Still running from one thing to another today, so only the briefest coverage here for now, on two very important points (and even victories!) today…
Obama Fights Back Against the GOP’s ACORN “Voter Fraud” Fraud!
He’s finally stepped up and pushed back today, as his general counsel held a press conference call, to announce a 7-page letter to AG Mukasey calling for the special counsel looking into the U.S. Attorney Purge (of which the phony ACORN “Voter Fraud” Fraud was at the heart, btw, as discussed in my piece last night) and the use of federal law enforcement apparatus to create “an unholy alliance of law enforcement and the ugliest form of partisan politics,” as Obama counsel Bob Bauer described it today during the call.
The BRAD BLOG’s “GOP ACORN ‘Voter Fraud’ Lie” special coverage page has much more here: BradBlog.com/ACORN …
Good to see the Dems finally standing up for themselves and the voters. A little. Now if Obama would just publicly pledge to not concede the election until every vote is counted, counted accurately, and all election challenges resolved, we’d be in business. The pledge is right here, Mr. Obama (and Mr. McCain, you’re welcome to sign it to if you actually give a damn about the voters!).
Oh…and it wouldn’t hurt to demand there be enough paper ballots for every voter this year, including in PA where the Dem SoS there recently said paper ballots only need to be given out if every machine in a precinct breaks down. Are you kidding? Stand up for the voters, Mr. Obama! Today’s events prove you know how, so please do it!
OH’s SoS Jennifer Brunner Wins One for the Voters in the Buckeye State!
She fought it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and won! Another Dem has pushed back, for a change, against anti-voter GOP bullying! In this case, they were trying to force a last minute second cross-check against state and federal databases for hundreds of thousands of voters, despite the state already having done that. As many as 200,000 voters could have been knocked off the rolls at the last minute, or forced to vote provisionally (such ballots are frequently thrown out entirely).
Ironically enough, under the restrictions the GOP was calling for, even “Joe the Plumber” would have been knocked off the rolls. That same “exact match” standard, however, is still being used in Florida (as also discussed last night) and many other states, where Democrats ought to be standing up and raising holy hell. As far as I know, they still aren’t.
Brunner’s statement, released after the victory today, follows in full below…
For Immediate Release
PROTECTS OHIO VOTERS
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United States Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner was correct in protecting an estimated 200,000 Ohioans from being disenfranchised in this historic election.
Because of the Ohio Republican Party lawsuit, eligible Ohio voters could have been forced to use provisional ballots if a lower court’s divided decision stands. Provisional ballots are not counted until 10 days after Election Day and are subject to partisan wrangling and legal fights.
“Our nation’s highest court has protected the voting rights of all Ohioans, allowing our bipartisan elections officials to continue preparing for a successful November election. We filed this appeal to protect all Ohio voters from illegal challenges and barriers that unfairly silence the votes of some to the advantage of others,” Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said.
As Secretary Brunner noted on Thursday, she appealed a lower court ruling to the US Supreme Court because no eligible Ohio voter should be forced to use a provisional ballot, which is subject to partisan attacks and legal wrangling after Election Day. Ohioans who have followed the law and simply want to exercise their right to vote should not be penalized because of federal government red tape, database matching errors and computer glitches,” according to the Secretary.
“Now that the nation’s highest court has ruled in favor of Ohio voters, I encourage everyone to support the bipartisan system of elections administration in our state. I ask all involved to stop the legal maneuvers that unnecessarily shake public confidence. We will continue to work with our local election officials to successfully prepare for an unprecedented turnout and a fair election process,” Secretary Brunner commented.
Electoral College Chooses US President
Obama 352 McCain 171 Ties 15
Senate Dem 59 GOP 41
House Dem 248 GOP 185 Ties 2
One more…
Wanted For Treason
Okay Okay ACORN…
Velly goot, it was story 5 on countdown tonight
Linky
Never thought I’d see the day that ” CONSPIRING TO STEAL” would ever show up on an MSM site
Your story is a bit misleading insofar as the Supreme Court decision is concerned. Basically, the court ducked the real issues and ruled that the Ohio GOP did not have standing to sue under the Help America Vote Act. Thus the partisan wrangling will only continue.
The problems of voter registration errors and the validation of voting eligibility will only persist until the federal government finally steps up to the plate and adopts a uniform standard for voter registration and identification.
Hi all,
I was flipping through the channels last night when I got home from work and came across this on C-Span:
Panel Discussion on Elections & Electronic Voting at the National Archives(1 hour, 30 minutes)
The discussion focused on the accuracy and security of electronic voting systems.
Moderator:Thomas Mann, AEI, Brookings Institute, Election Reform Co-Director
Panelists:Paul DeGregorio, Former EAC Chairman, 2006-2007David Beirne, Election Technology Council, Executive DirectorDonetta Davidson, U.S. EAC Vice PresidentPatrick Merloe, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Electoral Programs DirectorRoy Saltman, Former Computer Scientist with the Institute of Standards & Technology
Watch it here
Folks, we are truly in a battle. Brad, you might consider writing a blog post or recording a vlog with a point-by-point rebuttal.
– Tom
Does anyone have Brad’s e-mail address? I wanted to ask him a question about this story.
http://reversevampyr.blogspot.com/2008/10/4000-dead-voters-found-in-houston.html
I’ve been defending ACORN and I keep hearing about this report of dead voters in Houston. Is this more smoke and mirrors? Are there also examples of Republicans registered as dead voters?
And now for some Republican voter registration fraud:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fraud18-2008oct18,0,1216330.story?track=ntothtml
– Tom
This story undsrscores the importance of election democrat secretaries of state who are comitted to fair elections. That shold be a top strategy for the dems if they dont want to have their voters supressed and votes stolen.
TomR, I also surfed onto C-Span last night and heard a bit of the Panel Discussion.
It’s frustrating to see the very serious issue of Election Fraud handled by people who, for the most part, aren’t the brightest bulbs in the pack and some [like DeGregorio] who are simply covering for the scandalous bush administration & denigrating the excellent work done by election reform activists.
Read a bit about Paul DeGregorio click here
Donetta is largely clueless about electronic voting, just like the vast majority of people in the country.
There was the one guy who seemed to understand … was it Merloe? I just can’t remember his name today.
Anyway, the rest were either bought off or brainwashed. Sigh.
Also – thanks for the link to the LA Times GOP voter registration fraud story. Wow! I hope that goes viral. Let’s send the link to Obama’s site!
PS – Hi Brad & all! Thanks for the great work as always.
Saltman is the veteran of the bunch, he wrote a report in 1975 about the hackable shit.
Link
Hi Floridiot!
I didn’t see the entire show, and don’t remember Salter’s responses – but thanks for the link – sounds like he’s one of us concerned folk.
I’m sorry I didn’t record it now.
Tom, this quote from your link:
Bullshit, if they use those registered numbers to hack into the state servers “Man in the middle” style, it conforms to the numbers they need to steal it by voting for the registered non-voter.
I’ll say it til I’m blue in the face and Spoonamore already has confirmed my suspicions.
Cool blog Brad.Well Obama is going to win no doubt and that is what is best for America.
Can’t Stop destiny..
I’ll be back
stubmbled
Hi Kira, I vas typing while you were too.
Yup, Old Roy boy knows this stuff forward and backwards
Oops! I see TomR provided a link so I can watch the presentation online. Ok – I guess I have to reboot now … I’ve got video but no sound.
Anyway, from a quick scan I believe it is Merloe I remember favorably from last night. I’ll go back & listen to Salter’s remarks now.
OT/OT/OT
I just have to share this, I’m so happy with my city, the photograph just takes my breath away:
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/10/18/obama-rally-draws-100000-in-missouri/
Floridiot, good catch on Barajas quote and you’re right on about their ability to “vote” for the registered non-voters.
Wow Lotta, that is great!!!
WOWEEZOWIE Lottakatz! THANKS for the link to that picture that must have McFailin’ changing his Depends right about now.
Bill Moyers had Mark Crispin Miller, author of TAKE ALL: ELECTION FRAUD AND THE SUBVERSION OF DEMOCRACY, on his show last night. Transcript here:
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/10172008/transcript3.html
Worth reading AND passing along!!!
What really pisses me off Kira is that the Feebs just sit there with their Goddamn thumbs up their asses because NOBODY at the DOJ is pushing them to launch an investigation into this, the same goes for the letter above.
We have no independent outfit to look into this anymore.
Floridiot, I do hope beyond all hope that things are about to change for the better. If we are able finally to be heard by congress … maybe there is some hope.
Brad came across as an uninformed idiot on Fox News. Not sure why they lowered their standards so much to let someone like that on the air.
One of the remarkable things about the voter purging, is that the Republicans have been caught doing this before, and nothing is done about it. I believe a new law needs to be passed as part of a grass roots tactic. The legalese I am not capable of writing but it should basically say the following: If a political party is caught caging, purging voter roles or other election fraud illegalities, then that party is banned from participating in elections for the next four years in “x” jurisdiction (state, county, municipality, etc.).
Until there are consequences for their actions that hurt, the parties will continue their illegal practices.
Good idea, Alex! I would love to see ethics restored as a revered and enforced part of our government.