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Title: Alaska Senate Write-In Vote Could Delay Results for Weeks
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PoliticsDaily
URL Source: http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/1 ... could-delay-results-for-weeks/
Published: Nov 1, 2010
Author: PoliticsDaily
Post Date: 2010-11-01 13:23:08 by Brian S
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Views: 297
Comments: 25
There could be plenty of nail-biters as election results are tallied Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but one race in particular might leave everyone hanging -- for weeks. Sen. Lisa Murkowski's write-in campaign against Joe Miller -- who defeated her in Alaska's GOP Senate primary -- and Democrat Scott McAdams is what threatens to gum up the works. The New York Times reports that the election could be decided quickly if either Miller or McAdams is clearly ahead after ballots are counted on election night. In either of those cases, a protracted inspection of the write-in votes would be unnecessary. Lisa Murkowski, Joe Miller But that's a big if, and the mechanics of casting (and counting) a write-in vote could complicate the situation. To vote for a write-in candidate, the person must fill in an oval beside the write-in option and then write the candidate's name. All write-in ovals are tabulated together, since the computers cannot read handwriting. Determining what name was written in would take place only if the general write-in category comes in either ahead of or within half a percent of the lead after all ballots are counted. If write-in ballots need to be counted, that wouldn't happen until about two weeks after Election Day, when as many as 30,000 absentee ballots -- which can be postmarked as late as Election Day -- are also tallied. The Times reports that Alaska elections officials have not spelled out what they will accept from voters who misspell Murkowski's name or abbreviate it. The state director of elections has said that a vote would be counted if "voter intent" can be determined. And just to muddy the waters further, about 150 new candidates registered as write-ins on Friday, encouraged by a conservative radio host who supports Miller. According to a new Public Policy Polling survey, Miller leads with 37 percent of voter support, with Murkowski and McAdams both with 30 percent. The poll was conducted Oct. 30-31 and had a margin of error of 2.5 points. Other polls over the last month have shown a virtual dead heat between Miller and Murkowski.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Can't we just sell this worthless state of drunks, drug addicts, and welfare recipients back to the Russians?
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
You betcha and might as well considering this: Alaska Reserve's Oil Estimate Reduced About 90% by U.S. Agency
Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
I think we'll know who won Wednesday morning over coffee.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
LOL!! That is a pretty disgusting thing to say even for simple minded human tripe.
Skippy's projecting again, don't pay him any mind...
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
Hey, don't take it so badly. I'd be willing to sell Hawaii to the highest bidder, too. The flag looked a hell of a lot better with 48 stars than it does with 50, and both these states are black hole money pits. Plus, this way Sarah Palin wouldn't have stand on her tiptoes to see Russia, and she'd be better placed to keep an eye on that sneaky Putin.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
Why not take your useless ass to Russia, skidmark? They wouldn't tolerate you, would they?
LOL! Hey skippy boy which state is it that YOU live in again wittle boy? LMAOAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah you are a coward and a liar, we know what state you live in skippy boy, the state of confusion! Pointing at YOU! {chuckles}
Living in mouth breather's empty noggins 24/7/365 totally rent free!
Yeah! I'd like to know where you live too skip, and see just what the hell your state has to crow about... After a little research, I found that Alaska is among the lowest in unemployment and forclosure rate, we could compare the economy of skips state to Alaska, and just see which one is the black hole....
"I really wanna care. I wanna feel somethin'. Let me dig a little deeper:. No, My give-a-damn's busted"~ Messina Jo Dee
I live in a state that pays more in federal taxes than it gets back, unlike you Alaskan parasites. Maybe we could turn the whole state into a penal colony. It seems like most of the people who would end up there are there already. You could have Princess Mukluk as your warden.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
55 electoral votes, Mammy.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
So there's something to be said then for a windfall profits tax on oil companies of the kind that Palin instituted when she was Governor?
Are you bragging about the extensive population of welfare recipients in your State?
No, padlock, I'm bragging about the best climate in the world, 55 electoral votes, and a state that gives, not takes, money to Washington. If it's welfare recipients you're looking for, go North to Alaska.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
Are you also bragging about your State being bankrupt? Compare the fiscal situation of your State with that of Alaska.
It hasn't affected anyone I know, not even state bond holders. Thanks for caring.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
Two major bond rating agencies downgraded California to the lowest-rated state in the country Thursday, just days before it is to re-enter the market to sell $4 billion in bonds. State officials plan to use the money to restart some construction projects that were halted in December during the state's budget crisis. The lower ratings could raise the cost for the state to borrow the funds. The downgrades from Fitch and Moody's follow the same move from Standard & Poor's last month and put the state, which was tied with Louisiana for the worst rating in the nation, alone at the bottom. What a bunch of fucking losers.
Low bond rating = high tax-free bond interest. It works well for me, and has been for years.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
I wish you hadn't pointed that out. Now it's going to be harder to get Russia to take the land of deadbeats and misfits off our hands.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
ha ha Taking advantage of your loser State like some sleazy Main Street EZ loan agent dishing out 35% signature loans to minimum wage workers? Cash out soon.
No need. Uncle Stupid is always there to bail us out.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
Ever get a response to that? I guess taxation is only good when Moosebreath does it.
“You know, the two wars that we’re in right now is exactly what we’re in.” - Sharron Angle, Tea Party Loon and future US Senator
No shit, skidmark. Are you fed through a tube?
Number of illegals in your state, skidmark?
LOL! Was that directed at me skippy boy? Alaska pays MORE by per capita INTO the feral gooberment than wherever state you are afraid to mention by name does wittle boy. The feral gooberment owes Alaska 80% of the petroleum severance royalties ever transferred to this day wittle boy. But hey that wasn't a real important contract was it boy? just the STATEHOOD compact, that's all eh boy LOL! What was the name of the state that YOU live in again coward? YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH I thought so. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
Living in mouth breather's empty noggins 24/7/365 totally rent free!
#2. To: Skip Intro (#1)
Can't we just sell this worthless state of drunks, drug addicts, and welfare recipients back to the Russians?
#3. To: Brian S (#0)
#4. To: Skip Intro (#1)
Can't we just sell this worthless state of drunks, drug addicts, and welfare recipients back to the Russians?
#5. To: eskimo (#4)
#6. To: eskimo (#4)
#7. To: Skip Intro (#6)
The flag looked a hell of a lot better with 48 stars than it does with 50,
#8. To: Skippy the drive up window did you want fries with that boy commando liar Intro, eskimo (#6)
#9. To: Mad Dog, Skip Intro (#8)
"Hey skippy boy which state is it that YOU live in again wittle boy"?
#10. To: Alaska Freak Show (#9)
#11. To: Murron (#9)
Yeah! I'd like to know where you live too skip, and see just what the hell your state has to crow about...
#12. To: Murron, skip intro (#9)
After a little research, I found that Alaska is among the lowest in unemployment and forclosure rate, we could compare the economy of skips state to Alaska, and just see which one is the black hole....
On January 3, 2011 the GOP assumes responsibility for deficit spending.
#13. To: Skip Intro (#11)
55 electoral votes, Mammy.
#14. To: no gnu taxes (#13)
#15. To: Skip Intro (#14)
#16. To: no gnu taxes (#15)
#17. To: Skip Intro (#16)
California has country's lowest bond rating
#18. To: no gnu taxes (#17)
#19. To: Brian S (#2)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-26/alaska-reserve-s-oil-estimate-reduced-about-90-by-u-s-agency.html
#20. To: Skip Intro (#18)
Low bond rating = high tax-free bond interest.
#21. To: no gnu taxes (#20)
Cash out soon.
#22. To: go65 (#12)
So there's something to be said then for a windfall profits tax on oil companies of the kind that Palin instituted when she was Governor?
#23. To: Skip Intro (#10)
I live in a state Mental Institution
#24. To: Skip Intro (#14)
I'm bragging about the
#25. To: Skippy the drive up window commando liar boy Intro (#10)
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