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In reply to the discussion: The reality about "vote flipping" machines in NC and elsewhere [View all]Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)you are correct, that would be a viable (though by no means safe) way to rig an election.
But, be aware that totals are recorded two ways. When a precinct is closed for the day, the ballots are tabulated and recorded in ink, on paper, and sign off on. These sheets are public record and the canvass and (in NC) the audit compares these totals. So, if I rig the tabulator at the state office, the total will differ from what was recorded when the poll closed and the numbers will NOT match and there will be a problem. Understand that observers from all parties check the totals looking for dodgy numbers. So, even if the general public and the press don't give it a look, the party functionaries will damn sure notice that the numbers on the precinct sheet are different than the official recorded total on the SoS web site.