[TheGeezer]

In the past, only 10% - 15% of the provisionals were invalid, so 20% is actually greater than the average disqualification rate. Not to fear, however: with the remaining 145,000 to 149,000 votes, Kerry can't hope to carry the 98% he'd need to win.

[bobsatwork]

In the past, only 10% - 15% of the provisionals were invalid.....I didn't know this. Always thought most of them were non-registered voters, and most of the remainder were in the wrong polling place. I thought they'd throw out 80%. Oh, well...live and learn and all that.