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tevolit

(76 posts)
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 02:36 AM Oct 2016

Vote FLIPPING - Early Clark County voters concerned about vote flipping

http://www.ktnv.com/news/political/early-voters-concerned-about-vote-flipping

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Now, some are worried they may have voted for the wrong candidate.

Several people reached out to 13 Action News, concerned about what's called vote flipping.


They tell us when they went to cast their vote for one candidate, the electronic system automatically clicked a different one.

Election officials argue it sounds like user error. They say a voter may accidentally drag their finger across the screen or may be holding the screen with their other hand.

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ffr

(22,669 posts)
1. The first day also had some fishy numbers juggling by the NV SoS
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 02:48 AM
Oct 2016

as reported by Jon Ralston.

SOS Washoe screwup results in 1,500-vote adjustment for first day,...

If I was part of HRC's legal squad, I'd be asking for justification as to why and proof, including voter record details.

 

semby2

(246 posts)
2. Calibration
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 07:19 AM
Oct 2016

Every election millions of people get worked up over stories that are probably just touch screen calibration issues. It's an important problem of course but far too many fan the flames of conspiracy theories over this.

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
4. It's ALWAYS advisable to play Devil's Advocate on things like this.
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 07:39 AM
Oct 2016

Out of thousands of machines, a couple may not be working correctly? That doesn't sound like vote fraud to me, either. More likely calibration issues, as you say.
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randome

(34,845 posts)
6. It's always good to remain skeptical and on guard, too.
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 07:58 AM
Oct 2016

But maybe Republicans aren't smart enough to notice a miscalibrated machine?
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MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
7. My guess is they're watching those screens like hawks searching for field mice.
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 08:13 AM
Oct 2016

And if it had happened even once, Rump would be shouting outrage from the rooftops. Just saying.

TheBlackAdder

(28,183 posts)
8. In NJ, I had this happen twice. Press Button B, and the light on Button A, 4 inches away, lights.
Tue Oct 25, 2016, 09:29 AM
Oct 2016

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There is no way, that the machine could have picked up an accidental pressing.

The butons are firm and give distinctive click sounds.



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