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I suppose I'll throw my spin into the forum here.
This whole issue is going to be analyzed to death and the only people who will gain anything will be the media circus and a bunch of high priced attorneys.
Meanwhile, the vast majority of folks cannot see past their own political views and try and determine what's best for the country, not what's best for their party.
One thing I do know is that if roles were reversed, the outcome would be the same. Republicans would be whining for justice and the Democrats would be saying, "oh no, results are final!"
That is the truth and anyone who argues that point is full of it and not being particularly honest with themselves.
In my opinion, the country needs a quick and decisive resolution to the issue. I think that once the votes are tallied, including all the absentee ballots, both sides must accept that outcome and agree to work together to fix the process and prevent future problems. Yes, these things have gone on in the past, but that argument is irrelevant. First off, because the fact that it happened before doesn't make it "OK"... Second, a few thousand votes would not have swung any of the elections in the past 20 years or so.
Certainly in my heart, I want the guy who should have won in office... but at what cost to the nation? Both Bush and Gore would do a decent job. They are both fine, experienced guys. Obviously, both have their fair share of support from the people.
A court battle would only further divide the nation down party lines. And nothing will get done if animosity between the two parties intensifies. The house and senate are virtually even and if this thing escalates, it will assure that whoever gets in office will face a very difficult task.
As for the ballot in question... those people aren't necessarily stupid. For those who think so, don't you have a parent or grandparent who may have trouble with that? Fortunately, I have known all of my grandparents and some of my great-grandparents as an adult. I have seen them struggle with things that seem simple to me... that doesn't make them stupid Damon M... and they do deserve to vote. Step out of your obviously Republican shoes and act like a human being. Your side isn't good, while the other is evil. The Republican party isn't responsible for all that is right in this country. Both sides contribute to what is right and what is wrong in the good ol' USA.
Do I think their should be a new vote? No. The results would be tainted. Similar to trying to find jury for a well publicized trial. Public opinions have been formed, the vote may be swayed.
We have to learn from this mess and move ahead. I know that sounds naive and idealistic, but that's what I believe needs to be done.
What we don't need is suspicion of "the enemy" and to assign blame to that other "party." We all have to live together... of course, we could always move to the bahamas and fish the flats for bonefish... anyone catch that on OLN last night? Sure, that Andy Mill guy is a geek, but that was cool stuff, eh?
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