New Dispute Over November Election Results
Reported by: Becky Freemal
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2/2/2005 5:03:50 PM
The presidential election has been over for a while, but allegations of election fraud continue.
Attorneys are looking into concerns centering around the use of stickers to cover markings on ballots in Clermont County.
The questions came up during a December meeting - that's when witnesses to the re-count say they brought up their concerns before the Clermont County Board of Elections.
One witness says he saw stickers placed over the bubbles next to the names of John Kerry and John Edwards. But, he says he never saw any stickers placed over the bubbles next to President George Bush or Dick Cheney.
However, Dan Bare, the director for the Clermont County Board of Elections, tells us those stickers were in fact used over Bush-Cheney bubbles as well.
Bare says since 1995 the county has placed stickers on any extra markings on ballots that may throw off the count.
"I have to say the stickers were used in a discriminatory manner becuse there were many ballots we saw with what could be called extraneous marks for Kerry, that weren't covered," said Bob Drake, who witness the recount.
Dan Bare says he wants to make it clear he stands by his staff, and says they did everything by the book.
Attorneys know the election is certified but are looking into the sticker concerns hoping any irregularities are fixed before another election.
Bob Drake, lawyer, University of Cincinnati math professor, Democrat.
Give me the word of someone trustworthy.