Kurita By A Nose

4 Responses to “Kurita By A Nose”

1. Big John writes
   August 8th, 2008 9:05 am

   Tim Barnes is a sore loser. He had nothing to run on. Sen. Kurita has represented her district and shown her independence from the good old boys network that tried to control her. The Democratic party in Tennessee needs fresh leadership, and they should look to Kurita for it.

2. Mary Mancini writes
   August 8th, 2008 10:39 am

   Dear Tim Barnes,

   Congratulations on a well-fought race against Senator Kurita. The race was so close in Tennessee State Senate District 22 (the fightin’ 22nd!) and the fact that incumbent Rosalind Kurita beat you by only 19 votes is a testament to your hard work and dedication to your campaign.

   Due to the closeness of the race, it is completely understandable that you would want a recount. It’s the smart - and right - thing to do.

   But there is one thing you should know - a recount is an absolute waste of time.

   You see, the machines used in both Montgomery and Houston counties are electronic. So, to get vote totals for each machines, an election official merely presses a button. A “recount” for these machines means pressing the same button and getting the same totals. There will be no difference at all in the numbers you get after the recount.

   Now, if Tennesseans used paper ballots to vote (and they will in 2010) and those paper ballots were the lawful ballot of record, then you might actually be able to see exactly how the voters in The Fightin’ 22nd voted. And rather than rely on easily hackable electronic machines that spit out the same results no matter how many times you request a “recount,” you would have tangible pieces of paper that represent the real intent of the voter.

   Congratulations again on a well-fought contest. And good luck in 2010.

   All the best,

   Mary

3. Ben writes
   August 8th, 2008 12:04 pm

   Kurita only cares about herself.

   Why should the Democratic Party look to her for leadership? She votes for Republican Speakers.

   Tim Barnes had plenty to run on. Honesty for one thing.

4. Donna Locke writes
   August 8th, 2008 3:48 pm

   Ben: That Rosalind Kurita, a nurse, did the sane thing and voted against continued control of this state by a man with obvious mental and physical health issues shows that she was thinking of YOU and everyone else, not herself, given the abuse she was sure to endure and has endured.