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In reply to the discussion: state by state speak your mind about...minnesota [View all]Thegonagle
(806 posts)69. Best elections in the country. Every day, it seems, I read about some election snafu
in some other state, and realize that it wouldn't happen like that here. More states need to study how we do it, IMNSHO.
Paper ballots by law, optical scan machine counts randomly audited, canvassing every precinct to make sure numbers add up exactly, automatic hand recounts in tight races, observers allowed, double custody of cast ballots, same day registration that works, identity is verified at registration.
Unfortunately, the GOP put a voter ID amendment to our constitution on the ballot, and it has a pretty good chance of passing from people who don't understand the issue or exactly what is at stake.
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Lutefisk just sounds like an unmentionable body part that's probably slimy and hard to chew.
HopeHoops
Feb 2012
#71
I lived just north of Rochester for 3 years. I enjoyed my time in Minnesota.
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2012
#17
homestate of such dem heavy weights as Hubert Humphrey, Walter Mondale, Paul Wellstone,
WI_DEM
Feb 2012
#19
Best elections in the country. Every day, it seems, I read about some election snafu
Thegonagle
Feb 2012
#69