Staff / TruthdigNov 8, 2008
Having suggested that fellow Minnesotan Al Franken should concede defeat earlier in the week, Norm Coleman was keeping mum by Friday afternoon, when it was discovered that Franken was trailing his Republican rival for the U.S. Senate by only 238 votes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 6, 2008
The Democrats fell short in their quest for 60 U.S. Senate seats, but the race isn't quite over. After a fierce battle in the politically fascinating state of Oregon, Democratic usurper Jeff Merkley has been projected by The Oregonian to defeat Sen. Gordon Smith. That leaves Minnesota and Georgia. Update Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 6, 2008
A razor-thin margin in the contest for a Minnesota Senate seat between comedian Al Franken, the Democrat, and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman will trigger an automatic recount that is likely to stretch into December. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Bill Boyarsky / TruthdigOct 29, 2008
Next Tuesday, don’t be shocked if the Republicans roll out their familiar tactics of intimidating Democratic voters, challenging their eligibility and subjecting them to long lines at polling places. If the election is close, these shady maneuvers might pay off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
BLANKMay 29, 2008
Leading election integrity journalist Brad Friedman reviews HBO's portrayal of the 2000 Florida recount and wonders whether we're not headed for another stolen election. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 15, 2007
Jacqueline Maiden and Kathleen Dreamer were each sentenced to 18 months for rigging a ballot recount in Ohio after the 2004 election. The judge seemed to agree that there may have been a conspiracy to defraud the voters, saying, "I can't help but feel there's more to this story." According to the Brad Blog, had John Kerry won just six more votes in each of the state's precincts, he would be president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 6, 2006
A Mexican election tribunal has denied presidential candidate Manuel Lopéz Obrador a full recount of votes cast in last month's election. The ruling will surely disappoint the thousands of Obrador supporters who have been protesting in Mexico City for weeks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 21, 2006
The new White House policy chief, who is filling Karl Rove's shoes in that post, took part in the infamous "Brooks Brothers riot" of 2000, in which GOP operatives, dressed as protesters, tried to intimidate officials engaged in the Florida recount. (Via Truthout.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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