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[wednesdaychild]

I sent the governor an e-mail expressing my concerns about our troops in PA not being allowed to absentee vote. here is his response




Thank you for contacting my office regarding military and overseas absentee ballots in Pennsylvania.



Let me begin by saying that my first priority as Governor is to guarantee a fair election. Let me also stress that everyone’s vote will be counted, including ballots cast by members of our military, particularly those serving overseas.



On Monday, October 25th, I held a conference call with members of the state and national news media to clear up misinformation that has made its way into this election. Pennsylvania’s county boards of elections have certified that all military and overseas ballots have been sent out in accordance with federal law, and that all of these ballots will be counted in accordance with law for the November 2nd General Election.

No one will be denied the right to vote nor will their ballot not count if it is received by the appropriate deadline. Absentee ballots with votes for the entire statewide slate of candidates will be accepted until October 29th. Ballots that come in after October 29th will be counted, only for the office of President, through Election Day.



Just last week the U.S. District Court ruled that all military and overseas absentee voters will have ample time to complete and return their ballots and their votes will be counted. As Judge Yvette Kane noted in her decision, the proposal by the federal government would have “invited unpredictability to an otherwise orderly and time tested elections process” and “may do more to disenfranchise overseas voters than the harm they seek to cure.”



The Court also ruled that sending a second ballot would be “confusing” and would not benefit the 67 county elections offices throughout Pennsylvania. However, I have promised to look into any credible evidence that proves that someone’s right to vote has been violated. I take this responsibility very seriously.



As I wrote to Senator Rick Santorum, there is no greater privilege we as Americans enjoy than that of our right to vote, and as Governor, I have a constitutional obligation to protect that right while ensuring each vote is counted. I do not however have the power to unilaterally extend deadlines set by statute – and it is disingenuous for anyone who believes in the rule of law even to suggest such action.

My administration, namely the Department of State, has worked to help counties with mailing their military and overseas absentee ballots. For instance, with the Court’s permission, we assisted Huntingdon and Venango counties to provide absentee ballots to military personnel via express mail as well as a paid express mail service to return completed ballots.



I believe in the sanctity of our election laws and am offended by accusations of partisan politics. I wish to reassure voters that military and overseas voters will have their ballots counted.

As Governor, I will continue to do all that I can to ensure a fair election where every vote counts and every voice is heard.

Sincerely,



Edward G. Rendell
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"...for the good of believing in life after birth..."
Jim Steinman

[Fphamm]

Why dont I believe him??? Sorry, but I dont, not with all of the various instances of voter fraud/intimidation, what ever you want to call it, that is going on.

[buffman]

What's his email? I want a crack at them.
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Never Ever Give Up
America First

[Jim Peterson]

Hey Fphamm;

He told you the truth, his truth. He just hide it in soooo much garbage that its hard to find.

The key is "the law". No matter what he says, the law says the ballotts have to be in by a set day. That is what the fight is over. He is going to use "the law" to throw out the military vote, just like 2000 in FL.

"OOOPs, too bad, they came in late, we must follow the law".
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Pete

Training Aid for the staff Mar 74-Apr 95

[wednesdaychild]

governor@state.pa.us

this is the e-mail address it came from. drop the old guy a line.
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"...for the good of believing in life after birth..."
Jim Steinman

[Ohio Voter]

At least part of what his email said is also on his web site.

http://www.governor.state.pa.us/governor/cwp/view.asp?a=1115&q=439295

[muggedliberal]

"No one will be denied the right to vote nor will their ballot not countif it is received by the appropriate deadline."

"I do not however have the power to unilaterally extend deadlines set by statute – and it is disingenuous for anyone who believes in the rule of law even to suggest such action.
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There's his truth...

~mugged~