Cuyahoga County Board of Elections begins investigation of (Ohio)primary crossover voters

Cleveland Plain Dealer

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After the election, some local Republicans admitted they changed parties only to influence which Democrat would face presumed Republican nominee John McCain in November. One voter scribbled the following addendum to his pledge as a new Democrat: "For one day only."...

Such an admission amounts to voter fraud, said McNair, who pushed for the investigation...

"I'm looking for evidence," McNair said. "I'm not interested in a witch hunt. But I am interested in holding people accountable, whether they're Democrat or Republican."

Lying on the signed statement is a fifth-degree felony, punishable by six to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine...