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Some PA Counties May Ignore Paper Ballot Court Order

Pennsylvania was ordered to provide emergency paper ballots if voting machines fail. But some local officials say they can't do it.

Electronic voting machines "flip votes" even after they have been calibrated properly.

Voting rights groups sue Pennsylvania to ensure there will be enough paper ballots if electronic machines break down.

Another attempt to have back-up paper ballots for November dies in the House

Most of Pennsylvania's voters live in counties that use electronic voting. There is no way to ensure that their votes will be counted.

Pennsylvania officials need to recognize the dangers of electronic voting.

"This is not about my candidacy or any other individual candidacy. It is about the integrity of the election process," says Kucinich.

In all the hoopla and campaign coverage, one aspect of the primary season has been surprisingly underdiscussed--the process of voting itself.

New legislation, if passed, would spend millions to replace controversial all-electronic voting systems before the 2008 presidential election.

American democracy cannot afford another questionable presidential election. So why are the Democrats getting the solution so wrong?