Category Archives: chicanery

“‘Dead voter’ charge leads I-TEAM to extreme case of alleged ID theft”

February 2, 2017, 8:43 pmchicaneryRick Hasen

Steve Chamraz for WTMJ: When I-TEAM Executive Producer Tonya Simpson bounced over to my desk in late December and announced “I found a dead voter,” we were desperate to know more. Just two months earlier, the I-TEAM analyzed more than… Continue reading

“Alabama congressman’s unsupported claim that Democrats rigged voting machines in his election”

February 2, 2017, 7:11 amchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Four Pinnochios.

More Reason to Distrust Gregg Phillips: CNN: “Trump’s voter fraud source caught in contradictions about non-profit he claims to run”

February 1, 2017, 2:40 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

CNN’s K-Files: Gregg Phillips, the source for Donald Trump’s claim that 3 million fraudulent votes were cast, has made several misleading statements about the groups he runs, VotersTrust and American Solutions. Phillips has publicly described VotersTrust as a non-profit, specifically… Continue reading

Today’s Must-Read: The Atlantic Interviews Gregg Phillips, Who Backpedals on His Bogus Voter Fraud Claims

January 31, 2017, 1:43 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

It’s kind of what you’d expect: a whole lot of bluster and no proof—along with close ties to True the Vote. Read it.

“Meet the true source of those viral Donald Trump TV ads”

January 31, 2017, 7:21 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

CPI: Stop Hillary PAC’s pro-Trump ad is a prime example of how political ads aren’t always what they seem. What some lay viewers may interpret as a straightforward call to arms from Trump himself is really a fundraising effort for… Continue reading

Phillips, Who Made False Claims of 3 Million Fraudulent Voters, Registered to Vote in Three States

January 30, 2017, 6:55 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

AP’s delicious scoop: A man who President Donald Trump has promoted as an authority on voter fraud was registered to vote in multiple states during the 2016 presidential election, the Associated Press has learned. Gregg Phillips, whose unsubstantiated claim that… Continue reading

“Voter fraud probe traced back to ex-MS welfare head”

January 26, 2017, 6:27 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

Clarion Ledger: The former Mississippi official whose tweet may have inspired President Trump to order a “major investigation” into voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election says he has been receiving death threats. “There are people who want to… Continue reading

“Trump Promises ‘Major Investigation’ of Voter Fraud in 2016 Election”

January 25, 2017, 8:09 amchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT: Mr. Trump doubled down Wednesday on his fraudulent assertion that millions of illegal immigrants gave Hillary Clinton her 2.8 million-ballot victory in the popular vote, saying he would order a “major investigation” and tighten voting controls. More on this… Continue reading

“It’s Time to Investigate ‘Voter Fraud’”

January 24, 2017, 2:39 pmchicanery, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Andrew Cohen: To that end, if he’s really serious about learning more about the massive fraud he says occurred, President Trump should create a blue-ribbon presidential commission to study voting rights, voter suppression, and allegations of voter fraud in… Continue reading

“Donald Trump’s indefensible claims of rampant voter fraud are now White House policy”

January 24, 2017, 1:00 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

The Fix: On Tuesday, the situation got worse. Press secretary Sean Spicer, asked to defend Trump’s illegal-vote comments, tried to claim that the claims were rooted in evidence. There are no studies and no evidence that there is widespread voter… Continue reading

“Trump Repeats Lie About Popular Vote in Meeting With Lawmakers”

January 23, 2017, 7:54 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squad, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

NYT: President Trump used his first official meeting with congressional leaders on Monday to falsely claim that millions of unauthorized immigrants had robbed him of a popular vote majority, a return to his obsession with the election’s results even as… Continue reading

“Voter fraud ‘test’ could backfire”

January 20, 2017, 4:57 pmchicanery, election administrationRick Hasen

Martin Wisckol for the OC Register: Huntington Beach’s Chuck Burns grew concerned as he heard repeated — but mostly unsubstantiated — allegations of voter fraud last year. So once the November election was over, he decided to see how easy… Continue reading

“FBI, 5 other agencies probe possible covert Kremlin aid to Trump”

January 19, 2017, 7:21 amcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

McClatchy: Investigators are examining how money may have moved from the Kremlin to covertly help Trump win, the two sources said. One of the allegations involves whether a system for routinely paying thousands of Russian-American pensioners may have been used… Continue reading

“Aide to Md. lawmaker fabricated article on fraudulent votes for Clinton”

January 18, 2017, 9:36 pmchicanery, fraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

WaPo: A Republican legislative aide in Maryland who was behind a fake news site that accused Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of election-rigging was fired Wednesday. Del. David E. Vogt III (R-Frederick) said he terminated Cameron Harris “on the… Continue reading