Judge Allows Bungled Ballots
CNSNews.com
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that Palm Beach County elections officials may count voter-bungled ballots with "partial punctures." The ruling is considered a big victory for Democrats.
The "dimpled" or "pregnant" chads – those not punched through – are likely to add to Al Gore's vote total in this heavily Democrat county.
The Palm Beach Canvassing Board has delayed a full manual recount until the Florida Supreme Court takes up the question of partially punched ballots.
Gore adviser Warren Christopher, a former U.S. secretary of state, said he planned to petition to the state's highest court to answer that "critical question" and others.
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