machine Glitches: Breaking News re LHS Violations and State Elections

By Luther Weeks on November 17, 2007

Another very informative show <read/listen>

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Talk Radio Investigation Into New Voting Technology Reveals Vulnerabilities

By Luther Weeks on November 5, 2007

Secretary Bysiewicz is taking steps to improve security and procedures with our voting machines. More seals and testing of spare memory cards for most districts by UConn. Yet, the procedures must be clear to election staff and followed unfailingly — a huge challenge when changing so many locations at once, with 169 municipalities with dedicated […]

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Unintended Consequences – Bridgeport Lockup

By Luther Weeks on November 2, 2007

Update:Â Supreme Court to intervene <read> Bridgeport, Conn., Voting Machines “Held Hostage” Says Secretary of State <read> Judge Blawie has ruled that the primary election results are valid,” said Bysiewicz. “Rep. Caruso is entitled to appeal but he should not hold the city’s voting machines hostage in the process. The actual paper ballots would be […]

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New Britain – Shortage of Election Officials. Questionable Procedures? Short Fuses?

By Luther Weeks on November 1, 2007

Update 11/3, more arguments <read>, no wonder they are having problems recruiting. Between pay increases for poll workers and a candidate’s company moving voting machines, New Britain voting officials have had their share of the news lately. Now Rick Guinness reports on a shortage of poll workers, a shortage of cooperation between registrars, and frustration […]

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Case Dismissed in Bridgeport – Reason Missed In Hartford

By Luther Weeks on October 25, 2007

Update: Glitch in the Webmaster’s work, which is unaudited!!!: An earlier versions cut off part of the quote and the editorial comment making the point. From the Channel 30 report: A state Superior Court judge on Wednesday dismissed state Rep. Christopher Caruso’s lawsuit challenging the results of the Bridgeport Democratic primary for mayor.Caruso lost the […]

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