Sen Allen vs James H Jim

Webb Wins the Ren and Stimpy Lawn Cigar Award for this bold move!

What was Webb thinking when HE chose to put "H Jim" instead of James Webb. I guess he had to add the "H" so Democrats would not confuse him with the other James Webb on the ballot? The moonbats want to make this an issue but Rick Sincere is Secretary of the Electoral Board in Charlottesville has this post. Jon Henke has the scoop in detail. Here is the bottom line from Rick

"[T]his only became an issue after voters requested that the font size on the Hart eSlate should be increased, so that names and other information would be more readable."

"It is the candidate, not the State Board of Elections or the local Electoral Board, who chooses how his name appears on the ballot. If Jim Webb had chosen to have his name appear on the ballot as "James Webb" or "Jim Webb," this would not be an issue."

"[F]ollowing Charlottesville's example, Alexandria and Falls Church election officials will be posting signs in each voting booth that explains precisely to voters what to expect when the summary screen appears. The same sign will also be displayed at the entrance to each precinct, where the demonstrator machines are located, and election officials are instructed to explain the summary screen to voters who ask about it."

Bearing Drift has more.

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