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To: onyx
Hi Onyx! I hope you are well and happy! :)

Here's some information on write-ins, from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write-in_candidate
I have to do some research on how this works in my county of Tioga here in upstate New York. I don't want to be caught flat-footed if there is anything I have to do in advance.

(I can't vote the primary because I'm registered Independent, but that's okay, I'd just as soon not associate myself with any of the establishment parties, they all drive me crazy.)

The Wiki page above includes this funny story about write-ins:

A bizarre incident involving a fictitious write-in candidacy occurred in the small town of Picoazá, Ecuador in 1967. A company ran a series of campaign-themed advertisements for a foot powder called Pulvapies. Some of the slogans used included "Vote for any candidate, but if you want well-being and hygiene, vote for Pulvapies", and "For Mayor: Honorable Pulvapies." The foot powder Pulvapies ended up receiving the most votes in the election.
Ooops!!! :)
39 posted on 04/22/2012 7:27:27 PM PDT by dayglored (Listen, strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!)
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To: dayglored

Thanks very much. Like I said, I’m going to my Court House very soon, to get every thing in writing (print out).


44 posted on 04/22/2012 8:57:45 PM PDT by onyx (SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC, DONATE MONTHLY. If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know.)
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