http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=14275Election transparency supported
by Rebecca S. Bender, 8/25/2006
A Zogby International poll released Wednesday found that, on average, 92 percent of Americans across demographic and political spectrums agree that U.S. citizens have the right to view information on elections officials’ procedures for counting votes.
The Voter Confidence Committee of Humboldt County was quick to endorse the conclusions of that poll — and to reiterate its call for local election reform.
“I think the main thing that we’re hoping will register with people is that this number — 92 percent — is extraordinary,” VCC co-founder Dave Berman said. “These numbers speak for themselves: There’s nothing else that has found that much support from citizens, in any poll.”
The poll, which surveyed 1,018 likely voters by telephone between Aug. 11 and 15, was sponsored by attorney Paul Lehto. Lehto specializes in election law and is currently serving as counsel in the 50th Congressional District recount effort in San Diego.
Referring to the 92 percent number revealed in the election poll, Lehto stated in a news release, “To put this figure in context, support for election transparency exceeds the support for tax cuts, exceeds the approval of President Bush immediately after 9/11, and virtually all other political values being measured.”
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