Category Archives: chicanery
“Trump Calls On Supporters To Monitor Polling Places On Election Day”
Pam Fessler reports for NPR.
“If you’re worried about rigged elections, look at Trump’s tactics first”
I have written this oped for the LA Times. It begins:
Donald Trump has begun claiming that the only way he can lose the 2016 presidential election is if the voting is rigged. But if there’s a threat to… Continue reading
Very Disappointed that The Hill Runs Roger Stone Irresponsible Column on Hacking the Election
“How this bit of nasty N.J. history may foil Trump’s vow to stop ‘rigged election'”
Must-read Jonathan Salant on RNC consent decree:
The Republican National Committee has been under court-imposed limits since New Jersey’s 1981 gubernatorial election.
During the campaign, state GOP officials sent letters to residents of communities with large numbers of black or… Continue reading
“Wisconsin attorney general asks US Supreme Court not to hear John Doe appeal”
“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.