Here is a riddle for you. How long should it take to count election ballots?
Hmmm… that’s a tough one.
Let’s see. In California, it took weeks to figure out who won the “Jungle Primary”, since the two Republicans were leading the Democrat and THAT was not acceptable. In Nevada, it took six days. Probably because all the bets had to be covered.
In Illinois, Downstate was done after a day, but the Chicago machine could not get it into gear. You would think Mayor Daley would have perfected his 1960 election scam, but sadly, there is a new crew in town.
Elsewhere, claims of fraud, inefficiency and threats of lawsuits seemed to gum up the works, causing delays and runoffs and other questionable interfering before the voters in many states knew for sure.
And finally, we come to Florida. Way back in 2000, Florida was the laughing stock in the country, with its Chad Voting system. It took about forty-five days, after dozens of recounts and court cases to have the Supreme Court decide who would be the next President.
You know, Bush or Gore?
And now, Florida has the best system in the country. Within fifty minutes after the polls closed, 85% of all votes cast were counted. I was still dismantling the voting precinct, when winners were announced.
And by 815 (715 in the panhandle due to the time zone difference) 100% of all votes cast were counted, too. Even mail-in ballots from the sick, travelers and military.
And all voters were identified because Florida has the SAVE Act in place. Not bad, yes?
So, with all the voters in Florida, and there are millions, it shows with proper procedures and no cheating permitted, voting can be accomplished with clear efficiency. Can you say the same in YOUR state?
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