Voting Machinations, Rumors, Lies - How To Vote

I have received emails telling me NOT to vote straight ticket, but rather to vote individually for each candidate. Well NOW I've received this:


From Obama Campaign:

Dirty tricks designed to mislead Texas voters have been spreading across the state, and many Obama supporters are getting incorrect information about the voting process.

Bogus claims about voting machines are spreading via email chains -- and in one reported case, even broadcast on a Houston radio station -- that could have a huge impact on voter turn out on Election Day.

Here is the truth that every Texan should know: If you vote a straight Democratic Ticket you will cast your ballot for Barack.

But Texans are not alone -- voters in key neighboring battleground states like New Mexico, Colorado, and Missouri are receiving deceitful automated phone messages and mailers from the McCain campaign spreading vile lies about Barack Obama.

We can't let dirty tricks and bad information sway this election. We need Texans to step up and spread the truth to other voters -- not just here at home, but also in our neighboring states.

Will you stand up for the truth and make a short weekend trip to a key battleground state?

No one is certain who's behind this latest attempt to influence the election and scare Obama supporters away from the polls on November 4th. But the intent is clear: to steal votes away from Barack and other great Democratic candidates up and down the ticket.

We can be sure that shameless tactics like these will intensify over the next 16 days.

That's why your help is crucial to making sure that every voter knows the truth about Barack Obama and the change we need in this country.

Forward this email to your friends and family in Texas, then sign up to spread the truth to other voters:

http://tx.barackobama.com/DriveForChange

There is so much at stake in this election. Together, we can make sure that everyone casts their vote for change on November 4th.

Thanks,

Juan

Juan Sepulveda
Texas State Director
Obama for America

P.S. -- If you've received an email with misinformation about the voting process, report it so that we can make sure that voters across America get the truth about Barack:

http://www.fightthesmears.com/report

Visit: TX.BarackObama.com | Email: TX@BarackObama.com

Paid for by Obama for America

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The County

Today is the first day that you can vote. Tens of thousands of new voters in Travis County are expected to cast a ballot, and with your help, we can make sure they know how and where to vote.

The other side is already playing dirty tricks. They are trying to deceive voters and spread misinformation about the voting process.

A false rumor is going around by e-mail telling people that if they vote Straight Democratic Party, they must also cast a vote specifically for Barack Obama in order to have an Obama vote registered. THAT IS FALSE! If you vote straight ticket, you are voting for every Democrat from the courthouse to the White House. If you have questions, visit the Texas Democratic Party website or call 472-8683.

This e-mail shows how far the other side is willing to go to keep you from voting for whom you want. You can empower others and ensure Democrats win.

Vote Early- Record numbers of voters in Travis County are expected. You can avoid lines by voting early. Please vote early during the early voting period as line will be come longer as time goes on. We have even put together a map listing all of the early vote locationsso you can find the one closest to you!

Volunteer- Over 30,000 people registered to vote in Austin between May and October. That means there are 30,000 new people we need to talk to and let them know about our great judicial candidates, state representatives, county commissioners and more. Your help is needed, so please sign up to volunteer online or come by 1107 N. I-35 and make a difference today.

Donate - Your financial support is vital. Every dollar we raise goes directly to talking to voters on the phone, online, through mail, and at their doors. Every dollar helps and it's never too late to donate to the Travis County Democratic Party.

Talk to Your Friends - Tell your friends to vote early and help out. Tell your friends they can vote straight ticket. Tell them why it is important to vote. Talk to the people you care about, about what's at stake. You are the most powerful advocate that your friends and family members know.

Curb the Deceptive E-mails - In order to curb this deceptive e-mail circulating around Texas, please tell all your friends to look at the following visit this special website.

Help on Election Day- The Travis County Elections Division is expecting an 80% turnout in Travis County. We need your help on Election Day. Vote early, and consider spending part or all of Election Day with the Travis County Democratic Party.


Early Vote starts today and ends on October 31. You can vote at any early voting location in Travis County. Make sure you vote early and then please assist us on Election Day or before. With your help, we will Turn Texas Blue!

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Here's the original email I received:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=4277728&mesg_id=4277728