So, in Oregon, you make a smudge on the date, and correct it

[zbdent]

your petition signature is invalid.

But in Florida, Repukes can take home a bunch of write-in ballots and a computer and "correct" information on them . . .

(you need to enter zip code, year of birth, and male/female)

http://www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/1088078299268430.xml?oregonian?lcpl

[Padraig18]

1. This si why I am not optimistic about Florida.

Short of numbers equalling a blowout win, Jebbie's fine hand will determine the outcome there.

[classof56]

2. Well, we try to do it right in Oregon

We also have mail-in ballots for every election, which at least gives us a shot at being counted. I've asked, and have been informed that citizens can be present when ballots are opened and recorded to make sure the process works the way it should. Our completed ballots are placed in sealed secrecy envelopes, which are then inserted into envelopes that must be signed and mailed or delivered to drop off sites. The names and signatures are checked against voter rolls, but never connected with the ballots themselves. Some disagree with me, but I think it's a very enlightened and fair way of voting. Good luck in Florida!

[Padraig18]

3. Same process, basically, in Illinois.

:)

[classof56]

4. Good to know!

Another enlightened state. Yay! Now if you only had no sales tax and didn't have to pump your own gas...just two of the many reasons why I love living here. I changed trains in Chicago a few years ago at night. Lights on the river were pretty!