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I spoke with Brad Nelson and John Brakey - separately today Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Brad Nelson stated to me tht he had no problems with John Brakey's writing down the seal numbers in question. I asked Brad if John had been sworn in. Brad said he was looking it up - put me on hold for maybe 3 minutes. Upon Brad's return to the phone, he said John hadn't been one of the parties sworn in. Brad told me he repeatedly told John to come to HIM with questions. Before calling Brad Nelson, I located the following: (web site listed below at the end of this diary)
Article 10 Tally and Returns
16-603. Inspection of ballots by party representative
"...without unduly hindering or delaying the count,..."
After calling Brad Nelson, I called John Brakey. To paraphrase: John had an immediate deja vu of the past events which have become to be known as "Hack and Stack." He chose to promptly perform his duties: he reported to US. John has absolutely no desire for martyrdom. John was adamant in explaining that he made a personal choice and strongly calls for persons who wish to serve as educated and prepared citizen observers to come onboard. He's truly a Renaissance man. John emphasized that when the educated and prepared election citizen observers volunteer, they must make their own decisions regarding their roles.
Arizona Legislature link doesn't work here.
Article 10 Tally and Returns
16-603. Inspection of ballots by party representative
