CNN Reports: "The Right Man Won"

CNN | Nov. 12, 2001

[Aegedius]

The analysis reported here used unbiased vote counters, people who had no ax to grind. If Gore had succeeded in getting a manual recount, either in the 3 Democrat counties, or statewide, he would have won easily, due to cheating by Democrats "counting" the votes. Never forget ... Democrats are crooks.

[techcor]

The DU's are going crazy. They are actually spinning the "if you count the illegal votes Gore won" crud. They are totally babbling about how President Bush should resign or that the military should refuse orders. It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.

[RummyChick]

Who actually uttered the words, "The Right Man Won". I can envision Aaron Brown making such a comment because he is a bit of a renegade with his off the cuff comments but I cannot envision CNN management authorizing such a statement.

[lexington minuteman 1775]

Could not believe it myself this morning. There on CNN was thier ace political savvy Candy Crowley explaining this new recount and telling the audience that all scenarios but one had Bush winning.Then on comes Jeff Toobin whining,but I don't think he made any points. Maybe we can finally put this story to bed now.Good night algore wherever you are!

[techcor]

Actually I saw Paula Zahn this morning and don't remember anyone saying those exact words. She did have Toobin all blathering his usually "wrong guy" bull. But even Paula pointed out that the votes Gore would have to have counted were illegal by anyones standard. So even Paula (who I consider extremely biased - definite Clintonista) seems to be giving up the fight for the illegal votes. Even Terry McAwful was backing down and just calling for standardized voting. Ha! Dems would lose even more under a fair system.

[steve in DC]

I have trouble reconciling this "Motor Voter" thing with other positions held by its supporters.

Basically, if someone wishes to purchase and own a gun, these folks demand background checks, waiting periods and all manner of renewable licensing requirements. All this, even though the Second Amendment expressly holds this as a Right that shall not be infringed.

On the other hand, these self same people want ut to simply take the word of anyone who shows up on voting day that they:
- Are who they claim to be (no identification is required or allowed).
- Live where they say they live (no follow up, verification or identification is required or allowed).
- Are to be believed when they claim to have voted only this one time at this one polling place (again, no checking allowed).
- And that they are not convicted felons or non-citizens who do not have the right to vote (no background checks are permitted, no waiting periods are permitted).

I can't see how the Democrats reconcile these positions unless they tacitly admit that they are seeking to encourage vote fraud.

Voter registration is the simplest thing you can do. Do it once and you are set until you move your residence. I cannot understand why the Democrats are so steadfat in their insistance that voter fraud is best combatted using the "honor system" when no other aspect of our lives is allowed such latitude.

Heck, you need a photo ID to get into Sam's Club for crying out loud!

[alnick]

Do tell. What did Paula Zahn do?

[dixiemelody]

This of course comes after seeing the increase in ratings of Foxnews and the very high marks for Pres. Bush.

[wai-ming]

Sorry for the misunderstanding. The Paula Zahn reference was a general one. (i.e. that CNN even hired a "conservative" was big news; now they are calling Bush "the right man." What next?) The Actual "Right Man Won" quote came at about 7:15 a.m. EST, from another female anchor, not Paula Zahn.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

CNN is simply reporting the facts in this case. Interestingly, FoxNews is the only network I've seen that's echoing Drudge's early and wrongheaded claim that Gore would have won a statewide re-count. What's with FoxNews?
The (unfinished) Ballad of Al Gore

[techcor]

When did CNN hire a "conservative"? Aaron Brown seems ok but...

[katykelly]

Are you saying Paula Zahn is a conservative? I don't think so :-)

[Silly]

Great post!

[Clioman]

Chicagoans used to be reminded by the Daley Machine to "Vote early, and often!" And wasn't there a Louisiana politician who wanted to be buried out behind the precinct house, so he could continue to participate in local politics?

[nicmarlo]

More likley at CNN; they want to be employed.

Yep.

[The Truth Will Make You Free]

What's the big deal? So what if CNN said, "The right man won". If Gore were president they'd say, "The left man won".

Remember this is the same network that supported a man who based his defense on the meaning of "is".

[SolitaryMan]

I cannot understand why the Democrats are so steadfat in their insistance that voter fraud is best combatted using the "honor system" when no other aspect of our lives is allowed such latitude.

I'm sure you can figure it out.....

[sonjay]

I have trouble reconciling this "Motor Voter" thing with other positions held by its supporters.

Basically, if someone wishes to purchase and own a gun, these folks demand background checks, waiting periods and all manner of renewable licensing requirements. All this, even though the Second Amendment expressly holds this as a Right that shall not be infringed.

That is a great point, steve in DC! I never looked at it that way before. On the gun issue, perhaps we should take a page from the liberal playbook and start whining about how licensing, background checks, waiting periods, fingerprinting, and so forth are so intimidating. They have a "chilling effect" on the ability of citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights. They discriminate against the less literate who may not be able to read the instructions or fill out the forms properly. They discriminate unfairly against minorities, who tend to be suspicious of law enforcement agencies and therefore less willing to provide the personal information needed to acquire the needed license.

I wonder how that would go over?