Fla. judge requires manual recounts

[welshTerrier2]

In a decision that could require the state to provide a paper trail of votes on touch-screen machines, a judge on Friday threw out a state rule that prohibits manual recounts in counties using the ATM-style equipment.

The immediate effect of the ruling and its impact on Tuesday's primary election was unclear Friday night. But the groups that brought the lawsuit against Secretary of State Glenda Hood said the ruling means some sort of paper backup on electronic voting is required.

''The law is clear; the law requires a manual recount,'' said Howard Simon, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. ``Which one of those words does the state not understand? This judge should be applauded for standing up for the law.''

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[Prisoner_Number_Six]

1. Well, it's about effing time.

Which one of those words does the state not understand?

[coeur_de_lion]

2. Good news. Hope the decision holds. n/t

[jpak]

3. JEB and Hood are sooooooo f***ed!!!

They are gonna have to explain why they willfully ignored Florida election law.

And an appeal would open up a big ol' can of worms for JEB...

Woooooo Hooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[DoYouEverWonder]

4. Well at least there is a glimmer of hope

Not much, but at least there is a glimmer.

Watch Jeb and Glenda fight this tooth and nail. I've never seen such people who were do afraid to count votes. They know they will lose if they do.

[Moderator]

5. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=782250