Both parties keep tight eye on ballots (Oregon)

[stevedeshazer]

Volunteers watch as elections workers process votes, and instructions in a Republican manual raise some objections

As ballots pour in to county election offices around Oregon, volunteers from both major political parties are watching closely for questionable ballots, and they're collecting evidence that could be used to challenge the results.

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"The Republicans' main goal is to make people uncomfortable and confused in the election process," said Adam Green, spokesman for the state Democratic Party. An example, he said, is "when Republicans talk about videotaping people as they go turn in their ballots."

Adams referred to a part of the nine-page GOP instruction manual that calls on volunteers to show up at ballot drop-off sites at 7:45 p.m. on election night, 15 minutes before the voting deadline.

"They should have a video camera and cell phone," states the manual, a copy of which was obtained by The Oregonian. "Their job is not to confront anyone, but to record and notify the proper officials of any activities that are not in compliance of federal, state or county election laws."

more: http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/front_page/1098187864136340.xml

[classof56]

1. Well, I for one intend to turn in my ballot long before election night

But should I change my mind and not show up 'til then, I wonder if a certain gesture aimed at their video camera would qualify as an activity "not in compliance with ...election laws." Might be interesting to find out. I'll drop the ballot in first, of course, in case my infraction is what you call "jailable".

These Republicans drive me nuts. DEFEAT BUSH!!

[stevedeshazer]

2. Buncha thugs

Trying to intimidate voters. As low as you can go. :grr: