US Senators cosponsoring the bill for paper-ballots and which aren't.

[Eric J in MN]

For a list which Senators are cosponsoring The Voter Confidence Act, to require paper-ballots, and which aren't, go to:

http://www.moveleft.com/moveleft_voter_conf_act_cosponsor_and_not.html

[NMDemDist2]

1. Done (mcCain) and done (Kyl) EOM

[bryant69]

2. Does it requier paper ballots?

Or a paper trail? I mean I find the touchscreens preferable if there is also a paper trail that goes along with it.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[Eric J in MN]

8. paper ballot term

The concept is that people can vote on electronic voting machines, and those will print a paper ballot.

The point of using the term "paper ballot" is to emphasize that if there is a recount, the paper which the voter reviewed will be considered the actual vote, not what the machine displays.

[hermetic]

3. Your tax $ pay for that 800 number, use it.

Thanks for the info. Just called my Senator, oddly enough also from MN, and had my say.

[Thrill]

4. When is thus going to be voted on?

And will it effect this election

[Eric J in MN]

7. yes, the Voter Confidence Act is for the 2004 election

Yes, the Voter Confidence Act is for the 2004 election.

The Senate isn't scheduled to vote on this yet.

We need to get enough Senators to cosponsor it that a vote will be scheduled.

[leftchick]

5. Should we call all of the Senators who are't cosponsers....

Not just our own state Senators? Thanks Eric!

[Eric J in MN]

6. It might be better to ask other people you know to call

It might be better to ask other people you know to call their state's Senators (which may be the same as your Senators). I don't know if they care what voters in other states positions are.

I don't know if it helps to call other state's Senators or not.

[Eric J in MN]

10. Also, you could do a polite followup call to both Senators office once a

Also, you could do a polite followup call to both of your Senators' offices once a week. Ask if the Senator has decided since the last time you called if he will sponsor "The Voter Confidence Act," S.1980.

[Eric J in MN]

9. Introduction to the Issues of Electronic Voting Machines and Paper Ballots

People unfamiliar with this issue can get a summary at:

http://www.verifiedvoting.org/intro_to_dre_flaws.asp

11. YES to paper ballots which are the legal ballot

The right of every citizen is to be able to cast and judge a ballot with their own eyes.

Just make sure they don't play with the language of the bill at the last minute!

Dan