Dale Roe writes about television for the Austin American-Statesman.
He's worked at the American-Statesman for 10 years and has written family movie and video game reviews as well as watched lots of TV. Dale directs, writes and performs with Austin's Gag Reflex comedy ensemble, is a freelance illustrator and has contributed stories and reviews to Macworld magazine. He lives in Round Rock with his wife, two children and a dog named Apollo who barks whenever he hears another dog bark on television.
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By Dale Roe
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 02:49 PM
Addressing the Internet buzz that an inordinate, fishy amount of “American Idol” votes coming from winner Kris Allen’s home state of Arkansas (allegedly 38 million of the 100 million votes cast) tilted the contest in his favor, the Associated Press is reporting that “overeager company employees” helped Arkansas fans vote by text at viewing parties — but didn’t influence the final results.
Adam Lambert fans, what do you think?
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