Category Archives: chicanery
“In Several States, Trump’s Poll Monitors May Be ‘Second Amendment People’”
Think Progress:
Many people vote in places like schools or government buildings, locations where most states ban concealed carry. But many elections are also held in private locations like churches or stores, where gun possession is up to the… Continue reading
“Ten years ago, Trump’s campaign manager warned of a rigged election — in Ukraine”
No surprise.
Wi Files Brief Opposing Supreme Court Review in John Doe Case
You can find the brief in opposition to cert. (which apparently contains no redacted material) at this link. There will likely be a reply filed soon, and then this will get considered by the Supreme Court in the next few… Continue reading
“Democrats Brace for More Leaks From Hackers”
WSJ:
Two websites created in recent months and whose operators are believed to have ties to the Russian government now serve as portals for leaking sensitive and at times embarrassing information about the Democratic Party and its supporters.
Some computer… Continue reading
“How We Killed the Tea Party”
Must-read Paul Jossey article for Politico Magazine, with the subhead: “Greedy super PACs drained the movement with endless pleas for money to support “conservative” candidates—while instead using the money to enrich themselves. I should know. I worked for one of… Continue reading
Trump’s Lawyer Don McGahn, Republican Lawyers’ Group, Plotting “Election Observer” Strategy
Weigel:
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is asking supporters to become election monitors, warning voters Friday night that “cheating” might rob him of a win.
At the same time, outside groups are readying to help the campaign watch the polls.… Continue reading
Trump Campaign Responds on Election Observers/Voter Intimidation Claims
NPR:
Trump spokesman Jason Miller says claims that volunteer poll observers could be a form of voter intimidation are unfounded.
“To be clear, liberals love to throw out the voter intimidation card. What we’re advocating are open, fair and… Continue reading
“How Donald Trump’s bizarre voter-watch effort could get the GOP in trouble”
I talk to Philip Bump at the Washington Post about my blog post, Donald Trump May Be Violating RNC Consent Decree Aimed at Voter Intimidation.
Donald Trump May Be Violating RNC Consent Decree Aimed at Voter Intimidation
With Trump’s dangerous and irresponsible hyperventilating about voter fraud and cheating in Pennsylvania potentially costing him the election, it is probably no surprise, as reported by the Weekly Standard, that Trump is seeking “election observers” to stop “Crooked Hillary”… Continue reading
“The Election Won’t Be Rigged. But It Could Be Hacked.”
Zeynep Tufekci for NYT opinion:
Since 1996, Georgia has voted for the Republican candidate in presidential elections, but this year a batch of recent polls have painted a tight race — with some polls even indicating that the Democratic nominee,… Continue reading
“Russian Hackers of DNC Said to Nab Secrets From NATO, Soros”
“Hack of Democrats’ Accounts Was Wider Than Believed, Officials Say”
NYT:
A Russian cyberattack that targeted Democratic politicians was bigger than it first appeared and breached the private email accounts of more than 100 party officials and groups, officials with knowledge of the case said Wednesday.
The widening scope of… Continue reading
“Donald Trump Suggests ‘Second Amendment People’ Could Act Against Hillary Clinton”
NYT:
Donald J. Trump on Tuesday appeared to raise the possibility that gun rights supporters could take matters into their own hands if Hillary Clinton is elected president and appoints judges who favor stricter gun control measures.
Repeating his contention… Continue reading