Election official warns Congress to expect problems on election day

[Nambe]

Source: CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) – A top election official warned of a potential "tsunami" on election day because of serious problems facing overburdened state and local officials preparing for an unprecedented turnout at the polls November 4th.

Doug Lewis, Executive Director of the National Association of Election Officials told a House panel Wednesday that he is reminded of what Hurricane Ike did to Galveston as he looks at the potential for election disaster. ,,,

Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/24/election-official-warns-congress-to-expect-problems-on-election-day/

[kirby]

1. WTF! The Hurricane was unexpected...this election is expected!!! n/t

[Frisbee]

2. It's a shame...

they only had four years to get this shit straightened out. But that's OK, the Supreme court will take care of the election, and the Army will handle the riots. All is good. :sarcasm:

[crossroads]

3. Just Business As Usual! nt

[mwb970]

4. We're like the country that can't do anything right.

It's sure not the America I remember.

[aggiesal]

5. Look who is running the country!!! n/t

[thecrow]

6. We ARE the country that can't do anything right.

[Wilms]

7. K&

[fla nocount]

8. Ready for the riot? n/t