A federal judge has barred vote challengers from Ohio polls

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A federal judge issued an order early Monday barring political party challengers from polling places throughout Ohio during Tuesday's election.

U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott found that the application of Ohio's statute allowing challengers at polling places is unconstitutional.

She said the presence of challengers inexperienced in the electoral process questioning voters about their eligibility would impede voting.

Dlott ruled on a lawsuit by a black Cincinnati couple who said Republican plans to deploy challengers to largely black precincts in Hamilton County was meant to intimidate and block black voters.

http://www.jerryforohio.com/story/2004/11/1/75825/6664
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[benburch]

1. Excellent News

This will cut down on GOP cheating significantly.

[Benhurst]

2. Great news! n/t

[A Brand New World]

3. Thank God! I was afraid there would be some real bad confrontations

and violence. This should not be what democracy is about. Everyone should be able to vote in peace.