Radio/online show on voting technology Thursday

Please see my thread in GD: Politics

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2349863

and kick it if you think it should be.

13:06 Election Reform 2006 (Thursday 1:06 PM EST)

Recent technological and administrative developments are transforming how the ballot booth will look in November's elections. But while new voting machines promise increased access- particularly for voters with disabilities- many have raised red flags.

Join Kojo for a look at the promises and controversies of new voting technologies.

Guests

Doug Chapin, Director, Electionline.org

Michael McDonald, Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution; Assistant Professor, George Mason University

Paul S. DeGregorio, Chairman (R), U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC); former Director of Elections, St. Louis County, Missouri

Jim Dickson, Vice President, Governmental Affairs, American Association of People with Disabilities

Linda Schade, Executive Director, TrueVote MD


Some questions may be taken from phone callers and by email. Anyone is welcome to call or email to possibly have questions and comments shared live.

Join the show: 1-800-433-8850 or email (kojo@wamu.org )

Homepage and Audio Links:
http://www.wamu.org/programs/kn/06/01/05.php