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The part of Alaska Election law that is in question.

(11) A vote for a write-in candidate, other than a write-in vote for governor and lieutenant governor, shall be counted if the oval is filled in for that candidate and if the name, as it appears on the write-in declaration of candidacy, of the candidate or the last name of the candidate is written in the space provided.

According to 3 former state legislatures, who helped write and enact the law, interviewed on local radio. If the name written in on the ballot does not exactly match the name as it was written on the candidates declaration to run a write in campaign, that vote is considered invalid.

To used this election as an example. If the name on the declaration to run a write in campaign is Lisa Murkowski, and the name written in on the ballot is Murcowsky the ballot should be ruled invalid.

Another problem with this election are the allegations of voter fraud and electioneering in the Villages. Reports of dozens of ballots with Murkowski's name all written in the same handwriting from several villages. Allegations of people entering the voting booths to "aid" people in voting to ensure that Murkowski's name is spelled correctly.

It seems some think that is more important for the Underdog to win then the law be followed.

[wombat2u2004]

The part of Alaska Election law that is in question.
It seems some think that is more important for the Underdog to win then the law be followed.

It seems to me tho blue, that the law is a bit silly.
For instance, if some poor old bloke can't spell right, or can't spell at all, and puts something in there that indicates plain as sunshine his intent, then is it fair that his vote be invalid ????
Is the right to have ones vote counted only dependant on ones ability to spell correctly ???
Hey, my surname is Browne.
If I was running for office against Jones, how many votes would be cast with Brown in the box ????
Do you think it fair that I should lose that election should those voters not put the "E" at the end of my name ????
I think the judge has shown a lot of commonsense in his ruling. And it's about time that judges should rule those silly laws as inappropriate.

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So you dont follow laws you feel are silly? Color me surprised.

The law was written to make it very difficult to run a write in campaign. If some poor bloke who cant spell, cant take the time or is to ambivalent to learn by rote how to spell the candidates name he has no one to blame but himself if his vote is ruled invalid.

In this state it is dependent on your willingness to learn to correctly spell the last name of the candidate you wish to write in.

Yes I think it is fair that you should lose an election if you cannot educate your supporters how to spell your name.

Make all the excuses you want, like you always do, to excuse people from personal responsibility.

It seems to me tho blue, that the law is a bit silly.
For instance, if some poor old bloke can't spell right, or can't spell at all, and puts something in there that indicates plain as sunshine his intent, then is it fair that his vote be invalid ????
Is the right to have ones vote counted only dependant on ones ability to spell correctly ???
Hey, my surname is Browne.
If I was running for office against Jones, how many votes would be cast with Brown in the box ????
Do you think it fair that I should lose that election should those voters not put the "E" at the end of my name ????
I think the judge has shown a lot of commonsense in his ruling. And it's about time that judges should rule those silly laws as inappropriate.

[wombat2u2004]

So you dont follow laws you feel are silly? Color me surprised.

The law was written to make it very difficult to run a write in campaign. If some poor bloke who cant spell, cant take the time or is to ambivalent to learn by rote how to spell the candidates name he has no one to blame but himself if his vote is ruled invalid.

In this state it is dependent on your willingness to learn to correctly spell the last name of the candidate you wish to write in.

Yes I think it is fair that you should lose an election if you cannot educate your supporters how to spell your name.

Make all the excuses you want, like you always do, to excuse people from personal responsibility.

Well colour me to !!!! I always thought our blue was a champion for the underdog. So, it's underdogs who can spell...right ???? What else is required for voting by your fair law ???? Gotta be able to fell a deer at 100 yds with one shot ???
I'm sorry your boy didn't win blue, but I guess you just can't help bad luck.....eh ????
Sounds to me like he was beaten fair and square, and you can't handle that..........I guess the majority of voters don't think like you.

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Well colour me to !!!! I always thought our blue was a champion for the underdog. So, it's underdogs who can spell...right ???? What else is required for voting by your fair law ???? Gotta be able to fell a deer at 100 yds with one shot ???
I'm sorry your boy didn't win blue, but I guess you just can't help bad luck.....eh ????
Sounds to me like he was beaten fair and square, and you can't handle that..........I guess the majority of voters don't think like you.

This isnt about championing anything other then following the law. What does it take to vote down under? A criminal record? How many lagers do you need in you before they let you in the polling booth?

He was beaten, Lisa was bought fair and square, and if you read back I accept that. If I had voted for Lisa my stance on our election laws would be the same. She won but she shouldnt be allowed to count ballots for her that are invalid by law.

[wombat2u2004]

How many lagers do you need in you before they let you in the polling booth?

About 10. But us Aussies know how to enjoy ourselves.
Tell me blue. Why are you such an unhappy little fella ????

[wombat2u2004]

She won but she shouldnt be allowed to count ballots for her that are invalid by law.

But the re-count WAS valid by law. The judge relied on caselaw, and that IS valid, and it is legal.
So what the hell are you talking about ?????

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Why are you such an unhappy little fella ????

Are you making a dig at my fight with depression? Or do you have a tiny man syndrome and resent anybody over 5'2"?

But the re-count WAS valid by law. The judge relied on caselaw, and that IS valid, and it is legal.
So what the hell are you talking about ?????

So you are 20 pints of Boddies in.

There hasnt been a recount. There isnt a Case Law. This would be the first challenge.

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This underdog carp being thrown out by Wom and Liz. Lisa was no under dog. Lisa had nation wide donations in the millions of dollars, and those helped her buy the election. She no longer represents Alaskans. She now represents Native Corporations who raised $1.4 million dollars for her write in campaign in under a week.

Lisa sees the seat as Her's and not our seat with her representing Alaskans. She sees the seat as a gift from her father who "gave" it to her. I even voted for her the first time she had to "Earn" our seat.

This time around she whored herself out to the highest bidder and sold us out. Some Underdog.

Joe Miller was the underdog as he didnt have millions of dollars to spend. He didnt sell himself to the highest bidder to get millions to try and buy his way into office.

Before the primary Lisa said she would respect the wishes of the voters. In the end she only respects those with the deepest pockets.

In the end she won, and if she has more ethics then ego she will abide by Alaskan law. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

I can see how Lisa can get admiration from socialists and liberals, she can be bought.

[wombat2u2004]

This underdog carp being thrown out by Wom and Liz. Lisa was no under dog. Lisa had nation wide donations in the millions of dollars, and those helped her buy the election. She no longer represents Alaskans. She now represents Native Corporations who raised $1.4 million dollars for her write in campaign in under a week.

Lisa sees the seat as Her's and not our seat with her representing Alaskans. She sees the seat as a gift from her father who "gave" it to her. I even voted for her the first time she had to "Earn" our seat.

This time around she whored herself out to the highest bidder and sold us out. Some Underdog.

Joe Miller was the underdog as he didnt have millions of dollars to spend. He didnt sell himself to the highest bidder to get millions to try and buy his way into office.

Before the primary Lisa said she would respect the wishes of the voters. In the end she only respects those with the deepest pockets.

In the end she won, and if she has more ethics then ego she will abide by Alaskan law. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

I can see how Lisa can get admiration from socialists and liberals, she can be bought.

Too bad for Miller.
He lost....period.
Money can buy everything blue, don't you know that ???