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Pollwatching for Democracy

Posted on September 15, 2006 by iwilder

Got a call back from electronic voting reformer Bo Lipari on this. The initial call-out is made so that it is appropriate for all 50 states. The New York page will explain their backup plan to work around unfair NY laws.

Dems and Reps can get jobs as poll inspectors.

Voters who are not registered in the duopoly (D&R) can volunteer to be poll watchers. Under NY law that requires a candidate to sign-off on being a pollwatcher. Green Party AG candidate Rachel Treichler has agreed to sign-off on the poll watchers.

peace,
Ian

~~Democrats and Republicans Only Need Apply~~

~~This a lovely idea, but it should warn people hat the Boards of Election only hire Democrats and Republicans. That leaves out roughly 1/3 of all enrolled voters in the state.~~

peace,
Ian

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