If it weren’t for the hurricanes, I’d be saying we ought to apply economic sanctions to Florida. (Of course, with Jeb down there, brother George won’t do that– he owes him his presidency, after all). But they’re at it again.

After starting the book “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy”, I have added to this government’s dirty laundry list. The State of Ohio is now up to skullduggery, intending to nullify new registrations because of “improper card stock” on which the registrations were done. Looks like Jimmy needs to get up there as well.

Still Seeking a Fair Florida Vote (washingtonpost.com)

After the debacle in Florida four years ago, former president Gerald Ford and I were asked to lead a blue-ribbon commission to recommend changes in the American electoral process. After months of concerted effort by a dedicated and bipartisan group of experts, we presented unanimous recommendations to the president and Congress. The government responded with the Help America Vote Act of October 2002. Unfortunately, however, many of the act’s key provisions have not been implemented because of inadequate funding or political disputes.
The disturbing fact is that a repetition of the problems of 2000 now seems likely, even as many other nations are conducting elections that are internationally certified to be transparent, honest and fair.