Free Republic

Voting irregularities were few in Minnesota this year -- until it really counted. Defeated Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry likely is going to get one less electoral vote nationally than he should have -- 251 instead of 252 -- because of an apparent mistake Monday by one of Minnesota's 10 DFL electors. One of the 10 handwritten ballots cast for president carried the name of vice presidential candidate John Edwards (actually spelled "Ewards" on the ballot) rather than Kerry. "I was shocked ... this will go in the history books," said Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer, who presided over a...

Hey Gang, I can't stand it anymore; I have to drop you a short note w/ my analysis of the Dem Nat'l Convention that is fascinating me this week. DEMOCRAT Senator from GA Zell Miller said it perfectly last night: These 4 days are a sham. I've been telling anyone w/in earshot all week that I'm sick of the lies and the hypocrisy. ALL the dem challengers have been calling our Prez a liar, a murderer & a traitor for TEN MONTHS now on a daily basis. Yet the 'marching orders' for speeches this wk from DNC handlers is, "Don't...