One of these things is not like the others

Republicans like free and fair elections...and like counting all the votes...in other countries:

Powell Calls Re-Run Election an 'Historic Moment' for Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says Sunday's re-run presidential election in Ukraine appears to have been free and fair, and that it is an "historic moment" for that country....But Mr. Powell said Sunday's re-run election, ordered by the Ukrainian Supreme Court after the initial November 21 vote marred by fraud charges, had been conducted more transparently, with fewer reports of pressure on voters and with more balanced media coverage.

He said Ukrainians can "truly be proud of this achievement" and urged them to set aside the divisions of the campaign and work together.

"We congratulate Ukrainians for the courage they displayed in standing up for their democratic rights," he said.

Gregoire Wins Hand Recount, Rossi Won't Concede

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Democrat Christine Gregoire says the race is over and she's ready to get down to work as Washington's next governor.

Republican Dino Rossi says Washington has neither a clean election nor a legitimate governor. He refuses to concede. Republicans are asking counties to take one last look at ballots that the GOP says should be included now in light of court decisions.

Blackwell Doesn't Want To Be Interviewed In Vote Challenge

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell has requested a protective order to prevent him from being interviewed as part of an unusual court challenge of the presidential vote.

Blackwell, in a court filing, says he's not required to be interviewed by lawyers as a high-ranking public official, and accused the voters challenging the results of "frivolous conduct" and abusive and unnecessary requests of elections officials around the state.

About 40 people who voted for president Nov. 2 have challenged the election results with the Ohio Supreme Court. The voters cite irregularities including long lines, a shortage of voting machines in minority precincts and problems with computer equipment.