Rossi calls for new election to determine next governor

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There goes any chance of Rossi winning any major office again.

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A revote is a bad idea. Almost as bad an idea as a recount.

A recount wasn't a bad idea. It was the law.

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Segregation was a bad idea. It was the law.

It's not a bad law like segregation...come on. The number of votes was so statistically insignificant that a recount was virtually required.

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I support good laws and oppose bad ones. Any other questions?

They should have just done a hand count the first time if that's what they think is the most accurate. But the first count should stand. I advocate completely computerizing the process with touch screen voting systems.

Then I'd count the paper trail and compare the results. If they're not close, something is wrong with the computerized voting system. If they are, the computer's numbers are more likely correct.

I agree. Gasp.

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Ah, but a request for records which may indicate fraud has been made by Mr. Vance, and King county is stonewalling release of what are by law, PUBLIC records.

I wonder if the signature rosters will end up be missing?

Mr. Vance? You mean the Republican party chairman? I'm lost.

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Yeah, Chris Vance.

Is there anyone not comitting fraud here? What fraud could it reveal?

Yesterday I heard about a Chehalis County couple who apparently mailed in ballots they have never seen before. It's crazy.

EDIT: Lewis County, not Chehalis County - my apologies. The couple was from Centralia, which is the twin city of Chehalis, and I'm easily confused.

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This kind of stuff happens in every election everywhere. A re-vote could set a precedent with national implications that are far more dangerous than Christine Gregoire sitting in the Governors chair.

Not to mention that Sam Reed, the Republican Secretary of State, has certified Gregoire and said that there is no evidence of fraud. So is he incompetent, taking bribes, or what?

And is now saying we should have a revote.

Sam Reed is an odd duck.