Guardians of the ballot - Volunteers watch over 2,885,399 pieces of paper that will determine......

[Doughboy71]

By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star Tribune

November 8, 2008

In a drafty warehouse in northeast Minneapolis, Dave Nelson spent his Friday afternoon doing the political equivalent of watching paint dry.

"I've got to tell you, this is different," he said, taking a break from reading "Sagitarius Command," a sci-fi novel.

A dozen miles away, on the third floor of St. Louis Park City Hall, Sharon Shaffer was doing pretty much the same thing from lunchtime until the 4:30 p.m. closing time.

"This is new territory for me -- I've never done anything quite like this," she said.

Very few Minnesotans, it turns out, have ever done what Nelson, Shaffer and at least two dozen other supporters of Sen. Norm Coleman have been doing since the Senate race ended: They're standing watch over 2,885,399 ballots in the Senate race. They're on the lookout for monkey business.


Full article here

I'm glad this was not necessary across the country for Obama - Biden.

[PearliePoo2]

1. Good for them....

They are un-sung patriots and deserve our gratitude and respect!
Carry on heroes, watching paint dry and democracy in action!

[senseandsensibility]

2. Fine, but Franken should have "guards" too

The article, and Franken, don't state that he does. If only one side is watching....well, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

[PearliePoo2]

3. Oh crap...I assumed Franken has his people too.

He must.

[MasonJar]

4. And who is watching Coleman and his volunteers?