Sec of State NH says reports of running out of ballots are FALSE

[itsrobert]

This was reported on XM Channel 130.

UPDATE: POLITICS MAGAZINE IS THEIR SOURCE. POLITICS MAGAZINE WRITER WAS ON LIVE WITH THEM. TURNOUT IS HEAVY, HOWEVER.

[book_worm]

1. yeah right--the Obama campaign is behind it.

what about the news coverage showing poll workers saying that they are running out of ballots? and EarlG had a thread earlier saying that NH Asst Sec of State was saying they were concerned about running out of ballots in several locations.

[itsrobert]

4. Take it up with the Sec of State

Don't shoot the messenger.

[book_worm]

6. Well look at some of the other threads which actually have links

and quote actual people who say this is not just make believe.

[havocmom]

5. Sec of State needs to look good to retain job

CYA anyone?

[debatepro]

7. BS - anti-obama agents benefit

Obama wants people to show up and vote.

The anti-obama agents benefit from putting this out to hope that some voters wont bother waiting in long lines only to denied a ballot because they ran out.

[itsrobert]

10. That was the speculation on the radio

Don't shoot the messenger.

[book_worm]

13. No shooting messenger who spreads unsubstantiated gossip

[itsrobert]

19. Polics Magazine Reporter is the source

Thank you.

[book_worm]

21. give me a link of somebody in authority who is saying that it's Obama campaign which is

spreading this instead of spreading unsubstantiated gossip.

[itsrobert]

22. That was the specualtion

Specualtion is not always fact. So take it with a grain of salt. thanks

[debatepro]

15. Im not....

but at least you could acknowledge this only benefits people who gain an advantage from a lower turn out. And that isn't obama. The "rumor" or "report" only discourages people from waiting in long lines... because they may not have a ballot...

[itsrobert]

25. So, who is starting the rumors?

Could it be Edwards campaign?

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Speculation by whom?

:rofl:

[Joe the Revelator]

3. I'm listening to XM 130 as we speak

and I havn't heard that at all.

[Thrill]

8. YAWN its the Obama campaign? Give me a break

They don't need to fuel Obama fever. Its showing in the Polls

[Bullet1987]

11. Umm...the Govenor of NH is the one who said it...

not the Obama campaign..lol.

[Thrill]

24. I know that. But its a response to the person

who said the Obama campaign was spreading it

[Occam Bandage]

9. BS. Sec of State is trying to make their office look less incompetent.

[jenmito]

12. That's too bad. Edwards' spokesman said this is a GOOD thing for Edwards and Obama...

you know-since they're practically the same candidate and all. :rofl:

[IndianaGreen]

14. Are you one of those Hillary people using an Edwards icon?

Two weeks ago I challenged a DUer with an Obama icon for posting an unflattering photoshop picture of Obama with much darkened features and with a cigarrette dangling from his lips. As it turned out, this poster now has a Hillary icon and is a strong defender of Hillary.

[itsrobert]

18. I'm not a Hillary supporter. And I'm only posting what I heard on the radio

Politics Magazine is there source. They are speaking with Politics Magazine reporter right now. High turnout however.

[Connie_Corleone]

16. Bullshit. Obama doesn't need help in fueling "Obama fever".

[FrenchieCat]

17. Yes, let's discourage Voters by spreading rumors

about rumour being spread about rumors from the Obama Campaign...why don't we! :crazy:

How about that?

[BringBigDogBack]

20. Seems that would be the opposite of what

they would hope to do/accomplish.

I don't buy it for a second

[skipos]

23. Some people say that the Edwards and Clinton campaigns spread this rumor to hurt Obama

and keep people away from the polls.

Those "some people" are the fry chef and the guy who works the salad bar at my local Wendy's.

[itsrobert]

26. I'm only relaying what was said on the radio

What else can I say?

[FrenchieCat]

28. Maybe saying nothing at all would have been a better choice

until you had sources to substantiate the insinuation that you attributed conveniently to "they".

That what Drudge does, and even he is not as transparent.

[skipos]

30. I am only relaying what I heard at Wendy's. nt

[Renew Deal]

27. Do you have a link for that or did you make it up?

http://tpmelectioncentral.com/2008/01/new_hampshire_towns_running_out_of_ballots_especially_for_the_dems.php

[newblewtoo]

29. There were plenty when I voted at 1:30

Many more Democrat than repub ballots in evidence, about 2 to 1.