http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx From MSNBC's David ShusterRichmond, VA -- Jean Jensen, Secretary of the Virginia State Board of Elections, confirms that the FBI is now looking into possible voter intimidation in the US Senate race between Republican incumbent George Allen and Democraten-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11330Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:41:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11330j flaRepublicans cheating? Wow I'm shocked. Too bad they're gonna LOSE and the U.S and the world will come back to some sense of normalcy. Nothing like a blue tidal wave to straighten things out.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11331Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:42:05 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11331Bernard TrescavageI am most pleased the FBI will be investigating these allegations of voter intimidation by the republicans. If true, this brazenness can only lead to further attempts to suppress voter turnout. Let us hope this does not lead to other actions that impact actual votes cast. Those involved need to be identified and prosecuted expeditiously. Following this election, it would be good for Jimmy Carter to talk about the elections in Nicaragua, and for you to contrast those elections with what is happening increasingly to the democratic process in this country.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11333Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:43:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11333Donny M; Santa Fe, NMHere we go agian..yawn..it is so passe w/ all these supposedly conspiracies going on. Harken back to the old days, when precint bosses gave out cash for votes or used intimidation keep one from voting a certian way. And we think America has changed- get a grip Cinderella; we do not live in a utopian fantasyland, but a land where opportuinty is fueled by greed.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11339Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:53:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11339Cartier Caldwell, Dallas, TexasThe Republicans are at it again. If they can't win an election they use any slimy tactic. These people will never change unless the whole Republican party is purged and restarted.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11343Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:59:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11343RandyAND NOTHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS. WATCH! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11348Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:20:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11348J Irby, Colorado Springs, Co.Given that such a behavior would be beneath the Republican party we all know and love, I think the FBI would be wise to consider Macaca as a person of interest. Yes, that's right, I think Macaca is just trying to make Republicans in general and upstanding statesman Allen in particular look like a bunch of rooster bandits on these last minutes before the election. Speaking of roosters, has anyone on this board ever tried rooster jerky? Or if your taste buds are a bit more sophisticated and uptown, you may prefer boiled rooster under glass washed down with raw potato juice. Did I say Macaca needs to be considered a prime suspect?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11350Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:24:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11350Sceptical, Somewhere in VAThis isn't the first this type of thing has happened. Politicians are sneaky by profession.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11351Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:24:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11351JACK CURTIS BOCA RATON FL.BEHIND EVERY ACTION IS A CONSPIRACY.EVERYONE KNOWS THAT(LOL) JACK CURTIS BOCA RATON FL.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11352Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:25:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11352Kristie, VADemocrats complaining? WOW I'm shocked! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11353Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:25:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11353E.L. EICHELBERGERHOW I LONG FOR THE DAYS OF THE LAST GREAT REPUBLICAN RICHARD NIXON. THINGS WERE SO MUCH SIMPLER THEN.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11354Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:25:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11354P. Jones, Columbia, SCAs you say, "the Republicans are at it again." Even here in our little state of South Carolina, the Republicans are using the dirtiest of tactics to sway the voters. Lies after lies after lies,,, but no one can dispute the mess our country is now in.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11356Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:25:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11356Jan, Dover Plains, NYI just saw your report with Andrea Mitchell. I was working a phone bank for a NY Democratic challenger. In the last three days I have heard many reports from voters saying that they had been receiving 5-10 robocalls in one day, starting with 'Let me tell you about [candidate X],' then going on to disparage him. One woman said she had supported the candidate until she got all these phone calls, but was not going to vote because she was disgusted with it. She was a registered Democrat, so they had targeted her. If she had not spoken to me, a live person who explained what was happening, she would not have bothered to vote. She called it harassment. Another gentleman, who was unaffiliated, said he had lost count of the number he had received, but was going to vote for my candidate anyway. He said he would hang up on the message, but was continuing to get calls, so I explained that he should listen to the whole thing, and the calls would stop.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11357Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:26:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11357Bert - Woodland Hills CaliforniaFear and smear. It's their M.O. They know they can't win fairly. Look at 2000.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11358Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:26:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11358Dan Jarvis, Seville, OhioCom'on people, think clearly here. The drive-by media has been pushing "voter fraud" for the past few days - before anything could even happen. I think the Democrats have a simple message: We win or someone cheated. They mock our system and our right to vote against them.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11360Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:27:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11360Ronald SimpkinsAnyone stupid enough to feel intimidated by a phone call should consider passing on the voting process. As a citizen, ome should feel obligated to be informed if they are going to vote.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11362Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:28:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11362Max, Boston, MAThis is another example of the media attacking Republicans on unsubstantiated rumor while giving the Democrat party a free pass. Over 70% of election coverage of the major networks has been positive on the Dems. What's amazing is that it's likely the Dems still won't get the Senate. Besides, a Dem House would be great -- since it will catapult the Republican candidate into the Oval office in 2 years. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11364Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:29:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11364Brian Patton, Clintwood, VAIn spite of the Republicans' attempt to hurt turnout, the lines in Virginia are long and full of voters sick of President Bush and Sen. George Allen. If you are from Virginia or know anyone who is, now is the time to call and remind them to VOTE for Jim Webb and to call everyone they know. We will not get a second chance at this. Please help Virginia elect Jim Webb. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11365Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:30:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11365Dave, Charlotte, NCTell me one campaign that doesn't try to mislead the public about the opponent!! This is just business as usual from both sides. That is why I am an independant! I don't trust either of the big parties anymore.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11366Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:30:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11366mike milton, ny,nyFunny that the first story of the morning about voter fraud is one where you try to blame Republicans. Didn't 4 members from ACORN, a Democratic/Pro-Union group just get convicted of Voter registration FRAUD? Where is the uproar about this? I don't even think I saw it reported by the old-school media, including NBC. Not a surprise though that the media bias would be in full swing trying to effect the outcome of the elections today....http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11367Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:30:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11367Dan O, Lomira WITo be honest, both parties are just as dirty. This whole political system is nothing more than the world's most expensive popularity contest, and I beleive most of us are sick of it. Want to fix the American political machine? Make being a senator or a representative a minimum wage job. Then these corporate beaurocrats wouldn't want to be elected so badly and wouldn't spend so much money. We don't have Represenation by Population in this country; We have Representation by Corporation, and I'm sick of it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11368Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:31:06 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11368Charlie, Washington, DCI don't want to see Allen win in VA, but I do think the Democrats are easy prey for this kind of thing. Most of them don't know what they stand for, so confusing them is easy. It's sad to see FBI agents forced to work cases where people are confused over a phone message.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11369Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:31:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11369GV, Arlington, VAWent to vote in Arlington at 7am and the line was already very long. People were truning back because they couldn't wait. Maybe they will come back later maybe not. Voting is an important civic duty it should not be made difficult and tactics that suppress voting are anti-democratic.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11370Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:31:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11370Steve, Harrisonburg, VirginiaWhat a tremendous load of crap. Where is the proof, what are the circumstances, who is involved? Certainly this article lists none of those things. So in the last minutes before people vote the democrats release a statement that will be unprovable before the majority of Americans go vote in an attempt to sway more people away from the Republicans. If this allegation remains unproven, then Jay Meyerson and all those placing complaints should be put in jail for fraud.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11371Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:31:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11371Bob , Vista, CANot only will nothing be done except for a little hand slapping - but it needs to take front and center - this has gone on for too long - where is the actual backbone of our democracy if we're not feeling free, unconfused, and encouraged to vote - and that our vote counts. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11372Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:32:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11372Spencer, VAWe just want things to be fair here in VA. We aren't complaining, and please don't defend the sneakiness of the republicans.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11373Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:32:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11373Jason Celaya, Houston, TexasCant the Dems come up with a more creative story then rehashing the same excuses for losing again. Dems need to hold onto these excuses like their childhood security blanket. The American public is not stupid and can smell the leftist media smeer tactics a mile away. After months of predicting the Blue-Wave the poll numbers have been normalizing the past week. The drastic leads that have been published are not realistic and are taken with a grain of salt, if paid attention to at all. The Republicans will retain control of Congress.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11374Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:32:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11374Josh (Chicago, IL)I think it's amazing that you posters ignore thae fact that Democrats resort to the same tactics. In 2004 Democrats slashed the tires of the vans that were to be used by Republicans to give rides to vote. I am a registered independent and your party is deserving of equal blame. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11375Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:33:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11375Cindy F, Richmond, VirginiaPlease, I'm sure it's just some Dems playing the same old "victim" role per usual. Oh poor me! They confused me! I don't know how to vote!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11376Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:34:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11376A thinking American, Greensboro, NCYou liberals are already looking for excuses!?!? I've heard so many blatant lies, misleading information, double standards and outright idiotic logic from liberals during my lifetime it makes me sick. Then the main stream media just echoes it without question. I hope you guys are crushed when the American people speak today! Ignore the media!!! Vote Conseravative!!! Ignore the media!!! Vote Conseravative!!! Ignore the media!!! Vote Conseravative!!! Ignore the media!!! Vote Conseravative!!! Ignore the media!!! Vote Conseravative!!! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11377Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:34:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11377Don, Shelbyville, IllinoisWhy bother having an election? Since going to the electronic voting machines it will be easier to manipulate the vote count without a paper trail.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11378Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:35:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11378S. WilsonThe dem's love this! They can call the rep's cheats and whip up support for their side on something that has not been proven. Guilty until proven innocent! Let's see if MSNBC supports both sides.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11379Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:35:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11379DarrynRobocalling, threats, misinformation....This is what the Republican GOTV is all about. Stealing elections has become a full-time job for the GOP.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11380Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:35:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11380Soccer Mom, Charles Town, WVPresident "optomistic"? At what point does that become dillusional?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11381Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:36:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11381Jane, Exton, PaWhen I went to the polls this smorning, I found myself thinking (praying), "Please let this matter...please let this vote count"... and I'm agnostic. I think whatever intimidation or fraud is going to impact this election is likely already in place... People have no idea how easy it could be, with computerized/electronic voting - to make it look like you are voting one way, but behind the scenes have it register another... even WITH a paper trail. I am so sad and concerned for us all...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11382Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:36:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11382RP, OhioHere we go again! Fraud, conspiracy, voter intimidation, negative campaining. How is it that the government of the United States feels it can travel the world and spread democracy when it can't even run a fair election on the issues here at home. It's time we get our house in order.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11383Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:36:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11383Rick, Orlando, FloridaDemocrats are at it again. Same ol' tired tune. Election Day has barely begun and they are already claiming voter intimidation. This is why the Democrats will never be the majority party again. If they win, it must because the American people agree with them on the issues. If they lose, its because the Republicans cheated. Give me a break. Grow up Democrats and you may get even more support. Remember 2000? Remember how the Republicans "stole" the election? Well, if they could steal a Presidential election...why wouldnt they steal this election? The Republicans will lose the House today, not because the Democrats "stole" the election but because they have not been good stewards of this nation. See how easy it is to act like a grown up, Democrats?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11384Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:36:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11384Vicki, Bassett, VirginiaI'm a registered Republican and will not be voting this term. I am ashamed to call myself Republican right now. I have been beating myself up for voting for Bush a second time. The "garbage" that Allen and Webb have been spitting at us is just too much. I have no one to vote for if these two are all Virginia has to offer.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11386Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:36:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11386Michael Marks, Reading, PARepublicans have had all for the last number of years. Their actions are an effort to keep their control. They do not care about America, only for their ability to maintain control. For years they weilded power by making voters affraid to vote for anyone but themselves. Now after years of under their control Americans are saying to the Republican party that they can no longer be trusted. It's time for them to quit complaining about the liberal media and accept the fact that the majority of Americans do not agree with them. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11387Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11387Jim Freeman, Spotsylvania, VirginiaAllegations have been made and the Justice Department is investigating, which is the process. Why do educated people jump to conclusions about who or what before the truth is known? Perhaps the Webb Campaign Headquarters is correct but their allegation, without proof, is inadmissible in any court in this country. So why jump to conclusions or are those of you so quick to judge saying that we should suspend the Constitution?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11388Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11388joe booyou idiots honestly believe demoncrats don't do these things?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11389Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11389Dave, Charlotte, NCWith all that people in other countries go through to vote, I think it is shameful for people to admit to being "discouraged against voting", by some phone calls. Get a life people!! People in other countries risk their lives for the priveledge of voting, and we whine about to many calls, and get dicouraged about voting??http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11390Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11390sfnuttif you are going to cheat accuse the other fellow first! If you are going to lie accuse the other party of it first. Same Democrats, same tactics!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11391Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:37:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11391Lisa, Ashburn, VALet's not kid ourselves into thinking that both sides don't employ all sorts of sleazy tactics..they are politicians after all. VA demorcrats should not act indignant,as if they are completely innocent, who do they think they are fooling? The real travesty is that the people who should run for elective office, do not because of its ugly environment, evidenced by this story. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11392Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:38:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11392Tony Katonah, NY"the Republicans are at it again." I love how the news outlets always blame it on the Republicans!! Is it not Democtarts who have dead people voting? Is it not Liberal-Democrat groups who have signed up numerous non-US citizens as voters? Is it not Democrats who are against the idea of photo ID proof before voting. Get real here report the truth http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11393Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:38:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11393Save Ferris, Chicago IllI ask now, has there ever been any allegations about Democrats fixing elections? NEVER. Nixon did his best (or worst) but only when caught red handed did he quit... same with Foley, same with all of them. There are only so many rich people in America, the republicans need to make up the rest of the votes somehow.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11394Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11394ReidDemocrats complaining??? Give me a break. They are the slime of all slime....http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11395Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11395D. PierceI wholeheartedly believe that we'll get to the bottom of this. And if the FBI, FEC, and/or DOJ fail to act, perhaps now it is time for the citizenry to do so. First, at the ballot box. And then, perhaps, in other arenas. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11397Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11397Greg B, Augusta, GAJust another Republican "cowboy" tactic. Bush refuses to back down OR accept possible defeat, mistakes, incompetent cabinet members, or poor judgement. Karl Rove, the dirty tricks mechanic, up to old tricks. Am I the only one who finds it ironic he spells his first name the same as another Karl? That would be Marx of course. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11398Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11398Jeff Bonasse, Portland, TXEVIDENCE, this article doesn't have any. It doesn't provide details of what was said or who might have said them. What if it was all just a mistaken volunteer that said vote on Thursday instead of Tuesday? Then we'd all be jumping the gun ready to hang the Republicans because we didn't weigh the evidence. It's the problem with the media today and it's the problem with the judicial system today. Nobody pays attention to evidence, we're too impatient.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11400Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11400Fed up, Omaha, NEInstead of hanging up, just lay the phone down and go about your day. Maybe that will tie up "their" lines and give them a taste of their own medicine!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11401Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11401Aaron BurrThis is the only change of the Rethug's winning. They really have no clear arguments for the Iraq war OR the removal of the rights of Habeus Corpus (The Bedrock of this country) Be prepared to fight for your country and the constitution when this is over. But please do remember the Haliburton "detention" camps have been built, posse comitatis is no longer a consideration by this administration and we live under a fascist dictatorial regime. Many patriots will be lost, but we must fight for our constitution! God help us all.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11402Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:39:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11402K Atkins, Murphy TXDo the Dems need some cheese to go with the whine. Remember who started this nonsense with the mushroom cloud behind the little girl - LBJ. If you vote based on ads or phone calls shame on you. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11403Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:40:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11403Dom M., Denville, NJWhen challenged with poll numbers, Rove bragged about "the math" when making predictions of the Republi-dopes keeping power. Keeping the "wrong" people from the polls is all part of that. And as a smarter person than I once quipped, It's not "your vote counts" it's "who counts your votes". This is all about keeping power and not much about Democracy. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11404Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:40:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11404Gerard MadisonVoter deception and intimidation is nothing to be dismissed cavalierly. The FBI and Justice Dept are investigating and are not giving details until after the election, because they don't want to influence voters. So any idiot who thinks this is a ploy to influence the election is just another blind apologist for the criminals we are now voting out of power. Good riddance.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11405Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:40:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11405Jan, Dover Plains, NYSorry, I'm only going by what I personally experienced. Many of my associates heard the same thing at the phone bank. The people who discussed this with me were senior citizens, so it appears they were targeted by the RNC. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11406Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11406Gene, Austin, TexasThis morning when the polls opened, the infamous voting machines were down in three voting precincts in Austin. They were reverting to paper ballots. HMMMMM>......http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11407Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11407Edward W, Richmond, VaI don't feel it is justified to directly attack the candidate. In many cases, the candidates have no knowledge of these sort of tactics. Obviously, if the FBI is involved and it turns out George Allen had knowledge of these scare tactics, then I think he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But I also know from the past that in many cases, the candidate has no knowledge. Additionally, I would like to say that I know George Allen and I know a great deal more about him than many people do. In all honesty, from every experience I have had with him and all I know about him, he is an honest man. I won't say I agree with all of his beliefs, but he is an honest man who does not believe in even tip toeing on the line. Vote for whoever you think will represent your intersts best...but don't automatically assume the candidate is responsible. Again...wait and see what the FBI discovers. And if they find George Allen culpable in these indimidation tactics, I will be the first sceaming for his head.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11408Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:20 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11408Charles, Tallahassee, FloridaLike a teacher being accused of hurting a child, the DEMS know that all they have to do is accuse REPS of voter intimidation to get out the minority vote. It is the cheapest of tactics, playing on the fears of blacks. It is the flipside of the REPs "law and order" tactic that puts pictures of convicted African-American murderers on political ads to frighten ignorant and racist white voters. They all should be ashamed of themselves.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11409Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11409John DoeCome on everyone. All polititians are guilty of the same things. Both sides do shady things. To allow either party to split you from your neighbor because their favorite color, be it red or blue, is not yours is exactly where they want you. As Barack Obama said recently "I want America to see that we are not as divided as they want us to believe." (Roughly) Aren't you tired of being played? Remember, we are all human and power corrupts even the sincerest of souls. There are a few politicians out there that are sincere and trustworthy, but they are in the minority. I just hope that more will come into office because I do not fully trust the majority of them even if I voted for them. My hope is someone will come along that I don't have to vote as the lesser of two evils. If there could be balanced individual, I would be for him/her. Unfortunately no one like that has come forward... And yes, I am a conservative Republican but do recognize that a balance needs to be there and that we are all being manipulated by both parties...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11411Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11411Independent Voter, Fairfax County, VAPeople from around the country should really learn about voter registration in Virginia before they begin to comment. No voters are registered by party in Virginia, therefore, there are no lists for anybody to consult when trying to suppress votes. Additionally, there should be very little confusion regarding where to vote. Everybody should know that Election Day is the first Tuesday in November, and all voter registration cards in Virginia say exactly where your district's poll station is located (i.e. - Name of institution, street address). So for anybody to claim that Republicans are trying to intimidate voters by party affiliation, they are either ignorant or stupid.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11412Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:42:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11412CJ, Charlottesville, VAThank goodness this was caught, even though it is still late in the process (the day of). I was screwed by the voting office administrators when bush first came into office as they led me nearly 20 miles from where i needed to be, and after i called them multiple times well in advance so i would know where to vote. see i was driving in to vote and they knew it, and knew they could make me miss my vote. And this is something orchestrated by the team on call to answer questions and help tell you your precinct/voting location. Then to hear so many speak of how it was false for people to make such claims against them, when i know it was true.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11414Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:43:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11414Bob Geissinger, Olympia, WASuch a sad display of desperation, but seems to represent the Republican ideal that they are going to save us from ourselves. How else can they justify attempts to disrupt people excercising their right to vote? I have no trust for any Republican who thinks he or she knows better than each individual voter. Trying to stay in power by any means. If we don't stop them at the polls, we may end up with a dictorial take over and loss of the freedom they claim to be fighting for. Bush and his stooges should resign from public office. Liber(ty)al.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11415Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:43:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11415JMI am so sick of the corruption, scandals, fraud, and deceit. It just switches from party in power to the next party in power. I guess that is why I don't vote. I give up.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11416Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:43:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11416Charles, Lexington Park, MDReading this thread one thing is obvious. The country is not more united than it was 6 years ago. I have never seen this kind of division, or blatant hatred of the other side, and disregard for the opinions of 50 percent of the populace, by both parties. Where are the bipartianship we were promised by our 'unifier, not divider' president? And for those blindly blaming the other side and defending the president, no, it was not just obstructionist democrats who created the rift tearing this country apart.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11417Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:43:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11417D. Warren, Durham, NC.Well, I guess the democrats are blameless as usual. Will this be the scenario each and every election from 2000 on? If the media isn't artificially suppressing the vote by forecasting election results ahead of time to suppress voter turnout, then the next best thing is to scream "Voter-Fraud" ahead of the election to try and cast doubt on the opposing party. The sad result of all this is not that your candidate wins or loses, but that the people who are supposedly being represented by the candidate placed in office get voter-apathy and simply don't show up. People once considered it their right to vote and gave their lives to support that cause. Now, it seems, most don't care. The result is less than a majority will vote, the amount of votes will be challenged b/c "A" did something that "B" doesn't approve of while doing the same thing that "A" did but screamed louder, and the next election will be more of the same. FOR ONCE, CAN'T A CANDIDATE JUST TAKE THE HIGH ROAD? Republican or Democrat - it doesn't matter. What DOES matter is what they will do once in office.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11418Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:44:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11418kmb, LaPorte, COIt is time to include these political robocalls as banned under the federal no-call list. Why does political telemarketing get a free pass? These calls are all lies meant to cheat and deceive, much moreso than any business telemarketing call I've ever received.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11419Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:44:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11419David in MissouriThanks MSNBC, you once again prove that you are a part of the drive by media. Always reporting a story before it is a story if it favors your political leanings.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11420Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:44:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11420Gail Wise VAI'm going to vote laterwith my wife. a thousand robo calls wouldn't dissuade me from voting against Macca guy.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11421Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11421c forbess; Springvale, MaineJ. Irby from colorado springs made me laugh. out loud. really On amore serious note, the Republicans seem to continue to be the party of exclusion and nastiness. But if they win a majority of the votes, what does that say about Americans who vote? Unless the Republicans find a way to not count their votes.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11422Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11422linda, brooklyn nyclearly, the united states is in no position to impose democracy anywhere, when the elections in this country are so easily subverted by gop thuggery and voter intimidation.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11423Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11423Blanche, Ashburn, VAWhine, whine, whine -- finger pointing and blame laying is the stuff of school yards. The stream of negativity and smug sanctimoniousness are what soured me and caused the switch to the Republican column. Any solutions? Any mettle? Any conviction? These are not our fathers' Democrats. Spare me. This crop is shrill and clueless.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11424Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11424don Atlanta, GaI don't think it is too early to thank God above for President Bush. Certainly no single Democrat or liberal could have possibly achieved what the President has for the Democratic Party. And to think Bush has two more years to shore up the Democratic vote for the the next election when the balance of the Senate and the Presidency is up for grabs. Certainly all must see the hand of God at work on this day.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11425Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11425Paul, Richmond, VirginiaFor those of you who have responded from outside Virginia, you have absolutely no understanding of what has taken place here over these last eight months. The Democratic National Committee, led by Howard Dean, has turned our election process into a cesspool of repulsive mud slinging. Howard Dean, and the DNC, are first rate slugs and thugs. And, Virginia is the worst for it. Wake up America to the "sleeze artist" that Dean is before it's too late!!!!!!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11426Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11426James, St. Louis, MOconspiracy, conspiracy, conspiracy... what do you expect them to say??? what a joke. i am so tired of the Libs. and Dems. ranting and raving that they are SUCH Victims. Get over it Losers!!! Stop complaining and thinking that you have been misled by our Pres. Think Kerry or Gore should be our Pres.? God help us!!! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11427Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:45:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11427Robert, Toronto, ONSome advice from a Canadian about political smear campaigns ... politely listen to the messages (smear or not), see them for what they are (a normal part of the political process in the US), ignore them, take some time to really learn about each of the candidates aside from this meaningless chatter, vote. Then encourage others to do the same and don't say a negative thing yourself about it :)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11428Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:46:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11428Joe Freeper, Red State, VAFREEPERS! Freep this forum!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11429Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:46:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11429Jane, Exton, PaWhen I went to the polls this smorning, I found myself thinking (praying), "Please let this matter...please let this vote count"... and I'm agnostic. I think whatever intimidation or fraud is going to impact this election is likely already in place... People have no idea how easy it could be - with computerized/electronic voting - to make it look like you are voting one way, but behind the scenes have something entirely different show up somewhere else... even WITH a paper trail. I am so concerned and sad for us all... http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11430Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:46:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11430Charles MorrisWhy is it that only Democrats cant figure how to vote in Florida (last election) and can be talked out of voting by a phone message (did they tell the person that they had cancelled the election??)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11432Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:46:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11432Heidi, Seattle, WashingtonSorry to say I'm not surprised. Intimidation and dirty tricks by the GOP? Think Florida 2000 and Ohio 2004. I think ANY election that comes out differently than the major polls have predicted should be heavily investigated. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11433Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:46:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11433James, Woodbridge, Va Hopefully, the Democrats can get this country back in order! PLEASE BRING HOME OUR TROOPS! enough is enough. GOD BLESS AMERICAhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11434Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:47:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11434mchafeIf the Democrats win, it was a tidal wave of positive change and the process worked to perfection in delivering the Dems back to where they so righteously deserve to be. If the GOP holds on or isn't destroyed to poll predicted levels, they cheated. I get it. You hate Bush. Let it and the conspiracy theories go. It is boring. Please. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11435Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:47:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11435Brian, Cincinnati, OhioCry me a river, Dems. Democrats illegally keep the polls open in St. Louis for an extra two hours while they are shut down everywhere else in the state in 2000. Family members of elected Democrat officials slash the tires of vans that are used to get out the GOP vote in Wisconsin. Democrats trade smokes for votes in Wisconsin. And dead people and illegal immigrants vote everwhere with Democrat glee. Give me a break. When the Republicans lose, we work harder to get it right. If Dems lose, it never seems to be because your ideas are terrible for our country. The only thing worse than Iraq is what the Dems have to offer our country--nothing.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11436Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:47:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11436Lisa, WII think whether you are sick of all the rhetoric or not, you must vote. We need to have a balance of powers and we do not now! Who will represent the working class? Not the republicans, so go out and vote!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11437Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:48:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11437Patrick, Woodland, WADems, Repubs, it is all the same. We are supposed to ba all americans, but if you are one or another the other trashed you and makes you feel like a minority. I am neither, but I understand that we are never getting out of Iraq unless we make some drastic decisions. I hat ethe fact that I have family over there fighting for peple that hate us. I hate knowing that wages are not going up, but everything else is. Oh I forgot minimum wage is, but have you ever tried to pay a mortgage with minimum wage? Thanks for all the tax breaks, but I am not rich, so I don't benefit from them. When are all of you going to wise up and understand that it is not about stem cell research and abortion, but about people and how you treat them. The world hates us and it isn't getting any better. Foreign policy is a joke and we are the joke of the world with big weapons and not afraid to use them. I feel less safe than I ever did. Sorry George, getting blown in the White house is better than blowing lies to the world from the White House. I don't condone both, but latter has cost American lives.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11438Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:48:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11438Burg, IndianaPoli= Many Tics= Blood sucking animals and politicians continue to suck us dry...its no longer Democrat and Republicans...they all are generally the same...where is Teddy with a Bull Moose Party?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11439Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:48:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11439Jim Gillespie, Westfield, NY 14787Dirty politics comes from both political parties. It seems though the Republicans are a bit more brutal about it. Take for instance the Bush election. What a farce that was. Oh and a Republican Congressman not bringing out the fact that one of it's own is a little boy molester. It is time the small person stands up and voices his/her feelings. Both parties need to remember who hired them and who can fire them. They need to work for us not against us, the COMMON MAN. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11440Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:48:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11440Bryan Manahan, Newcastle, MaineDon't bother. I'm quite sure the director of the FBI is doing "one heck of a job". http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11442Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:49:30 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11442Marshall GThe issue is not about the voters the media, political parties or persuasions, nor is it simply a matter of whining; it is about activities which are in violation of federal election laws. Any violation should be a concern of not only the FBI but of every citizen.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11443Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:49:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11443Patricia Walter, Oyster Bay, NYIn other words, if the Republicans win it's a fraud, somebody intimidated voters and the voting machines are suspect. However if the Dems win, everything ran perfectly with the illegals and dead people so all the fraud claims are baseless.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11444Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:49:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11444Tim Dowling, Virginia Beach, Virginia Of course the dems are complaining. They've used every dirty tactic in the books to try and win this election. Jim Webb is just a sad little man who has lied about everything, and holds little regard for women. This is just the lastest smear of a great Virginia - George Allenhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11445Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:50:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11445E-Z-B, Maple Shade, NJShades of the GOP New Hampshire phone-jamming scam come to mind: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/16/AR2006051601712.htmlhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11446Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:50:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11446TCFSo what's the problem???? It ain't the first time and it ain't gonna be the last. Now.....let's prove ithttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11447Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:50:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11447Josh, Mesa AZwow, so it looks like the general message is that if problems are found, they shouldn't be investigated? come ON, people. Why do you immediately assume that it's just "liberals" or Democrats looking for excuses? what if it was you that saw a problem, or fraud, or intimidation? this thread is social psychology 101.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11448Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:50:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11448Connie,NCWaa Waa - poor Democratshttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11449Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:50:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11449Brad GrahamI so sick of the Kool-Aid drinking Republicans. It would great if you could come to your own conclusions without regurgitating GOP talking points and campaign hyperbole. First and foremost the reason you guys don’t believe in voter fraud, or any other form of discrimination for that matter, is because you are fortunate enough to not be a victim of it. News flash! Injustice is alive and well, Military Commissions Act (cough), even in 2006. Second if you can’t acknowledge this country in serious need of a direction change we are really headed to Hell in a hand basket. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11450Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:51:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11450Lynn"Anyone stupid enough to feel intimidated by a phone call should consider passing on the voting process" read this earlier and fully agree, Thought I was in Republican country but here it's mostly democrats who want handouts..So I;ll just have to change to FOX..http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11451Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:51:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11451Ron, Houston, TexasTypical Democrat. Going to the "Voter intimidation" card even before he loses. Why can't the Dems just realize that WE DON'T WANT THEM IN OFFICE! Like here in Texas, Nick Lampson trying to win by default. Should you try to give the people what they want and not win by default???!!!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11452Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:51:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11452Rick Mayo, Visalia CADems are crying again. Looks like a move to influence us voters that actually have to go to work first today.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11453Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:51:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11453Bill,Middletown, CTSurprise,surprise...Carl Rove has his hands all over this one.The GOP is pulling the country apart.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11454Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:52:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11454Joe Beckman, Tampa, FloridaRather than acknowledge a problem and work to get these SOB's out of office everyone wants to blame the Republicans for all their problems. The Democrats never led anyone awry have they? Perhaps look in the mirror brothers and sisters, we're all in it together and as long as everyone is so sure the "other" side is wrong no matter who wins we will all lose. What ever happened to people who had the interest of the nation in mind? Those great men who forged our country are rolling in their graves as greed has taken over not just politics, but those with the power and that is the American voter. There was a time when great men made great sacrafices for the betterment of all mankind. Unfortunately America's heyday has apparently passed and now all we have are a bunch of greedy fools who want power no matter what it cost their fellow man. We were great once Americans. Don't let the politicans ruin it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11455Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:52:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11455Bill, Marshall, VAI got one of those calls yesterday! I swear it was George Bush himself!! I know this because he said if I voted Democratic I would "suffer the circumstances" and be forced to "go hunting with Cheney".http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11457Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:53:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11457AL Deroseir, Port Deposit, MDVote them all out, start over with new people who are the a member of either of these party, and not attorney.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11458Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:53:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11458SN, NEWPORT NEWS, VACome on guys...this election has been filled with nothing but slander on both sides. I am not voting this year (I am a republican). I have not heard anything from either party of importance...the only thing we have heard is George Allen this or Jim Webb that. They have slandered each other in so many ways...why not add intimidation to the list...This whole election has been horrible.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11459Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11459Kile Haggard, Oakland, CALet's keep things in historical perspective. The Dem's and Rep's are very similar. Check this out: http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/american-wars.htmlhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11460Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:22 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11460Barbara, Tullahoma, TNThe real problem here is that it doesn't matter how you vote today. The fix is in. The Republicans don't know how to win an election, but they sure as the devil know how to steal one. And guess what - win or steal - the result will be the same tomorrow. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11461Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11461Steve, Arlington, VAVoters in VA are tired of the dirty campaign that Allen has run. It's not surprising that republicans are resorting to dirty tricks. I'm glad Webb has run a dignified campaign. Allen is an average senator that has done nothing for the good people of Virginia. It's time to get rid of that rubber stamp and demand accountability. Our leaders should serve us - we the people - and not just Bush. The lines at the polls are long in VA. Republicans hate large turnout. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11462Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11462Steve JacksonEverytime the Dems lose, they cry intimidation, lost ballots, problems with the polls. Do they ever just grow up and admit they lost? Quit crying.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11463Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11463John C, ChicagoI find Dmeocrats complaining BEFORE any voting of voter fraud by Republicans to be very amusing. I'm from Chicago and I can assure you that Republicans are really pathetic at voter fraud compared to the Democrats, who invented it. On a radio call-in this morning, a Funeral Home Director complained of all the Democrat signs that were plastered all over his funeral home (he considered it a little tasteless). I think it makes perfect sense since dead people have always been a very strong voting block for the Democrats. Lastly, if getting an automated phone call is really enough to intimidate Democrats into not voting, do you really trust them with the security of our nation?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11464Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:54:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11464Bernie MeyersNow that the parties have essentially reversed positions (Republicans are spending money like drunken sailors, engaged in nation-building, usurping personal privacy, and legislating morality while the Dems enact welfare reform, balanced budget amendments, etc.) it's interesting to note that most people haven't changed sides. Are we an informed electorate or the crowd at a college football game?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11466Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:55:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11466Brad Graham, Bowling Green, KYI so sick of the Kool-Aid drinking Republicans. It would great if you could come to your own conclusions without regurgitating GOP talking points and campaign hyperbole. First and foremost the reason you guys don’t believe in voter fraud, or any other form of discrimination for that matter, is because you are fortunate enough to not be a victim of it. News flash! Injustice is alive and well, Military Commissions Act (cough), even in 2006. Second if you can’t acknowledge this country in serious need of a direction change we are really headed to Hell in a hand basket. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11468Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:55:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11468R. Mikolajczak, Virginia Beach VAWe the people of the United States of America are hereby fed up with both the Democratic and Republican Parties and the tactics used to win elections! As citizens, we demand true election reforms, a cap on the amount a candidate can spend, a 3 week timeframe to hold debates on issues and not character and have an advertising campaign only in the media during those 3 weeks immediately before the election and any funds beyond $1 million that a candidate raises, shall go to the local public schools system to pay for capital improvements. Any candidate that violates this law shall be barred from any other run for public office.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11470Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:56:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11470Herb M, Rockaway,NJTypical for the Dems to release a fraud accusation without anything being proven. Their way of trying to distract the voters and cast the Republicans in a worse light, making it seem like they always play fair. C'mon folks, don't fall for it..Again!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11471Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:56:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11471John, St. Robert, MOGive me a proverbial break. Historically it the Demoncratic party that votes often - usually more than once and even when the voter is dead. The Republican party does not have a lock on what is morally right - it is full of error and flawed persons. However, the Demoncrats (with minor exceptions) is totally morally depraved and bankrupt - and totally corrupt. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11472Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:56:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11472Jeff Bonasse, Portland, TXI would like to see the article regarding the illegal immigrant voters in California. I worked the polls there a few years back and I can attest to the voter fraud commited by Democrats. I had people come in and have to read their name to me off of their sample ballot book, but because I couldn't ask for ID, I couldn't verify anything. Seriously how many Hispanic men do you know named Lesley White. One sided media attacks do no good. Also could we stop with calling each other names like Re-thugs, Republidopes, Dopicrats, you don't have to agree, but we can all start by being civil.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11473Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:56:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11473Herb M, Rockaway,NJTypical for the Dems to release a fraud accusation without anything being proven. Their way of trying to distract the voters and cast the Republicans in a worse light, making it seem like they always play fair. C'mon folks, don't fall for it..Again!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11475Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:57:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11475Jordan, IndianaWow, am I surprised that more people care about blaming parties than voter suppression? It's complaining if one party raises legitimate concerns, but its fair game the next time around. It's so encouraging that the rhetoric is incapable of being raised above the level of 5-year-olds. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11477Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:58:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11477Bill,Middletown,ctI voted this morning and voted against my representative to the congress and my long time senator.They have served my state well but they have been there too long.Time for a change and a new direction.......http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11478Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:58:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11478Will, Arlington, VAOh please, the DNC didn't make allen say racist things, of put deer heads in mailboxes or get arrested or STEAL A BILL from another lawmaker. What a pathetic whine! Waaa, the Big, Bad DNC and Howard Dean are unfair! They record us when we say and do stupid things, it's not fair. Boo-Hoo. The big bad media is out to get us! Wow, that's such a strong whine you'd need limburger cheese to go wit it. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11479Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:58:53 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11479Michael, Charlottesville, VAEven though I voted today to send Senator Macaca back home, I am dismayed at the number of people who all too ready to jump to conclusions over this report. It's that kind of stupidity and shrillness that keeps me an independent.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11480Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:58:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11480Robert, Williamsburg, VAWell then I guess the one good thing for the Democrats is that its really hard to confuse and intimidate dead people.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11481Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:59:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11481AL Deroseir, Port Deposit, MDVote them all out, start over with new people who are the a member of either of these party, and not attorney.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11482Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:59:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11482Niki, Staunton VAI have recieved many calls in the last few days, putting down Jim Webb. I hung up. How hard is that? If you listen to what they are saying, do you also believe all that is said in the mudslinging rounds that have been all over the tv in the past week? I personally don't give a crap about how bad you can make someone look & would much rather hear about what they plan to do. Even if they have no intention of actually doing it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11483Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:59:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11483Robert Dogga, Bridgeport, Conn.There is no depth a Republican will not sink to.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11484Tue, 07 Nov 2006 14:59:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11484Greg, Richmond, VAAs a 30 teacher teacher of U.S. History and Government, the tone of this election and of our national discourse in general alarms me. When the party in power labels all opposition as "Anti-American", when religious leaders spend more time in the pulpit talking about gay marriage, abortion, and stem cells than doctrine, and when the party in power is exposed time and time again in lies, cover-ups and deception, it is time for a change. I've been an Independent for many years and prety moderate in my views, but the Republicans have done their best to turn me off this election.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11485Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:00:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11485kobie the rapistWe all know that george and his gang will do anything that they can in order to not loose their kingdom. remember the vp deadeye is out there today packing a gun.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11488Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:00:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11488Yana, Chicago, ILI am tired of both parties accusing the other party of fraud. Can't we be be americans and just exercise our right to vote without being intimidated. I thought that voting was a personal thing. We shouldn't even be telling people how we are going to vote. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11489Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:00:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11489Greg, Richmond, VAAs a 30 teacher teacher of U.S. History and Government, the tone of this election and of our national discourse in general alarms me. When the party in power labels all opposition as "Anti-American", when religious leaders spend more time in the pulpit talking about gay marriage, abortion, and stem cells than doctrine, and when the party in power is exposed time and time again in lies, cover-ups and deception, it is time for a change. I've been an Independent for many years and pretty moderate in my views, but the Republicans have done their best to turn me off this election.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11490Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:00:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11490Brian, Phila., PARepublicans are holier than no one and sleazier than all. The party of dirty tricks is at it again and will do so until there is real election and campaign reform. How about a moratorium on polls, phone calls, and commercials 2 weeks before election day? Actually let the people decide as was intended.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11491Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:01:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11491Wayne, LA, CAAmazing the number of people who automatically believe this allegation...must be democrats. I'm indepenedant by the way.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11492Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:01:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11492Rick, Winston Salem, NCWhile voter fraud and intimidation should be investigated lets be honest here folks...if someone is confused by phone calls then do we really want them going to the polls and voting? I mean really, if someone isn't a little sharper than a recorded voice through the magic box then do we need them casting what would have to be uninformed votes?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11493Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:01:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11493LynnWhy are 99% of he television,radio,phone calls and any other media so NEGATIVE?? Can't a candidate state his/her position and leave it at thaat? Why the early race calling and saying someone won with only 20 % of the vote in? If you can't cry about one thing ,scream VOTE FRAUD!!!will this nation ever grow up again and take some responsibility???http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11494Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:01:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11494Jeff Kent Columbus, OHNOTICE: The Democrats are the first to accuse, but do not deny. The Republicans deny, but do not accuse the Democrats. Go figure. Democrats will never gain momentum or a sustainable majority in Congress if they continue to run a campaign of "but they are worse than us" instead of actual policy.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11495Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:01:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11495Gerard, New York, NYWhy is Lampson trying to win by default? Who is your incumbent? Oh that's right, he's under investigation and has resigned in disgrace.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11496Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:02:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11496Jim, Alexandria, VAActually, Democrats should wish for a Republican victory in the House and Senate. By the time 2008 arrives, the nation will be in such bad shape as a results of the administration's incompetence that it might be another 40 years before Republicans take the House or Senate again.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11497Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:02:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11497R. Hardesty, Aylett, VAPromises are made and promises are broken. Does not matter who is in office. If policitians really cared what the American public needed or wanted they'd focus on our country and stop helping everyone else. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11501Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:02:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11501Bradley M. Lemberg,M.D.,Cincinnati,OhioFrankly,I am sick of Democrats claiming fraud.I live in Ohio where I continually read of Democrats claiming the Republicans stole the presidential election of 2004 in Ohio by any number of means.Each county in Ohio's election board has a Democrat and Republican member.No official Ohio election board saw any fraud in Ohio.I suppose the same complaints now will appear anywhere Democrats lose.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11502Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:03:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11502Eli Chavez, Albuquerque, New MexicoThe American Voter will rid of the corrupt government (s) we have in Washington, D.C. and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Americans will defend our Constitution at all costs. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11503Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:03:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11503M. BorrorWhat?! Republicans lying and putting out misinformation?! Now, I'm shocked.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11504Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:04:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11504David, Washington, DCI hope the FBI is able to trace these calls and nabs whoever is responsible. I will say, it is at least just as likely a democratic scheme to make republicans look like they've committed some sort crime here. Hopefully, we will find out one day - personally, I think Haliburton is behind it. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11506Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:04:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11506Fed up, Omaha, NEMy biggest gripe with the right is their hypocrisy! I'm sick to death of extremist right-wing republicans thinking that they have a monopoly on morality! Go to church on Sunday morning and preach about the evils of homosexuality and the sanctity of marriage, and then leave the wife and kids at home to meet a gay hooker in a motel! You guys make me sick! You want a lesson in morality? Is letting children go to bed hungry in this country while giving billions to the oil companies "moral" to you? If you want to talk about Jesus, remember that Jesus taught tolerance, not gay bashing. He also said "Feed the hungry" not "give billions to oil companies"!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11507Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:04:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11507Ron, Houston, Tx"Kool-Aid drinking Republicans" is an oxymoron.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11510Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:05:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11510Matt Heidecker, State College, PAIt's just amazing to me that Republicans are unable to open their eyes to see what's going on. They follow blindly - on faith and faith alone - when those who lead them have none of the faith they speak of (see Haggard for example)... A woman told me she wouldn't vote democrat because she was afraid Democrats would protect abortion rights. I am sorry - you may call me what you want - but if that were the biggest issue in this country we would be amazingly well off... Wake up and smell the coffee! If the Republicans wanted to ban abortion - they could have just done so - control of the house, senate, white house, and supreme court - yes, they don't care!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11511Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:05:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11511J, Durham Leave it to a phone call to confuse Democrats. They have no capacity to make a decision and therefore are easily confused by a phone call. Hey, I wonder if it's that Rush Limbaugh phone call Republicans got? Please, give it up. Dems think voter fraud exists only when they lose. All is well when they win, even when the votes of the dead are counted up. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11512Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:06:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11512Dookie in Baltimore, MDThankfully the Dems would never, ever stoop to these kinds of tactics. Remember in 2004 when the GOP slashed the tires of 30 Democratic GOTV vehicles in Wisconsin?? Oh, wait a minute...that was the Dems who were arrested for slashing tires on GOP vehicles. Sowande Omokunde, son of Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Michael Pratt, the son of former Milwaukee acting mayor Marvin Pratt, were charged with criminal damage to property, a felony that carries a maximum punishment of 3 1/2 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. All of these conspiracy theories about the GOP stealing elections are getting old. Both parties are guilty of trying to sway the vote and have been for years. So take off the tin-foil hats.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11514Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:06:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11514John ShockleyRepublicans using intimidation to tip the vote in their favor . . . so what's new about that? Vehicle inspections in minority districts on election night on the main road to the polls, phone calls containing fear tactic propaganda. Tampering with voting machine results regardless of the technology used in the voting machine. This is the GOP's mode of operation. Its been going on like this since 2000. If it ain't broke why fix it is their motto. Get that vote in your favor whether you have to lie, cheat, threaten, confuse, throw out votes, or tamper with them. With only 1/4 or less of our population voting in elections along with intelligence level of several conservatives when it comes to believing hype, the other party could win by a 2 to 1 vote ratio and still lose the election through deceit and unlawful acts. Are we going to challenge this election if the GOP remains in total control of government? We damn well better for I'm convinced the wrong person has won elections they did not win on actual votes. You have to Stop the GOP from monopolizing control of Government, else we will continue to live in a highly polarized,skewed political agenda that will distance the wealthy from the poor even more, let alone having us all live in a Puritan ideal of morality. And we say we are a free nation . . . bull!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11515Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:06:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11515DC, Fairfax, VaRepublican's This, Democrat's That. Who Cares, vote for who you want!! Understand your individual state, republic (Texas, California) or Commonwealth’s voting process. It is outline on your registration card or when you apply for vehicle license (Motor/ Voter Bill). For those unable to figure out the electional process in Virginia and throughout the nation, Election Day is not Wednesday, but the first Tuesday of November. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11519Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:07:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11519al miami fl.continuing republican dirty tactics, when will it stop? this country needs a change and fast.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11521Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11521Matt "Sticking with Joe" ConnecticutThe Dem’s are setting the foundation of excuses for why they will not pick up as many seats as they so feverishly lied about having “locked down”. Let the list begin: 1. Voter Intimidation 2. Voter fraud 3. Phone jamming 4. Republican’s telling college kids its already Wednesday 5. The sun was in my eyes http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11522Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11522Darrell Green,Hammond,LouisianaThe sad thing about this whole election is that not one of the candidates mention anything about how Bush let those people in new orleans suffered during Katrina. I like to say to the rest of the nation what happened in new orleans can happen in your town. Thans Darrell Green.Hammond,Louisianahttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11523Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11523kevin S, IndianaSo did the Rep's really do or did the Dem's do it and pointing fingers at Rep's,so if they loose they have something to complain about. This doesn't happen by only one party. Wakeup people. This is the real world. There are bad people on all sides.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11526Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:09:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11526Larry, Houston TexasLiberals just don't understand, in a post 9/11 world it's important, no necessary, to stay the course and finish the process. We can't afford to cut and run. If you disagree with GOP tactics, you're unAmerican, you don't deserve democracy. This process has to be altered and subverted, for our own good. Americans can't be trusted with this weighty decision. The GOP was only protecting us from the dangers of uninformed, poorly thought out decisions. If you're not going to vote correctly, you must be deterred from voting at all. That's what Sean Hannity sez. Seriously my state is only predicting 40% voter turn-out. It doesn't matter who you vote for...JUST VOTE!! The person above who smugly said, 'If you're intimidated by a phone call, you shouldn't vote' is simply too smug and flip. The only difference that can be made is by voting.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11527Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:10:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11527PCharles, re: your very thoughtful comment. The republicans were great at getting their message out via FOX and right wing talk radio (O'Reilly, Limbaugh, Hannity, and the worst one of all, Coulter)that ALL Democrats were immoral and stupid. We caught on to Rove years ago and Bush knows it. We have had a party in power for six years who by design divided this country. Let's hope everyone has had enough. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11529Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:13:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11529Sean MahoneyThe media carries the water for the dems, everyone knows that. If the dems loose the republicans cheated and if they win you wont hear about it. It's simple folks, go vote, enjoy your day and be happy your living in a free country. Remember if the dems loose in 08, 10, 12, 14 the republicans cheated. Dont let it bother you and be sure to thank the troops! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11530Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:14:03 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11530Beth Pinetops,NCAs I read the comments made by my fellow Americans, I am saddened! Do we hate one another so much! What happened to we the people! Arent we all Americans. Don't we want what is best for our country! Will we come to be like the two groups in Iraq! Pure hate for the opposite party. ! God help us all.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11532Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:14:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11532al miami fl.continuing republican dirty tactics, when will it stop? this country needs a change and fast.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11533Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:14:28 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11533Jim, BaltimoreGet real, clearly we are not serious about democracy in this country. Why don't we have elections on Saturday or Sunday? Answer: It is to keep turnout low among those who work for a living. In Russia they have a simple system, those who get those most votes win. Put aside all the rhetoric about miscounting votes, Gore won the popular vote by over 500,000. And you know what, you DON'T have a constitutional right to vote, it is left to the states. Glad to see the FBI is investigating though.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11534Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:16:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11534Mark, Grapevine, TXOnce again, since the Democrats cant win elections based on the issues and what they stand for, their line of reasoning is.."Well its obvious the Republicans stole the election, they intimidated our base"...blah...blah...blah. The only plan Democrats have on any issue is..."We hate Bush"...sorry, but most Americans need more than that to give you the keys to both Houses of Congress.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11536Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:19:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11536Kenneth East TexasWho are our patriots now? Back stabbing pocket money republicans. I voted this morning to the fact the poll opened late, the "scanner" didn't work and I was told to put my ballot in the bottom of the box of the scanner that didn't work and my vote would be "counted". Even at the start of the day I feel screwed that my vote wasn't even counted. My great state of Texas has re-districted my area so a non republican can't win now they are stacking the deck so my vote doesn't even count. Thank God for term limits, but of course the republicans will get that changed to suite the patriots who will "Legally" change the laws to fill their pockets. I don't know if we Americans can stand another two years of Bush, under the slogan of its "worth it" because the country in just 6 short years is finanically broke and we are under the verge of invasion of our great nation. Lastly if the reglious "right" want to converge separation of church and state that ok with me as long as they start paying taxes like the rest of the American citizens.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11539Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:21:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11539rickpadre, las vegas nvUnplug your phone. In 2006, why do you still have a land line anyway?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11540Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:21:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11540Greg B, augusta, GAIt's good to see that Rove and Limbaugh haven't lost their "charm". These two snake charmers have the Republicans dancing to their talking points in concert. I can almost hear flute music as I read this stuff. Limbaugh has been spinning today's Republican defeat for weeks. If the Democrats don't win 300 House seats and 70 Senate seats he will call it a win for his side. It IS all about him you know. Maybe he and Rove can take their show on the road after 2008. Instead of dumb and dumber it will be Blow Hard and Blow Harder. What a couple of sewer rats these guys are.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11543Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:23:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11543Chris, VirginiaPolitics in general is the biggest load of crap. Both sides say what they think the public wants to hear-except John Kerry-no telling what is coming out of his mouth. Raise taxes, lower taxes blah blah blah. How can anyone be an "informed voter" when there is so much mis-information floating around-especially on the internet? The media kills me with the bias they obviously display-MSNBC vs Fox News. How can Bill Clinton be viewed as a standout President when he was caught "not having sex" with Monica L? Then to blame the Republican party for distracting him from his real job of being President-I think that had already been done by some Cubans (cigars). I don't believe anything either canidate has to say-they all play along party lines. To argue politics is useless-move on. If more people used common sense instead of living in some pampered la-la land where everyone should hug each other, maybe we could get somewhere. The war in Iraq is considered the deciding factor in this election-what happened to all the supporters after 9/11-how can anyone say we are not safer?-remember airports before 9/11? You can't just breeze thru now-just one example that I have experience with. Gay marriage is also on our ballot-those two words can't really be said in the same sentence. Marriage is a union of man and woman before God. I guess if you change it to financial relationship between two people before the government, it may have a better chance.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11551Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:29:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11551ja, MissouriTo all you "dyed in the wool" republicans who are defending the biggest crooks on the planet, I would like to know what your financial situations are. You must have lots of money since the republican party is the party of the rich and for the rich. I am retired and on a fixed income that keeps getting smaller and smaller. Medicare premiums go up every year with less coverage. This in turn raises the premium on my supplemental insurance. When I have my prescription medications refilled, guess what? they also have gone up in price. I don't know how long I will be able to afford living. While people like me are struggling to make ends meet, the politicians have not a care in the world as far as health benefits. We the taxpayers are furnishing them with the very best of health plans. So think about it. We need change, so why not give the democrats a chance. Maybe some things will change for the better. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11552Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:30:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11552Proud Texan, San Angelo, TXSitting here in the heart of Texas, I have read all of the comments registered so far regarding the "possible" votor intimidation in the state of Virginia and had to go back and re-read the article. It says nothing about the substance of "suspicious phone calls to voters" and it says nothing about which party those offended were affiliated with. As one resident of Virginia pointed out, those registered in Virginia are not registered by party so how would anyone target Democrats to discourage them or confuse them about voting? Maybe it was the Democrats trying to get people not to vote for Allen? The whole thing sounds like another bunch of whining before there is any evidence of wrongdoing. Across the nation, this has been an election of mud-slinging and not about issues. We all - Democrats and Republicans - need to get a grip before this great country slips through our fingers. I'm pretty discusted, but voting anyway. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11556Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:36:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11556Russ Miller, Albert Lea, MNIt seem's to me that we all have a right to vote the way we want to but first we should check how we are represented in our own district. Check befor you vote how your legislator voted to share you social security with foreign workers. 37 Dem's and 11 Republicans, 1 Independent \, and who didn't pay in a dime. They all should be replaced!!!!! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11562Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:38:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11562GH NelsonI truly believe that every American CITIZEN should ignore all the media reports, the phone calls and the dirty ugly adds and use their common sense. We the voters are in control or has everyone forgotten that. Our founding fathers gave us the LEGAL CITIZENS of this country the right to vote. Not the media or political parties. So just quit the excuses and the blame game and be proud that you can make a difference, If YOU choose to. It is up to us the voters no one else!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11564Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:40:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11564CU, RICHMOND VAI am from Richmond Va and I have heard the reports about voter intimidation expecially in African American neighborhoods telling people not to vote today. I am definately voting because I am sick of the Bush adminstration and their lies and foreign policy that has gone straight to hell. I want this country to unite but this republican adminstration has divided us. Did you all Know that Jim Webb has a son that is serving this country in Iraq? That is a true leader who can walk his talk and I can relate to him because he feels what family members such as mine feel knowing a soldier trying to survive in Iraq until Bush's so called war on terror is over....meanwhile he says so much about Saddam Husein but so quick to forget that we do not know where in the world that monster OSAMA is hiding. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11566Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:41:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11566CJ, Charlottesville, VAIndependent Voter, you are a goof-off and lack understanding in practicality. First Note: They did not send voting cards strategically during Bush's first year and I know that for a fact. Secondly, and even more strategically, there is still a way to determine race to a certain extent when you get calls and this opens the doors for those planted inside legitimate office positions, to abuse the system. Lets just excuse you down the line and keep going with the other comments.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11569Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:48:36 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11569Fed up, Omaha, NEYou'd be surprised at how much the political analysts know about your political preference, just by demographic information. What kind of car you drive, what job you have, what part of the city you live in. They have it down to a science. Your actual party affiliation doesn't need to be posted for them to find out what it is.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11572Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:50:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11572PatrickDoes the name Daley mean anything to you people. Do you think the Republicans really started this type of behavior? Just ask anyone in the Chicago area about dirty politics and the political machine controlling votes. The democrats have been tied into the unions for decades and they routinely intimidate their own membership on how to vote. Let's get real - just because you're voting for the Democrats, does not make your party squeaky clean. Just look to New Jersey and New York where most Democrats will vote for Menendez and Hevesi even though they've both heinously abused their power. Political purity? More like pure politics as usual! http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11574Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:50:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11574Fed up, Omaha, NEThe republican party needs a "Beatitude" adjustment!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11578Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:55:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11578Melba Isom, White Bluff, TNRobo calling is nothing compared with the onslaught of material all of us in Tennessee have been receiving from the National US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. I phoned and asked them to stop, they did not, oh well, their loss of the dime as I had already voted and did not vote in their favor. If I won the lottery or inherited millions and started my own business I would never, ever belong to anybody's chamber of commerce after this election. The really sad thing is that most of the people I talk to in my native home state of Tennessee really do belive the repubs will cheat - again. The working class (the real working class those of us making less than 50,000 per year!)have not had US senate representation from out state in a very long time. We had a doctor who plays at being a senator (and he is not a very good doctor - I know I work in the medical field!) and an out of touch ex-governor. Neither care what anyone who really works for a living needs or how we feel. And Bob Corker is just a sham - I know construction politics in Tennessee and it makes Hoffa look like a saint. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11583Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:58:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11583J. Merle Stanley, Ossining New YorkIsn't this the same garbage they pulled up in Ohio back in 2004? My god, does the content of their playbook ever change? Do they ever come up with anything different other than the location of their chananagins? THIS is why our political landscape must change, THIS is why we must have a new majority!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11597Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:07:23 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11597Jennifer, Petersburg VirginiaThis country is so tired of the bullying practices of the Bush Adminstration and Republicans that the only way Republicans could possibly win is through Voter Fraud!! LEt us never forget that Al Gore won the election againts Bush but look what happened in the end. We must never allow such dictatorship to occur again! I am excited for this new change in adminstration and I cannot wait for those hypocritical in the closet Republicans to get the picture in the next couple of hours. Mr. Jim Webb, you are humble and you definately have my vote. Good Luck to your Son in Iraq I had no idea!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11611Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:16:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11611Ryan, Michiganja Missouri - I am a registered Republican and I have a family of four. I make, what I consider, a middle class income or about 45k a year. It is my opinion that the government should owe you nothing. My social security payments that I am making now I will never see. I really wish FDR would've never started this dramatic overreach into the American's pocketbook. I think individuals should try to take responsibility for their own actions. I am willing for their to be small saftey nets in place because I know that times can be especially tough at times and that is why I favored the Republican congress keeping some form of welfare when they kept sending it to Clinton's desk until he reluctantly signed it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11626Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:26:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11626Sal Alejo, Wake Forest, NCA suggestion for all the robo callees - set your answering machines to "answer only" mode. Most machines have it and it simply hangs up on the caller after the announcement. This way, it's machine vs. machine!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11630Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:29:02 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11630Sal Alejo, Wake Forest, NCGlad to see the Republicans spinning so hard! Despite all indicators, they continue to deny reality - mostly because of the well known liberal bias that Reality has!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11634Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:30:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11634Mary Reading PaIf the RepubliCONS aren't cheating then why does the error fall in their favor. And as far as the liberal media????? That does not exist anymore since the village idiot stole the 2000 election. Bush has sh*t all over the constitution. Where is this liberal media?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11644Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:34:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11644DET, HoustonIs this The United States or is this Iraq? Intimidation at the polls? Are we still living in the 1950's? What the hell is wrong with people today? 50 years ago it was racial intigration that spawned these types of polling actions. Today, its the desire for power. Cheating, stealing, and lying seem to be the key ingredients in a successfull political career, and to be president you dont even have to be able to Um talk um very um inteligently um. We need to send a clear message to the "Ruling Class", that we wont stand for this garbage anymore. We need to vote smart and pay attention to the outcome. When we see an injustice, we cant just stand aside and let the candidate who says he won, reguardless of what the polls say just walk in and start doing the job. Because if you really look back, George Bush pulled a Saddam when after loosing the popular vote, walked into the Oval Office and took control of the country and has ignored procedural protocal since. Oh and remember people George WWIII Bush once said "Stop throwing the Constitution in my face. It's just a goddamn piece of paper!"http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11645Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:35:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11645Lewis Knickerbocker, Fort Myers, FLSounds to me like the Dems are beginning to build a case in the event they lose in Virginia. Funny, how the first statement out of the box comes from the state Democratic chairman. /s/ A loyal member of the Disgusted Partyhttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11652Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:39:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11652Mark, Norfolk VirginiaDemocrats accusing Republicans of cheating? Wow, I'm shocked. I wouldn't be suprised if Democrats made these calls just to hedge their bets with an "intimidation" case if their candidate loses. And then there's that story about the "Skip this election" fliers. The only way anyone could expect that tactic to work is as reverse psychology, which I'd bet is exactly what it is.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11656Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:42:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11656James, North CarolinaI have a couple of request, can we please increase minimum wage so that most Americans like my self do not have to work 2 full time jobs to make ends meet? Can we stop outsourcing so that jobs are available to those without a college degree? Can Bush go into the Run down cities of America and distinguish these people from other people in the third world? That is why it is so important for change. I am just a common hardworking person that needs some help and I need a leader that I can relate with. I just do not trust Republicans anymore times are really tough and it seems they are just concerned with lies and emailing kiddy pages...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11668Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:51:38 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11668Tara T.I am a citizen of Richmond, VA and I can't say too much of anything that hasn't been said. This is politics. NOTHING will ever be more disgusting than when I voted for in the Presidential Election and Florida had a miscount...what a coincidence that is the same state the current President's brother is Governor of..and let us not forget that regardless of what is said, the fact remains that Bush and his family receive a major profit as they have business ties with oil in foreign countries..could it be that they are tyrants who want to capitalize on their family business???.....have we forgotten that this war started with his father, ended or simmered down when he left office, and then boiled back hotter than lava after his son returned??? WAKE UP AMERICANS, now that we have allowed the Republicans to dig us into this deficit and lose many lives and penalize primarily the middle class citizens, it's time to start rebuilding again NOW....we are the class that suffers, the poor already are suffering, we feel the changes more than any class.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11674Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:53:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11674Ryan, MichiganJames - This is an honest question and I would appreciate an honest answer. Are you currently working for minimum wage? and if you are how long have you been?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11710Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:06:48 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11710Fed up, Omaha, NEWhat most (if not all) republicans fail to realize about the social security program, is that it is an "insurance policy" to prevent one from being totally destitute when they have reached retirement age. The republicans constantly whine about having to pay into the system. Well, let me explain it to you so you'll understand. You pay car insurance, and home owners insurance etc. year after year and get nothing in return, unless of course, you are unfortunate enough to have been in an accident, or have a fire or other disaster in your home. Social Security "should" work the same way. If you are unfortunate enought to have worked all your life in a low-paying job that has poor benefits, you should receive social security to help you get by in your old age. If on the other hand, you were fortunate enough to have a good-paying career and have ample investments that you can draw from during your retirement, good for you, but you should get nothing from social security! Therefore, "means-testing", along with removing the "Cap", is the only logical way to fix the solvency problems associated with social security. So quit whining, and pay your fair share. Who knows? Someday, it just might be YOU waiting for that meager check on the 3rd of each month!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11749Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:17:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11749Lesa, Salem, Va.Republicans and their FEAR MONGERING... Who would have thunk it?? Of course it was the Republicans. Some people are mocking a "phone call" like who would be dumb enough to be scared of a phone call? Well, have you heard it? I have. It is clear cut voter intimidation. Here is the transcript of one of those calls: ""This message is for Timothy Daly. This is the Virginia Elections Commission. We've determined you are registered in New York to vote. Therefore, you will not be allowed to cast your vote on Tuesday. If you do show up, you will be charged criminally." You can listen to it too, I just don't know if I am allowed to post a link to it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11757Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:22:39 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11757James, North CarolinaI have two minimum wage jobs and the second is through a temp agency. I lost a good paying wharehouse job that I had 5 years ago and I have been struggling to keep my family away from homelessness. I am the forgotten part of America in all this and I hope people wake up and realize that each of you could lose everything and be in my predicament. It just seems that financially, my best years with finances were during the Clinton Administration..if only I could get those years back... Good Luck To Everyonehttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11761Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:25:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11761Leslie, Atlanta GATara, I feel your passion! Maybe you should be the one running for election huh? Keep fighting eventially they will hear us!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11771Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:28:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11771John D Cleveland, OhioI am a democrat and I agree that some democratic candidates have used sleasy tactics in the past, usually to intimidate voters of another democratic candidate running for the same office in the primary. That said I think Republicans use the tactic more often and to a greater extent. You have to vote for the lesser of two evils. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11825Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:47:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11825Tara T.Thank you Leslie, and I have a comment in regards to those that question the amount of pay in the U.S., in particular minimum wage. I am a 27 year old single female with no children, and I not only have a Masters in Information Systems, I am now working towards 2 Masters: Business Administration and Management. I work for one of the largest telecommunications companies, and have lived in more than 2 states. If $34,000 a year is supposed to be an increase, why am I struggling to keep my normal bills paid...electricity, water, gas, etc...why am I struggling and waiting on overtime to be available? Why am I applying to work a 2nd job when I make over $34000 a year? Because THAT IS NOT ENOUGH!! If that is not enough for a person who has under a lavish lifestyle, and has the normal bills..rent/mortgage, car note, electicity, etc..not 1 credit card or a shopping addiction..if I am trying to continue my career and live a normal life, not an above middle-class..why am I strugglin? If you are making minimum wage, it is the HARDEST, FRUSTRATING position to be in. If you have never been through it or close to it, you have no idea the amount of turmoil is inside of a person trying to legally make it in a country where there are millions of dollars being wasted on political campaigns, trimming government lawns,etc..how can the capital of the U.S. have more homeless people than any other city in America? Why has it become normal to just say "that is the way it is?" God did not put us here to continuously struggle and never have any content. I do not want to be rich, I just want to be able to pay my bills on time without having to twirl around a pool, or any other undesired legal or illegal ways I can get ahead...this comment was not made to offend anyone, but you should not criticize how a person feels about how hard they have to work to stay afloat while you are already coasting on half the leg work....http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11851Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:08:32 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11851Krissy, Alexandra, Virginia It's really disgusting and sad the tactics that the Republican party will go to win elections. Nothing is sacred anymore and they call themselves the Faith based Party. Let's all stop here for a moment and think what has the Republicans done for good working Middle class citizens of this country. NOTHING!!! The minimum wage have not been raised since Clinton raised it in the 90's. But yet prices in basic living needs, Homes, Food have gone up..oh yeah that's right the middle class doesn't fit in the Republican/Bush administrations plan, just the small percentage of the rich is who Bush cares about. I think that's out an outrage, we are suppose to be the richest nation and leaders of the free World. But under Bush the poor became poorer and the divide between the Middle and Upper class has increased. There is division among the people of this country as well. This country needs a serious change it's time we elect people that will try to take us in a new direction instead of the current administration filled with Lying, Money hungry, Pedophiles that fill our Congress/Senate and DC. I just hope the rest of this country is up for change, and finally bringing our country together.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11909Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:36:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11909Jolene, Virginia Beach, VAAs a Virginia voter, it's no surprise that there are already accusations of voter fraud with these telephone calls designed to mislead the voters. What a disgrace! I agree with the Webb camp that this is probably a tactic being played out by the Allen campaign and/or the VA GOP. George Allen has embarrassed Virginians with his racial slurs and strong-armed tactics (allowing his staffers to beat a man simply asking him a question about his character). Is this the kind of individual Virginians want in the Senate representing us....I think not! Go Dems!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11919Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:40:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11919Matt Hanson, Los Alamos, New MexicoI hope that the Democrats will win both the House of Representatives and the Senate in this election. The reason for this is because there wouldn't be a one-party system with mostly Democrats in control of Congress and Bush still president. This will be the BEST ELECTION EVER if the Democrats win the Senate and the House because Bush and the Republicans (except moderates) are pure evil.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11940Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:49:59 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11940semore butts, los angelesrepublicans rule eat crap alll who opposehttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11942Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:50:52 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11942Independent Voter, Shenandoah Valley, VirginiaGee whiz! And I thought the 50+ robo-calls I received this past week (49 of 'em were various Republicans and only one was Webb) were obnoxious. I guess they're conveniently exempted from the Do-Not-Call list the way charities are. With charities I tell them I don't give money to organizations that telephone solicit me. What's a person who wants to keep their privacy and their home a peaceful haven from election *BS* to do? I voted for...*every* Independent on my local ballot. For once their not having huge campaign funds (funds that guarantee that if they win, they won't represent me once they get to Capitol Hill anyway), especially not funds enough to tie up my phone and answering machine was to their advantagehttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11953Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:54:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11953Eric Blair, Santa Fe, NMCome on now people. Ofcourse this sort of thing is happening. Elections are fixed and rigged constantly, and as long as no one is punished for it why should it stop? It seeems to work well. I say blame not the people in power for what is going on (although they do share the shame) but blame yourselves. Why do we allow these things to go on? Why do we allow energy and oil companies to dominate government through compaigne contributions? Why don't we fund comapainges evenly for both sides through governement regulation in order to halt corruption? Why do we allow money to worp our politicians and corrupt our government to its highest level? The answer to all these questions is simple: because WE allow these people to continue to run democracy into the ground. WE THE PEOPLE dont question what these people say and we allow this sort of dirty campaigning. WE ELECTED THESE PEOPLE IN, AND WE CAN ELECT THEM OUT JUST AS EASILY. WE NEED CHANGE!! We need to change the fact we let these crimes go on. WE CAN STOP IT. STOP WHINING AND SEEK ACTION!!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11968Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:02:14 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11968Jolene, Virginia Beach, VATo Independent Voter, Shenandoah Valley, VA ~ I commend you for having the courage to vote your conviction. Unfortunately, a vote for an independent is tantamount to a wasted vote. Now, before you get mad, let me explain why I'm saying that. Until our country changes election law to allow for a multi-party system (more than just the Reps and Dems), then the independents will only act as the "spoilers" much the way Ross Perot did. It's truly ashame because independents often offer the right ideas / plans for fixing what's wrong without being unduly influenced by huge campaign donations from various corporations / constituents.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11973Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:03:24 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11973Funk-Master6, NMI agree with that totally, all of you need to stop whining, get off of your computers, and go out there and start changing things, at least stop whininghttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11978Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:06:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11978bubba, mianus mississippiwe need jus an athiest style governmenthttp://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11982Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:07:40 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11982tyler hand, in the UNITED States of Americaoink oink oink all these people that post theese messages are putting a bad name out for their party. they dont think about what they are saying. they are either so farfetched that its sickening. or so blatently stupid it makes them sound like a jackass. people are pigs. they are greedy by human nature. when the democrats are in power the republicans start to whine. when the republicans are in power the democrats start to whine. get a life and make up your own mind. you have the power. dont be a sheep.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11983Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:07:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11983Your Student, D-2Hello, Mr. Montano. I'd like to play a game with you. Who are you going to vote for?http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#11994Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:11:12 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:11994Mike in VAGeorge 'Macaca' Allen is an absolute disgrace. People such as Allen, with their racist ignorant ideologies, are not part of the mainstream and thus need to be marginalised. In fact, all of those neocon reactionaries need to be sent packing. Hopefully, tonight will be a new beginning.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12002Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:14:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12002Brett Johnson, Nashville, TNDemocrats Whining? - Wow, I'm really shocked about this one - Can't wait to hear what Kerry has to say about it - Well as long as he doesn't ask our troops their opinion LOL - Republicans will prevail today! God Bless Our Incredible Country, Our Troops, and Our Leaders - Whoops, can I say that? I may offend a liberal - GOOD!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12021Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:24:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12021Jolene, Virginia Beach, VATake it easy Mr. Johnson in Nashville. There's no one being ugly here. And it's not about whining...it's about a true and free election, regardless of who wins. Voter fraud by any party is a disgrace to our system and our fore fathers. As a conservative you should know that and adhere to the strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution which guarantees free elections. Please do your homework. Have a nice day. :o)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12022Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:24:37 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12022Amanda LarsonI think that you all need to stop complaining. If you won't go out and research what you're hearing and just take what you hear as factual truth. If you're vote depends on phone calls, you're simple minded.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12025Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:25:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12025local psychoI say we rebel, destroy the goverment and post me as supreme dictator of the world, and then i would have the power to round up all you silly people and put you on an island and then nuke it, FEEL THE POWER IT IS INEVITIBLE I SHALL REIGN SUPREME DEATH TO THE FOOLS MWAAAA HA HA HAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12034Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:28:47 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12034Mike in VAHey, Brett. What does John Kerry have to do with this? Last time I checked... this thread is about the VA race and the allegations of voter intimidation. Don't be a subject-changer. Thanks. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12041Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:31:49 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12041Mark C. EadesA recording of one of these calls, from someone claiming to represent the "Virginia Elections Commission," has been posted to Youtube (No such agency as the "Virginia Elections Commission" exists; elections in Virginia are administered by the Virginia Board of Elections): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9i-_3TiN9g http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12134Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:07:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12134Jolene, Virginia Beach, VAFunny how everyone's pretty quiet now after viewing the You Tube call. Hmmmm...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12146Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:10:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12146EG Richmond, Virginia Mike I agree with you...All I have to say is any VA who vote for BIGOT Mecca Allen, is clearly showing where they stand. A vote for Allen is a vote for division and discrimination in Virginia. Allen has shown his true colors to the public, he has shown he can not represent the COMMONWEALTH OF VA mainly because he refuses to represent all the people that makes up this State. So my vote is not for Webb perse but to make sure I'm not going to be represented by a Bigot, and to show the rest of the country that Virginia plans to move forward and not backwards to the DIXIECRATS days!!!!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12218Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:38:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12218Angela, Christiansburg, VAInteresting post from Mark Eades - I wonder how many of these calls went out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9i-_3TiN9g From hearing both Jim Webb and George Allen speak in person - Webb is principled and intelligent, while Allen is a smirking good ol'boy with very little in the way of original ideas. Please, if you're in Virginia and you're not sure who to vote for, give Jim Webb a chance. He will make us proud. For you die-hard Republicans out there, I know it's hard to admit it, but the current administration and legislative branch have made a complete hash out of everything they've touched. I'm not a Democrat - I just try to vote for the better man (or woman). I hope that changing the balance of power will lead to some changes for the better. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12302Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:17:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12302Mike LyonI dont understand why people are getting so worked up, this has been going on forever...http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12338Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:33:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12338Freedom Fighter, NMI think we need a more advanced and pure democracy where people have more direct say in what goes on. end the corruption, power to the people!http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12394Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:54:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12394Mike G, Los Alamos, NMIt's kind of sad that our political parites spend all their time fighting instead of doing something productive. Why don't they give it a rest. Think what would happen if we had an independent president. Remember when we could compromise (you know, in the 19th century)? The last compromise worked. We still have the House and the Senate. The problem is that the people that make them up spend so much time worrying about elections that they never spend time actually solving the peoblems that exist with our nation.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12417Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:59:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12417Jaime, Lantana, FLIndependent Voter, Fairfax County, VA: Just thought I'd let you know that one of the reported ways that they have of targeting Democrats is through lists of magazine subscriptions. It's not a perfect method, but someone who subscribes to Essence is much more likely to be a Democrat than one who subscribes to Field and Stream. I'm really not making this up. So, though you're factually correct about registration in VA, there are ways of making a well-judged guess. (For the record, I used to live in VA myself.)http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12470Tue, 07 Nov 2006 22:19:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12470Mike in VAHey Jolene... I will vote for hard prison time for those behind those bogus calls. I hope the Feds nail Allen's campaign hard if they're behind it.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12846Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:49:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12846Debout of the term that condidates are elected to serve they spend the first year trying to justify to the public why they were elected, and they spend just about the rest of the time trying to get re-elected. think how productive it would be if they just got in and did what we voted them in for and what they promised to do.http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2006/11/07/11322.aspx#12962Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:27:21 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:12962Keir, Glen Allen, VAIntruiging, of course, that so many call Allen a bigot, when in he and his Republican predecessor are the only ones in the Commonwealth to introduce and lend any support to a bill sponsoring Federal recognition of Virginia Indians. How is it that a bigot would be *the only candidate* to even *mention* that he has a stand on this important civil rights issue- and how much more rare that he has a track record of standing by it?