To: Wayners who wrote (635054 ) 9/29/2004 5:50:43 PM From: Skywatcher Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 769670 Republicans in Ohio are scared. New Democratic voter registrations are up 250% in Ohio. Democrats throughout the "Buckeye State" are prepared to turn out in record numbers to demand change on November 2nd in federal, state and local elections. But first, Ohio Democrats need your help fighting the latest dirty tricks by the Ohio Secretary of State. With only 6 days left before the voter registration deadline, Secretary of State Ken Blackwell is trying to bar thousands of newly registered voters from the polls. act04.org him today and help protect democracy in Ohio. Citing an arcane ruling requiring voter registration cards be printed on 80 pound paper stock, Blackwell is threatening to void registrations submitted on any other paper, demanding these registrants re-apply. But there is no time to reapply which could leave thousands of new voters off the rolls. Tens of thousands of Ohioans have registered online or with registration forms printed in newspapers, copied by friends, community activists, and even state offices. These are valid applications that must be processed immediately. Blackwell is also trying to impose strict rules on provisional ballots. In 2000, nearly 23,000 provisional ballots were cast in Cuyahoga County alone (the greater Cleveland area). Due to congressional redistricting after the 2000 census and the swell of first-time voters, confusion on Election Day will run high. Provisional ballots must be made available in accordance with the federal Help America Vote Act. JUST ANOTHER DIRTY TRICK...wouldn't be surprised if HE had ORDERED the WRONG STOCK just IN CASE! CC