Vienna Should Take a Cue from Fairfax County.

When a Vienna election season has competition, the incumbents (Maud, Jane, Laurie, George & gang) send the rumor mill into overdrive. It is not a proper Vienna election if a challenger does not have his or her reputation and good character properly sullied.

Election Office Sets Up 'Myth-Busters' Web Page
SunGazette.net; Monday, October 27, 2008

The Fairfax County government’s election official has set up a “Rumor Busters” Web page to address some of the misinformation that has been spreading about the 2008 general election.

The site can be found at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/election2008.htm.

Among the rumors that have been circulating, and the election office’s response:

* “A rumor has been circulating that Fairfax County has been tossing military ballots.” This rumor is false, election officials say.

* “A rumor has been circulating about Virginia’s absentee voting process. Claims have been made that all absentee voters will not be allowed to cast absentee ballots in local or state elections and will only be able to vote in the presidential race.” This rumor is false, election officials say.

* “A rumor has been circulating about Virginia’s absentee ballots not being counted if one candidate is winning the election by a large margin.” This rumor is false, election officials say.

* “Rumors have been circulating that individuals can register and vote in two different localities, essentially voting twice.” This rumor is false, election officials say.

* “A rumor has been circulating about voting equipment in Virginia giving voters an option to vote a straight-party ticket.” This rumor is false.