Don't let ABC, AP, CBS, CNN, FOX, NBC give the election to Kerry like they did Gore

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[maine-iac7]

thought there had been some ruling - FCC? _ - after the 2000 deliberate early calling for Gore that would prohibit early calling this time? Or was that just wishful thinking that something fair had been put in place?

In any case, we need to slam them all with thousands of emails to let them know they will be watched this time - and held accountable. they have used this method for many years - it works well and they know it.

Talk about fraud

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

on election night 1980, when incumbent President Jimmy Carter gave a concession speech while polls were still open on the west coast, the early concession was blamed for costing the Democrats several Congressional seats in the West, such as that of 20-year incumbent James Corman. The fact that all the networks had declared Reagan a landslide winner while west coast voting was still in progress was also blamed for Democratic losses in the West; Congress even held hearings about prohibiting the disclosure of exit polls before voting had ended in the any of the 48 contiguous states.

Exit polling is, acccording to Bill Sammon's excellent book, a process of dubious legality. After all, you aren't allowed to even chat with your neighbor about the voting, while you are both in line at the polling place. Secret ballot rules.

Of course the public is dying to know the outcome of the election before election night is over. Well, the public is dying to know what the military is doing when a battle in in progress, too - but it is against the public interest for critical military movements to be public knowledge. Sometimes what interests the public is information the publication of which is against the public interest.

As I proposed three years ago, and as the Democrats threatened to do to the Swift Boat Vets without justification, there must be a serious move to sue the FCC and its licensees if the licensees do anything to compromise the election process. It is not in the public interest to allow anyone to authoritatively proclaim the result of the election before the state goverments make the announcements.

[Major Matt Mason]

The lesson that should have been learned by the GOP is that they need to run some commercials in the panhandle reminding voters to do their civic duty, regardless of what the networks say. There is plenty of material that can be used, including footage of the networks incorrectly calling FL early.

[MeekOneGOP]

Man, that is EXACTLY right ! And worth repeating!:

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With the early voting this year, this will be less of an impact than in 2000. However, people still need to vote as long as the polls are open on November 2nd, regardless of what the networks, including Fox and Paula Zahn, are saying.

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I already cast my vote for Dubya !!

Early voting begins in Texas today 10-18-2004
BUSY polling place this morning!

[EGPWS]

"Kerry, why do you refuse to sign Form 180?"

For one of two reasons, either he has something to hide, or he is doing it for personal principle. Either reason should be unacceptable for a person running for such a high office.

[Fiddlstix]

[Twinkie]

Yep. It DID seem they were in a terrible hurry to call a
state for Gore, and appeared to do so as quickly as
possible with thinly disguised glee. I think they know
what they are doing after all this time and I look for them
to do the very same thing this time as well. The way they
affected the Florida vote was almost criminal and should

have resulted in some legal corrections of their tactics;

but since it didn't, I look for more of the same.

[sweetliberty]

And how are we supposed to prevent them doing what they do naturally....championing the RATs?

[Angry Enough]

You know what? It wouldn't stop me - it shouldn't stop anyone. Now more than ever, it should be a matter of conscience to cast your ballot, no matter what! I'm back to the 'broken glass' attitude. I'd crawl across broken glass to cast my vote, EVEN IF IN THE END IT DIDN'T COUNT.

[Doe Eyes]

Calling Florida early also probably cost the president votes here in the West Coast.

I heard that more Democrats didn't bother to vote after the Florida call. They are the lazy ones after all.

[rawcatslyentist]

Shut down the Alphabet Channels (ABJazerra & Her Sister Stations)!
Vote with your Remote!
You have a choice!
Exercise It!

But, I Have A Plan
Zippo Hero
Seven Dead Monkeys Page O Tunes

Can't Take A JoKe???
Vote GWB!!!

[TheGrimReaper]

Despite the dimwits' cry of "disenfranchised voters" and "voter suppression" in 2000... After FOUR YEARS of their incessant drone and whine - NO ONE - not Jesse Jackson, not Al Sharpton, not Kweisi Mfume, not Julian Bond, not Terry McAwful, not the DNC - can come up with the name of even a SINGLE voter whose rights were denied in Florida - or anywhere else.

The best antidote to this nonsense is an overwhelming turnout for GWB and a decisive (5+ points) victory.
Of course, we'll have to work extra hard just to offset the rampant fraud that is already in progress....

[prophetic]

bump

[bkwells]

Nice post Tonk! Mailed my absentee ballot last week!

[blackie]

Roger that ~ Bump!

~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~

[BIGLOOK]

On this like white on rice (or some other metaphor).

Stay the course, Tonk! Fire for effect.

[Tax Government]

The electoral college is the only thing blocking massive localized voter fraud from swinging national elections. It has a purpose; it should never be changed.

[yoe]

I've got a plan: GET EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO TURN OFF RADIOS AND TELEVISION UNTIL THE WEST COAST POLLS HAVE CLOSED. HAMMER THE ALPHABET NEWS TO LEAVE

THE VOTING TO US!!

[BigSkyFreeper]

The media failed. They won't convince voters this time around either.

[NRA1995]

Never mind the polls or the predictions on Election Day.....just get your asses out there and cast your vote!!!