It would have been an issue in New Mexico in 2000 though. This is why we have to get these machines RIGHT because rest assured we haven't heard the end of this by a long shot. A 100% fair and honest election would've been an even easier re-election for Bush but when this type of thing happens it only casts doubt on the whole process.
11/05/2004 8:42:21 AM PST
· 5 of 32 jambooti
to watchinginawe
Regardless of whether or not the e-voting was accurate, paperless voting systems are vulnerable to fraud and should be scrutinized. Don't misunderstand me here...I *LIKE* electronic balloting but I'd prefer a system that does have verifiable results. I don't know for sure here but I've heard some precincts do use totally paperless machines, which is troubling. Others use machines that print your voting selections onto a ballot of some sort which is then submitted. Having those backups/printouts are the sure-fire way of saying "look...we DIDN'T cheat, and here's the proof".
If I were a Democrat I'd probably be suspicious of the head of Diebold's past statements as well, or at least the statements that are atttributed to him. First order of business however is completely overhauling the voter registration and verification process.