Reply #9: A few suggestions. And a different report entirely, recommended.

[Zan_of_Texas]

If someone drops in and reads this stuff for the first time, the mere use of abbreviations without identifying them is a put-off.

There is no need to use M-E or rBr without at least identifying them.

A paragraph by you identifying the point of contention would be helpful -- what did the exit polls predict, how were they changed after midnight, and what did the tally say.

In addition, a paragraph discussing WHO hired M-E. WHO pays them. What has M-E released, and what has it not released in the way of data and methods? And what is their stated reason not to release data?

Then, identify Ron -- who he is, his credentials. Name of the report. Full name (not initials) of the university.

Okay. All that said, in my opinion, an easier to understand and more compelling argument for fraud/significant flaws is the study Paul Lehto did in Washington State.

Check it out. It compares apples to apples, and finds that voters using touchscreen in the same election vote over 5% more for the Republican. Great charts. Folks, if you have ever heard of a bell-shaped curve, you can get through this one. Try it!

EVIDENCE OF ELECTION IRREGULARITIES IN
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON
GENERAL ELECTION, 2004

By Paul R. Lehto, J.D., Attorney at Law
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Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, Ph.D.
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http://www.votersunite.org/info/SnohomishElectionFraudI...

A few of the conclusions:

Undervoting rates in Snohomish County were quite low, but numerous persons reported that touch screens would appear pre-voted, or else would select the Republican box when the Democratic candidate’s box was pressed either with a finger or the stylus provided. Problems of switched voting or machines freezing up appeared in over 50 polling locations out of approximately 148 total.

• Statistical analysis shows high correlations between reported voting irregularities and high Republican voting results.

• Statistical analysis of machines that recently had their CPUs repaired shows a propensity for Republican voting that is present but weak on the individual level but strong at the polling location where the machines were placed.

{In fact, of the 19 machines pulled out for servicing, they were registering 50% more votes for the Republican in the Governors race, which was virtually a tie statewide.}