Posted on 10/17/2004 4:33:10 PM PDT by rocklobster11
Edited on 10/17/2004 4:57:17 PM PDT by Sidebar Moderator. [history]
XXXXX DRUDGE REPORT XXXXX SUN OCT 17, 2004 19:04:58 ET XXXXX
CONTROVERSY ERUPTS AS VOTING BEGINS IN FLORIDA: DNC/KERRY BALLOT COLLECTION CALLED 'UNLAWFUL'
**Exclusive**
As early voting begins Monday in the sunburn State of Florida controversy has already developed around a Democratic National Committee/Kerry-Edwards election manual.
The election manual titled -- "FLORIDA VICTORY 2004" -obtained by the DRUDGE REPORT, advocates an apparent unlawful "BALLOT PICKUP" drive by campaign volunteers.
The DNC Kerry/Edwards manual states:
"In Florida, it is legal to handle ballots. This means it is possible for the campaign to canvass base neighborhoods, pick up completed ballots and deliver them to Early Vote locations. We will incorporate these deliveries into our Early Vote canvassing program." But Florida State election law - as detailed at: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/absenteevoting.shtml - is in sharp contrast and conflicts with the Dem plan. "A designee may pick up an absentee ballot for a voter on election day or 4 days before election day. A designee may only pick up two absentee ballots per election, other than his or her own ballot or ballots for members of his or her immediate family. Designees must have written authorization from the voter, present a picture I.D. and sign an affidavit. Candidates may pick up absentee ballots only for members of their immediate family." It is not clear as this transmits, if any Dem operatives have yet collected ballots. A legal challenge will be filed to stop any action, top Republican sources tell DRUDGE.
The exhaustive FLORIDA VICTORY 2004 manual runs 26 pages with an 18 page appendix. It is signed by the DNC, Kerry Edwards, Florida Democrat Party, Kerry Edwards Campaign Chair, Florida Victory 2004, Florida AFL-CIO, Florida Education Association, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and Florida SEIU.
Developing...
Well, I was going to early-vote tomorrow. I wonder what the hell's going on...
Only natural, considering that it isn't November yet.
Funny how often news "breaks" just before his radio show airs...
Let me guess, Republicans are locking little old ladies in their houses and not letting them vote.
They are trying to determine if a dimpled chad is a legit vote =)
I think the controversy is over whether Team America is accurate but not authentic.
"Funny how often news "breaks" just before his radio show airs..."
---I was thinking the same thing.
Premature preemption?
Well, I was going to early-vote tomorrow. I wonder what the hell's going on...
October Surprise #1?
Also coinciding with Bush's 8 point lead.
A democratic "preemptive strike" already underway?
>>>Funny how often news "breaks" just before his radio show airs...
that Drudge...he's such a tease on Sundays... :)
My guess is that the DNC is preparing the ground for massive electoral fraud by accusing the Republicans of doing it.
Then later they can say "It's my word against yours, and you guys are vicious partisans who drag gays and blacks behind your pickup trucks, whereas we are as pure as the driven snow.
Democrats are 'doing the drill'.
Just in time for Drudge's radio show.
Democrats harrasing voters?
Yea, the Sunday evening Drudge Alarm. Better tune into his radio show tonight..hint hint. I actually looked just to see what this Sundays alarm would be and sure enough there it was.
Your name is as creative as mine.
:)
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