ACORN Accusations

McCain makes exaggerated claims of "voter fraud." Obama soft-pedals his connections.

The McCain-Palin campaign accuses ACORN, a community activist group that operates nationwide, of perpetrating "massive voter fraud." It says Obama has “long and deep” ties to the group. We find both claims to be exaggerated. But we also find Obama has understated the extent of his work with the group. Full Story »

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Mike LaBonte
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by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 18, 2008

This is an exhaustive investigation of ACORN. I thought I knew quite a bit, but I picked up new info here. Extensively linked and documented, with 21 sources listed. In some places viewpoints from sources like "Republican officials" are left anonymous and unlinked in the text. Also I am surprised that FactCheck did not look into the legal issues surrounding false voter registrations.

In a closely divided America, the war is won based on who gets to vote. It is amazing that the right to vote is not guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and even in states that do guarantee the right to vote, it is too easy to form roadblocks. Most other democracies must wonder what the fuss is all about, since automatic voter registration for all citizens leaves little doubt as to who can vote.

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