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Thu Jan-06-05 12:14 PM
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Perhaps someone in front of a TV could give a play by play synopsis |
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for those stuck at work:shrug:
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:20 PM
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1. I second that. Whats happening? |
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:44 PM
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8. Al Franken played the feed from Cspan on AA |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:12 PM
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I had hoped someone might object there too
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:21 PM
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2. Right now Steph Tubbs Jones is speaking. |
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Edited on Thu Jan-06-05 12:22 PM by mordarlar
Boxer has just explained why she joined the cause. I LOVE these women
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:25 PM
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3. Boxer has said that this should be a non issue.She said the bill she... |
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and clinton passed asking for paper ballots should have been considered. Steph is saying that it is the responsibility of the elected officials to PROTECT THE VOTERS
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:28 PM
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4. WOW! Boxer just said she is sorry she did not stand up in 2000... |
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she said Gore asked her not to, but said it is bigger than Gore and herself. It is about the people!
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:32 PM
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:33 PM
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6. you can stream it at C-span 2 |
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:34 PM
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7. No speakers on computer |
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Edited on Thu Jan-06-05 12:34 PM by NoSheep
:argh: But thanks for the link! Perhaps others will use it.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:39 PM
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30. thank you i lost it and now I have it back again. |
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Yeah history and democracy!
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Thu Jan-06-05 12:57 PM
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9. Boxer now reading out some of the 'problems' in Ohio |
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The msm is flashing photos like crazy
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:00 PM
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10. It's starting ....... |
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There's a written message from *, don't know what it is yet
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:01 PM
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11. keep checking in with will pitt's truthoout.org page for updates |
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------------------------------------------------------ Election reform can help save this country! http://timeforachange.bluelemur.com/electionreform.htm
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:03 PM
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12. Cheney looks worried.. |
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He just walked past BB, who avoided him
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:04 PM
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13. what if Cheney has a HEART ATTACK TODAY!! |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:10 PM
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but in this case, I can only hope
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:05 PM
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14. Boxer sandwiched between Lautenberg and Harry Reid |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:51 PM
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from a worker w/o speakers.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:10 PM
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16. Reading the vote certificates in alphabetical order ... Sheesh! |
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Why oh why did it have to be O-hio? Why not something at the beginning of the alphabet!
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:14 PM
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20. I don't believe they call for objections until after all 50 states and |
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DC are read. I don't think they will interrupt with an objection...I could be wrong, but I think procedurally Cheney has to ask for objections at the end.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:32 PM
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28. My apologies. I was wrong. |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:13 PM
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19. Will Pitt is doing a live Blog |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:19 PM
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21. In case you can't get to William's blog.... |
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There are rumors about a republican standing up too
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:23 PM
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22. They just called Ohio as Regular... |
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They've retired too have the debate
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:24 PM
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23. They just called Ohio as Regular... |
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They've retired too have the debate
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:24 PM
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24. They just called Ohio as Regular... |
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They've retired to have the debate
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:24 PM
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25. They just called Ohio as Regular...Sorry, my PC fucked up |
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They've retired to have the debate
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:28 PM
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26. They offer a contest to Ohio and have seperated!!!! |
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They will now debate in the seperate houses!!!! We did it!!!!
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:30 PM
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27. Steph doing her objection now n/t |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:36 PM
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29. Bitch Pryce doing her repugnat spin |
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Stating that Kerry conceded, blah blah, blah
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:40 PM
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31. Oh my god, they are horrible, but Conyers speaking now |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:45 PM
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32. Bernie Sanders from Vermont objects too |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:50 PM
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33. Shorter Rep. Roy Blunt (Majority Whip, Missouri) |
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"The margin was 188,000 votes in Ohio - who cares if some people's votes didn't get counted?"
Asshole.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:52 PM
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:51 PM
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35. Some asshole named Ric Whatever from FL said |
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"Get over it."
Arrogant Republican shithead.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:53 PM
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37. lets hope he fires up the dems n/t |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:53 PM
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House is not in order while he's speaking.
People had to be told to shut up.
"We cannot stand for democracy in other parts of the world without... counting all the votes at home!"
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:54 PM
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"The eyes of the world will be watching"
"Not treat it as frivolous when people are not allowed to vote!"
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:54 PM
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40. In the senate, two senators from MI are pointing out all the |
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problems with the election system, (well done) papertrails, long lines et etc. and claim it's not about overturning the election!
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:58 PM
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42. Have any other senators supported this yet? |
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:56 PM
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41. Rep Grace Napolitano (D-CA) - Chair Hispanic Caucus |
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ensuring the vote of EVERY American is counted
Many in Latino community feel disenfranchised.
For the sake of this country, I ask Congress to to their best to ensuring that all votes are counted.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:58 PM
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claims the objections are coming just because "people do not like the results"
calling Dems sore losers
"There is no such thing as a perfect election."
"Question is whether the mistakes affected the outcome of the election."
It's ok with him if some people can't vote - as long as he doesn't think it affected the election results.
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:00 PM
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claims long lines weren't caused by the allocation of machines - but by the high turnout
mentions the word "conspiracy" - "conspiracy theorists"
says it "debases all of us" to debate these irregularities in OH
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:06 PM
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45. Senator Lautenberg supports this too... |
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Yeah!!!!!! I guess it makes up for his attitude towards Andy in the elevator He's pointing out Blackwell's letter, and the fact that he was * chair
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:10 PM
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46. Hilary up now with her support |
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:10 PM
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Today we are witnessing democracy at work.
This isn't "frivolous" as some of our R collegues have said.
3 fundamental American beliefs:
- The right to vote is sacred
- Representatives have a duty to represent their constituents
- Rule of law is sacred to our nation
"about election Reform - not about the election Result"
"This is their only opportunity to have this debate while the country is listening. If there were other venues... we would have taken that opportunity."
"The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy. A discussion of that foundation should not be considered 'frivolous'."
Other rights are illusory if the right to vote is undermined.
The principle of one person, one vote is sacred in our country.
There are legitimate concerns over the integrity of our elections.
We have a responsibility to remove - not throw up - obstacles to participation.
There were problems in this election in OH.
Compaints about absentee ballots requested that did not arrive. Improper purging of voting rolls. Secy of State made requirements about paper weights which were unreasonable.
Not enough voting machines in poor and minority areas. This is a fact. Yet sufficient machines in wealthier areas.
You can deny it all you want. But it is a matter of public record.
Intimidation, misinformation - led to UNEQUAL TREATMENT UNDER THE LAW. Undermining the principle of ... Equal Protection.
Constantly shifting vote tallies - malfunctioning electonic machines that may not have paper receipts - have led to loss of faith in the system by the public.
We cannot be here 4 years from now, discussing the failings of the 2008 election.
Needed: Universal standards for provisional ballots, paper trail.
Congress must... reauthorize the HAVA act - to make the needed reforms.
Our democracy depends on the confidence of the people in the integrity of the election.
MY COLLEAGUES, PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT A CONSPIRACY THEORY. THIS IS ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION. About the fundamental principle - the legitimacy of our electoral process.
America is a beacon of democracy to the world. We must never forget the power of our own example.
So lets respect this debate for what it is today. ... Sending a message to the world that we were truly protective of our Constitution.
Join together in a bipartisan way ... for electoral reform.
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:13 PM
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48. Rep Tom Reynolds (R-NY) |
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It is a sad day.
Pres Bush won more votes than any candidate in America's history.
Wild-eyed conspiracy theories... Nonsense.
Amazing to me...
The American people have spoken.
I urge my colleagues to open their ears.
Those who refuse to accept America's decision...
Move on.
(My response to him - Fuck you. The Dems SAID it wasn't about overturning the vote - it's about COUNTING THE VOTES.)
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:18 PM
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49. Harry Reid talking about voting problems in Nevada, Florida and other stat |
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Thu Jan-06-05 02:29 PM
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50. Tom Harkin from Iowa good too |
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