*Originally posted by elucidator *refused replacement ballots) the wrote in the name “Al Gore”, thinking that this would make thier preference more clear. Strictly speaking, placing a name in the write-in slot as well as punching a hole, makes that an over-vote, and it gets chucked.
Unless, of course, Florida law as to the “intent of the voter” is invoked. Clearly, where the punched vote and the written-in vote is identical, the “intent of the voter” is evident.
Hence, the addition of several hundred Gore votes.**
… and the addition of a good many Bush votes, too, right? My understanding is that that the overvotes in Palm Beach County gave neither candidate an advantage.