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Make Sure Every Vote Counts
Target: Taft, Governor; Bush, GovernorSponsored by: All America PAC
In the 2000 and 2004 general elections, voters in Florida, Ohio and other states were caught up in electoral debacles that led to major problems on Election Day and voter distrust of our election system today.
And despite all the talk and promises of voting reform and improvements, major election issues remain unaddressed, and voters continue to question the integrity of our elections.
The latest problem is the electronic voting machines which were supposed to be part of the solution. These machines leave NO paper record of our votes! They provide no permanent documentation that could prove that votes are being counted accurately. In the world's greatest democracy - a democracy that in recent years has been plagued by faulty elections that undermine voter trust - this is just unacceptable.
Take action! Join Senator Evan Bayh and call on Governor Bush and Governor Taft to lead the way for verified voting in the critical states of Florida and Ohio!
And despite all the talk and promises of voting reform and improvements, major election issues remain unaddressed, and voters continue to question the integrity of our elections.
The latest problem is the electronic voting machines which were supposed to be part of the solution. These machines leave NO paper record of our votes! They provide no permanent documentation that could prove that votes are being counted accurately. In the world's greatest democracy - a democracy that in recent years has been plagued by faulty elections that undermine voter trust - this is just unacceptable.
Take action! Join Senator Evan Bayh and call on Governor Bush and Governor Taft to lead the way for verified voting in the critical states of Florida and Ohio!
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We signed the “Make Sure Every Vote Counts” petition!
# 22,450:
11:17 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Victoria Thomas, Wyoming
# 22,449:
8:38 am PDT, Mar 30,
Scott Trimble, Texas
Let's make sure every VOICE counts. Let's make our country more democratic: http://www.petitiononline.com/realdemo/petition.html
Let's make sure every VOICE counts. Let's make our country more democratic: http://www.petitiononline.com/realdemo/petition.html
# 22,448:
2:03 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Brandon Raich, California
# 22,447:
7:39 pm PDT, Mar 13,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
# 22,446:
11:26 am PST, Mar 5,
Michael Huckle, California
I feel a permanent record should be kept and people can feel secure in their vote.
I feel a permanent record should be kept and people can feel secure in their vote.
# 22,445:
7:36 am PST, Feb 26,
Paul Pokorny, Illinois
You know why.
You know why.
# 22,444:
11:43 am PST, Feb 18,
Crystal Troy, New Jersey
# 22,443:
6:32 am PST, Feb 16,
Jeremy Spohn, Pennsylvania
# 22,442:
1:07 pm PST, Feb 3,
Peg Fikes, New York
# 22,441:
2:50 pm PST, Jan 24,
Kathleen Roby, Ohio
# 22,440:
7:33 pm PST, Jan 21,
Carla Klein, California
# 22,439:
2:53 pm PST, Jan 21,
Jeanne Gandolfo, New York
# 22,438:
1:26 pm PST, Jan 21,
Amy Smith, California
# 22,437:
8:17 am PST, Jan 19,
Dave Sennett, Pennsylvania
# 22,436:
12:27 pm PST, Jan 14,
Celia Burns, Pennsylvania
Our state (PA) has been using this system for several years now without incident, but the potential for abuse is far too great not to provide voters with a printed record of their votes. It just makes sense to maintain the integrity of the newest electoral system.
Our state (PA) has been using this system for several years now without incident, but the potential for abuse is far too great not to provide voters with a printed record of their votes. It just makes sense to maintain the integrity of the newest electoral system.
# 22,435:
9:46 am PST, Jan 14,
Taylor Weidner, Colorado
# 22,434:
7:41 am PST, Jan 13,
David Nelsen, Illinois
We don't want another stolen election!!!
We don't want another stolen election!!!
# 22,433:
7:48 pm PST, Jan 11,
Corinne De Ciofalo Guell, California
# 22,432:
8:01 pm PST, Jan 3,
Kristin McLellan, New Jersey
Voting is such an vital right of Americans, every measure should be taken to make sure every citizen's vote is registered correctly.
Voting is such an vital right of Americans, every measure should be taken to make sure every citizen's vote is registered correctly.
# 22,431:
12:01 pm PST, Jan 2,
Beverly Zahrobsky, Iowa
# 22,430:
9:41 pm PST, Jan 1,
F Spurgeon, California
# 22,429:
2:56 am PST, Dec 29,
Name not displayed, Florida
7 11 will give you a receipt.
7 11 will give you a receipt.
# 22,428:
12:05 pm PST, Dec 27,
Myndi Wood, North Carolina
# 22,427:
11:30 am PST, Dec 26,
Mallory Sherman, Arizona
# 22,426:
7:38 am PST, Dec 13,
Nancy Campbell, Texas
# 22,425:
8:52 am PST, Dec 12,
Dessie Simpson, Texas
I feel a permanent record should be kept and people can feel secure in their vote.
I feel a permanent record should be kept and people can feel secure in their vote.
# 22,424:
8:14 am PST, Dec 12,
Clint Roberts, Georgia
# 22,423:
9:10 pm PST, Dec 11,
Maureen Gerrish, Massachusetts
The vote is what makes our government a democracy. It is ludicrous not to have a verifiable paper trail.
The vote is what makes our government a democracy. It is ludicrous not to have a verifiable paper trail.
# 22,422:
11:46 am PST, Dec 11,
Mary Ann Dunn, New Jersey
# 22,421:
4:46 am PST, Dec 11,
Debbie Lueck, Texas
# 22,420:
11:44 pm PST, Dec 10,
Christoper Dutey, Ohio
# 22,419:
5:51 pm PST, Dec 10,
James H. Fitch, Pennsylvania
# 22,418:
5:02 pm PST, Dec 10,
Leslie Dollar, Pennsylvania
We want our vote to count!
We want our vote to count!
# 22,417:
3:51 pm PST, Dec 10,
George Kornegay, North Carolina
every voter needs to know that no one can cancel his vote and all are autherizwed to vote and shows a goverment issue picture I D
every voter needs to know that no one can cancel his vote and all are autherizwed to vote and shows a goverment issue picture I D
# 22,416:
2:01 pm PST, Dec 10,
Bob Houle, Maryland
This is a no brainer .. which is why some of the states are having problems with it. A paper trail is absolutely necessary. Also, checking voter ID and verification of eligiblity to vote and check to make sure only one vote is cast per eligible voter are basic principles of a democracy.
This is a no brainer .. which is why some of the states are having problems with it. A paper trail is absolutely necessary. Also, checking voter ID and verification of eligiblity to vote and check to make sure only one vote is cast per eligible voter are basic principles of a democracy.
# 22,415:
8:46 am PST, Dec 10,
Theodore Wells, Florida
verified voting should be implemented because the political process and the political appointees who are supposed to oversee and guard the voting process can no longer be trusted to do a honest job
verified voting should be implemented because the political process and the political appointees who are supposed to oversee and guard the voting process can no longer be trusted to do a honest job
# 22,414:
4:15 am PST, Dec 10,
Joann Landry, North Carolina
to demand honesty in our Government
to demand honesty in our Government
# 22,413:
5:38 pm PST, Dec 9,
Jennifer Alig, Maryland
We get a reciept for the groceries or items we buy, we turn in our taxes so that the government can keep track of our earnings....why can't we see where the governmental money is going? Especially if it's getting taken from our paychecks, we've earned it, we've earned the right to see how it is spent.
We get a reciept for the groceries or items we buy, we turn in our taxes so that the government can keep track of our earnings....why can't we see where the governmental money is going? Especially if it's getting taken from our paychecks, we've earned it, we've earned the right to see how it is spent.
# 22,412:
5:06 pm PST, Dec 9,
Bobi Milner, Illinois
Verified voting should be implemented because without it, a recount is virtually impossible. And as we know, it was CRUCIAL during the 2000 presidential election. This will help prevent FRAUD
Verified voting should be implemented because without it, a recount is virtually impossible. And as we know, it was CRUCIAL during the 2000 presidential election. This will help prevent FRAUD
# 22,411:
1:49 pm PST, Dec 9,
Alison Simpole, United Kingdom
# 22,410:
11:27 am PST, Dec 9,
Eddie Kemp, California
Just make it verifiable....
Just make it verifiable....
# 22,409:
5:37 am PST, Dec 9,
Name not displayed, Maine
Voting without a paper trail is not voting--it is only wishing and hoping. And with a paper trail, stopping a recount is disgusting. I will speak truth to power--you know what you are doing.
Voting without a paper trail is not voting--it is only wishing and hoping. And with a paper trail, stopping a recount is disgusting. I will speak truth to power--you know what you are doing.
# 22,408:
4:11 am PST, Dec 9,
Russell Buote, New Hampshire
I think verified voting should be implemented because I believe that george bush was not elected. he was selected.
I think verified voting should be implemented because I believe that george bush was not elected. he was selected.
# 22,407:
11:46 pm PST, Dec 8,
Name not displayed, Idaho
Look I'm a Republican I'm NOT a conspiracy theorist I don't think we stole the last 2 elections, but still I totally understand why people can be so nervous over electronic voting machines because I wouldn't fully trust it either. I want fair and accurate elections like the rest of you.
Look I'm a Republican I'm NOT a conspiracy theorist I don't think we stole the last 2 elections, but still I totally understand why people can be so nervous over electronic voting machines because I wouldn't fully trust it either. I want fair and accurate elections like the rest of you.
# 22,406:
9:42 pm PST, Dec 8,
Kathy Howell, Texas
# 22,405:
5:18 pm PST, Dec 8,
Janet Autenrieth, Connecticut
# 22,404:
2:54 pm PST, Dec 8,
Pamela D. Ehret, California
# 22,403:
2:34 pm PST, Dec 8,
William Pekkala, Ohio
# 22,402:
2:23 pm PST, Dec 8,
Rand Speas, Florida
I will lose my trust in the voting system if there is no paper verification.
I will lose my trust in the voting system if there is no paper verification.
# 22,401:
1:26 pm PST, Dec 8,
Name not displayed, Texas