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[ArbustoBuster]

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The news in less ridiculous format: Republican Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell of Ohio was caught holding stock in Diebold. Forbes has details (http://www.forbes.com/business/businesstech/feeds/ap/2006/04/04/ap2644251.html), as do other posts on DU.

[NYC]

1. Blackwell owned Diebold stock.

(I think that should be clear in the subject line.)

He said it was an accident. As the article says, if he can't handle his own checkbook, why should he be trusted to handle the state's checkbook?

An accident.

[AwakeAtLast]

6. Almost like admitting he's not potty trained.

Did Kenny make poo-poo in his underwear? :eyes:

Sheesh!

[ClassWarrior]

2. .

[coalition_unwilling]

3. Wake up and smell . . . the Fascism :) (eom)

[ClassWarrior]

4. .

[McCamy Taylor]

5. OMG!!!!! Did Blackwell finally fumble? Was he set up by Bush Co.?

This is big time. If I read this right he bought stock and THEN Ohio bought their machines. We really should consider sending some emails of outrage to the usual Congress people who will give a damn and see if they bite. I know what my next Grand Theft Election Ohio topic is going to be now.


Title is catcy but a better title would be "Blackwell in Stock Scandal: Owns Diebold"