Category Archives: chicanery
“Both parties jeer embrace of fraudulent voter”
Cincinnati Enquirer:
A Hamilton County poll worker who has been held up nationally as an example of voter fraud took the stage at a local voting rights rally – outraging Republicans and dismaying even top local Democrats.
The Rev. Al… Continue reading
Interesting Voting Contests Alleging Fraud in Hidalgo County, TEX
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Hear Appeal in Tom DeLay Case
Here’s the docket notation (via Steve Klein).
After the last appellate ruling, I wrote for Slate: Why Was Tom DeLay’s Conviction Tossed? Corporate Love Set Him Free.
Allegations Pa. Democratic Legislator Took Bribe in Sting Connected to Voter ID Law Vote
I expect we will be hearing more of this Philadelphia Inquirer report.
I have to say that the idea that you would have to bribe Pa. Democratic legislators to vote against a voter id bill sounds odd to say the… Continue reading
“A Campaign Inquiry in Utah Is the Watchdogs’ Worst Case”
Must-read Nick Confessore NYT piece on the Swallow investigation:
It is the nightmare scenario for those who worry that the modern campaign finance system has opened up new frontiers of political corruption: A candidate colludes with wealthy corporate backers and… Continue reading
“Utah Officials Call on Feds to Investigate Senators Reid, Lee”
Mikva Searched in Probe of Ultra Orthodox Voter Fraud in NY
“Hillary Clinton adviser Minyon Moore sought funds for illegal campaign, court papers allege”
WaPo: “A longtime adviser to Hillary Rodham Clinton personally sought and secured the funding for what prosecutors say was an illegal shadow operation to boost Clinton’s 2008 presidential bid, according to court papers released as part of a wide-ranging… Continue reading
“Wanted by Ecuador, 2 Brothers Make Mark in U.S. Campaigns”
“Paterson Councilman Rodriguez and wife indicted on mail-in ballot fraud charges”
“Felony allegations cost California Democrats their super majority”
Reid Wilson reports for WaPo.
“GOP fails in attempt to expel Sen. Roderick Wright from office”
LA Times: “Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked an attempt by Republican lawmakers to expel Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood), who last month was found guilty of eight felony charges including perjury and voter fraud. A resolution by three Republican Senators to… Continue reading