And, they don't even see the irony (Wash. Repubs calling for revote)

[Diane R]

http://www.revotewa.com/endorsement.htm

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Democracy may be messy, but its principles are why it still serves us best. If we screw up the implementation, let’s go back to the principles. The voters’ will is paramount. We must believe our elections are legitimate.

Some would have the contest ‘judged’ by our state legislature while others suggest it go to federal court. The first would only tie up Olympia when legislators should be taking care of business, while the second would likely turn into a Bush/Gore-like legal circus.

This legislature, like the one in 1983 that acted so swiftly, is controlled by Democrats. The democratic principles at stake are the same. The circumstances are very similar, with one major exception: they now hold the office at stake. Will they risk power for principle, as the Republicans did, and let the voters settle it? Or is power simply too important to them?

The right thing, a re-vote, is really very straightforward. There is a regularly scheduled election in early February in many jurisdictions around the state. If the Democrats were willing, they could pass this in a day and order the re-vote in time for the February election. And if “Governor” Gregoire were to sign the bill, she’d certainly boost her standing with the voters.

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[imenja]

1. I think they just don't care

They can't be so dense as to not see it. The fact is they care about winning, not democracy.

[bleever]

2. They don't DO irony.

That's too multitextual for them.

:P

[Der Blaue Engel]

4. Don't you guys remember?

They outlawed irony after September 11.

[merwin]

3. And when 80% of the people don't show up

will it still be a legitimate election? Honestly, how many people vote in odd elections? Not even a 2 year election, but a mid year election after a heated election season.

I'd put money down on far lower turnout on something like that, making it not a legitimate election.