Poll Tampering

It begins, as the Nation did some 230 years ago, in Philadelphia.

Wards in Question

Drudge: One incident occurred at the SALVATION ARMY, 2601 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, Pa: Ward 37, division 8... pollwatchers uncovered 4 machines with planted votes; one with over 200 and one with nearly 500...

Ward 37 went 97% for Ed Rendell in 2002.

97% for John Street (D) in 2003.

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Drudge: 292 votes on machine at start of day; WARD/DIVISION: 7/7: ADDRESS: 122 W. Erie Ave., Roberto Clemente School, Philadelphia, Pa.;

Kensington, 86% for John Street (D) in 2003.

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Drudge: 456 votes on machine at start of day; WARD/DIVISION: 12/3; ADDRESS: 5657 Chew Ave., storefront, Philadelphia, Pa...

Germantown, 92% for John Street (D) in 2003.

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