Category Archives: chicanery
“In the aftermath of Russian interference, local election officials say security efforts are crucial”
Kentucky: “‘No voter fraud’ in Bullitt County election, clerk says, despite Johnson campaign’s claims”
Courier Journal:
The Bullitt County Clerk’s Office rejected claims from Rebecca Johnson’s campaign that her defeat was caused by voter fraud in Tuesday night’s special election.
“There was no voter fraud,” Bullitt County Clerk Kevin Mooney told Courier Journal. “While… Continue reading
“DOJ & FEC Complaints Filed Against President Trump, His Campaign & American Media Inc. for Illegal, Unreported $150K Coordinated Expenditure to Former Playboy Playmate”
Release:
Today, Common Cause filed complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging reason to believe that American Media, Inc.’s August 2016 payment of $150,000 to former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal, to buy and… Continue reading
Mueller’s Indictment Shows the Way for Russians to Legally Try to Influence Our Elections Next Time
I have written this piece for Slate. It begins:
The Mueller indictment of 13 Russian nationals for interfering with the 2016 U.S.
presidential election offers a remarkably detailed account of a complex plot to sow discord and influence the presidential… Continue reading
Russian Operatives Raised Fake Voter Fraud Claims Against Democrats, Mimicking Claims of Trump and Members of Fraudulent Fraud Squad
New Federal Indictment of 13 Russians from Special Counsel Mueller Says, Among Other Things, That Russians Violated Federal Election Law Through Political Ads
Here’s the indictment, and a few snippets I’ve posted on Twitter:
From the indictment (https://t.co/JFEIwHoJL4) pic.twitter.com/S5UAEkP7sF
— Rick Hasen (@rickhasen) February 16, 2018
Election-law related charges pic.twitter.com/wnoiq94HIi
— Rick Hasen (@rickhasen) February 16, 2018
Yet only some of… Continue reading
“Trump Lawyer’s Payment to Porn Star Raises New Questions”
NYT:
But Mr. Cohen’s assertions left many questions unanswered, including whether the payment was truly a personal gift by him or whether he was reimbursed by some other party, like Mr. Trump or an associate of Mr. Trump.
In a… Continue reading
“Was the Payment to Stormy Daniels a Campaign Contribution?”
In Response to FEC Complaint by Common Cause, Trump’s Lawyer Michael Cohen Says He Paid $130,000 to Porn Star. Is There a Campaign Finance Violation?
Maggie Haberman for the NYT:
Michael D. Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer, said on Tuesday that he had paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a pornographic-film actress who had once claimed to have had an affair with… Continue reading
“Russia Sees Midterm Elections as Chance to Sow Fresh Discord, Intelligence Chiefs Warn”
NYT:
Russia is already meddling in the midterm elections this year, the top American intelligence officials said on Tuesday, warning that Moscow is using a digital strategy to worsen the country’s political and social divisions.
Russia is using fake accounts… Continue reading
“The mysterious oppo researcher working in the White House lawyer’s office”
Politico on Mike Roman, of New Black Panthers and Koch Brothers fame.
“Kobach sits on board of veterans group that isn’t using money to help veterans”
Bryan Lowry for the KC Star:
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach sits on the advisory board of a Missouri-based veterans’ group that received a failing grade from the Better Business Bureau this week.
Kobach, a candidate for Kansas governor,… Continue reading
“Cybertraining Election Officials For This Year’s Voting”
The great Pam Fessler reports for NPR (before she goes on a year-long book leave):
It was clear that many of those gathering in Orlando already have protections in place and are well aware of the risks. But some county… Continue reading