Why I'm proud to be from Minnesota: Watch the count of abstentee ballots

[wellstone dem]

http://www.theuptake.org/


#1 We have same day registration
#2 We have an automatic recount where the election is within 1%
#3 We have a paper trail
#4 Our secretary of state appointed 2 republican appointed judges, one independent appointed judge, and one elected judge to the canvassing board.
#5 The recount process was open to the public, my county broadcast it's count on the web
#6 The canvassing board process has been open to the public and webcast
#7 Every challenged ballot was posted on the web
#8 Every ruling of the canvassing board was posted on the web
#9 Every paper filed in court has been posted on the web
#10 Much of this has been completed during one of the snowiest winters in Minnesota history.

[bluestateguy]

1. That's fine, but this is taking too long

Minnesota is not that big of a state. Why must this drag into January? Are all of these long breaks really necessary?

The recounting should be going on 24/7, with no breaks, and especially not these long breaks for the holidays. There are important things at stake here, more important that these extended vacations for bureaucrats.

[mopinko]

6. get over it. it takes what it takes.

you a bush v gore fan, or what?

[1776Forever]

2. Agreed! Go Fraken Go! I salute MN and how this has been run!

:patriot:

That's the way it should be all around the country!

[annabanana]

3. I understand that Coleman will sue if he loses. What possible

chance could this lawsuit have if all the evidence has been so thoroughly aired?

[joeybee12]

4. Minnesota is showing people how it should be done...no, it's not taking

too long...they're taking their time making sure it's done right, and any challenges/issues are being dealt with. If only Florida in 2000 had people with brains running the show.

[wellstone dem]

5. one hour lunch break starting now

they are still opening the ballots, but are close to done. Will begin counting shortly after lunch.

[camera obscura]

7. I agree, I am proud of my state and the non-partisan board's performance

People complain about how long it has been but it could have been soooo much longer.

[Jane Austin]

8. I'm unable to connect.

Is the site busy or is it just me?

[creeksneakers2]

9. Minnesota is a great example for the rest of the nation

Just think. If Minnesota just took the initial count and never double checked then that scum Norm Coleman would be elected already. Thank God for the wisdom of Minnesotans.

[NYC_SKP]

10. Props to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"!!!

Or,

* "North Star State"
* "Gopher State"
* "Land of Sky-Blue Waters"
* "Bread and Butter State"

You set an example for the other 49!

Recommended!

[grantcart]

11. I agree (but the link isn't working)

[wellstone dem]

13. the site has been overwhelmed so here is another link to try

http://www.mogulus.com/theuptake

[gristy]

12. You have paper ballots. Not a paper trail.

Here's what a paper trail looks like:
?v=0

You may have your Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to thank for the excellent system you have today. Mary Kiffmeyer, your old SOS, not so much.

[wellstone dem]

14. LOL I must have been confused by my two dogs. nt

[BuyingThyme]

15. It's better than anything on TV.

[yellerpup]

16. The Minnesota vote and recount is a model to the nation.

All election processes should be so transparent. K&R! :kick:

[wellstone dem]

17. Actual counting starts in about 10 minutes

[wellstone dem]

18. recount of absentte ballots now under way.

www.theuptake.org

[wellstone dem]

19. counting has begun

[mzmolly]

20. Count me in on that proud

thing. :hi: No pun intended. ;)

[wellstone dem]

21. What a beautiful thing that was to watch.

Senator Al Franken, do us proud.