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To: FaultLine who wrote (7924)	11/9/2000 4:25:46 PM
From: Uncle Frank	Respond to of 22706

>> Seeing the distribution of the error patterns in the 19,000(!) spoiled ballots would most probably immediately suggest the answer. Thanks for making that point. I've been thinking the same thing all day. If the overwhelming share of the double vote errors were gore + buchanan, it would prove the point that the demos have been trying to make. cuf@greattheatre,though.com

To: FaultLine who wrote (7924)	11/9/2000 4:27:12 PM
From: areokat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22706

>>Seeing the distribution of the error patterns in the 19,000(!) spoiled ballots would most probably immediately suggest the answer<< 16,000 spoiled ballots in 96 election (same county) cak@veryslowlearners.gov

To: FaultLine who wrote (7924)	11/9/2000 7:21:36 PM
From: Mike Buckley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22706

FL, I'm not smart enough to know if you're right about the statistical stuff. Regardless of whether or not you're right, I'm not concerned about bias, irregularity or whatever with regard to the ballot's impact on the election. I am concerned about it to the extent that it can be improved for the next election. I don't have an opinion about the legality of the ballot. I'm not an expert in election law. My only immediate concern is that the votes that were cast be dealt with according to requirements laid down in our Constitution and that all parties involved deal with that process in an honorable mannner. Since that last wish has already been lost in only the second day following the election, I can now only hope that the first wish comes true. --Mike Buckley