This is the coolest thing I've seen. MPR has posted close-ups of over 20 disputed ballots in the Franken-Coleman race, and you can vote on who (if anyone) the vote should go to.
Over 80,000 people have weighed in with their opinions on some of these votes (including me). Sheesh.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
See the Ballots for Yourself
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Really cool – it provides insight into the whole process of voting and (re)counting.
This was an eye-opener for me on a number of levels. Some of the challenges seemed very silly, from both sides, since the intent of the voter was clear as required by Minnesota statute. On the other hand, I would not have believed the number of confusing ways that a voter could find to mark a ballot. And, despite my serious attempt to decide without being affected by my personal preference, I couldn't help being partisan in two borderline cases. I am comforted by the fact that, in both of those cases, the online votes were overwhelmingly to not count the vote.
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