Julian Assange Claimed He Leaked DNC Emails Timed to Hurt Clinton
Charlie Savage reports for the NYT.
This statement does not necessarily negate Russian involvement. Assange, as I understand it, heavily depends on Russian support.
Category Archives: chicanery
Jack Goldsmith on Whether Foreign Powers Could Hack Our Elections
Ugh:
Is the election aspect of this hack unique?
There have been reports in recent years of cyberattacks or cyberoperations in computer networks in other countries related to elections. Still, if this if a Russian (or some other foreign… Continue reading
“U.S. attorney opens probe of Malloy’s 2014 campaign fundraising”
CT Mirror:
The federal investigation is a major political complication for Malloy at time when he is in the spotlight as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association and a campaign surrogate for Hillary Clinton. She will become the first… Continue reading
“As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue”
David Sanger for the NYT:
Proving the source of a cyberattack is notoriously difficult. But researchers have concluded that the national committee was breached by two Russian intelligence agencies, which were the same attackers behind previous Russian cyberoperations at the… Continue reading
“Appeals court asked to delay acting on former Gov. Bob McDonnell case”
Richmond Times-Dispatch:
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is asking the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off acting on last month’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of former Gov. Bob McDonnell for 30 days so both… Continue reading
“The Supreme Court’s new definition of corruption is out of step with what Americans think”
Michael Johnston writes for The Monkey Cage.
“Lewandowski Has Been Pitching Donors On His Own Pro-Trump Super PAC”
BuzzFeed:
“He was pitching donors in the suites the last two nights,” said a GOP fundraiser who deals with major donors. “I don’t know how it’s going, but he’s basically attacking the other two super pacs and saying that they… Continue reading
FEC Wants to Know About Super PAC Expenses for “Fundraising” When Candidate’s Husband is Only Donor
Following up on this post, see this letter.
Supreme Court Asks for Response to Cert. Petition in WI John Doe Case, and Respondents Oppose Amicus Brief from Reform Groups
See the latest two entries.
The next to last entry means that someone at the Court thought enough of the district attorneys’ cert petition to ask for those opposing cert. to file a response. It is no guarantee of a… Continue reading
“Editorial: California double-voting abuse must be stopped (East Bay Times)”
Editorial:
The June primary election exposed an unacceptable potential for voter fraud in California that the state Legislature must immediately fix.
In just three counties, Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara, 194 people voted twice, suggesting the abuse statewide might… Continue reading
“Hillsboro mayor, standup comedian Drew Hastings indicted”
Cincinnati Enquirer:
A small-city mayor who’s also a veteran standup comedian was indicted Tuesday on four felony counts including election falsification and theft in office.
The state auditor’s office announcement followed a monthslong investigation of Republican Hillsboro Mayor Drew… Continue reading