A review of prosecutors’ statements and documents filed by Republicans in the most serious new cases alleging voter fraud shows that none offer an example in which a fraudulently registered person managed to cast a valid vote. While several cases argue that such frauds are possible, none sketched a scenario for how massive numbers of people could fake registrations and then vote. Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
Excellent report by the nonprofit Pro Publica about GOP allegations of voter fraud. This in-depth article offers plenty of factual information from multiple sources to investigate this issue, and finds no verifiable evidence to support these claims.
I have to give the author credit for asking a fair number of Republicans and journalists for evidence of voter fraud. Well linked to sources in some places, but not all.
Lee presents an articulate and intelligent analysis of the actual risk of voter fraud, and compares that risk to the campaign rhetoric and maneuvering being used to create fear and doubt in the election process.
We have a documented history of ELECTION fraud--where legitimate voters are disenfranchised, legitimate ballots are discarded without counting, and electronic voting machines are notoriously unreliable and easy to tamper with. Elections have been called into question for the past eight years. To offset another iteration of voter fraud, unscrupulous elements in the campaign are taking to heart the idea that the best defense is a good offense.
The GOP sought a list of more than 20,000 new registrants in Wisconsin. Among those tagged as suspect were four of the six retired judges who make ... More »
Excellent reporting on the lack of any verifiable cases of someone actually casting a fraudulent ballot, but plenty of screaming wolf
Voter fraud has never stolen an election, election fraud has put more than one crook in office. You cannot steal an election one vote at a time, you have to steal it at the precint, county or dtate level,
An extremely important topic given our divisive political climate. This article effectively debunks partisan perceptions that fraud might be occurring on a significant level in American elections
In our desire to ferret out imperfections in our voting system, we must not lose sight of the fact that the United States is arguably the world's greatest functioning democracy. The left began its shrill cries of a "stolen election" in 2000, and now it is the right trying to make political hay out of ACORN's questionable voter registration practices. I can't think of a better way for us to sabotage our own nation, and I believe we have a duty to object strenuously and demand proof ... More »
A detailed look at the important topic of electoral integrity with good research and sourcing. It argues effectively that the focus on this is currently misplaced.
Since many Democrats have joined the McCain official in calling for non-partisan control over elections, I hope this is an idea that will gain traction.
The investigative journalism quotes a number of authoritative sources. Hard data is difficult to come by when there are no instances reported.
The republican party challenges against ACORN are libelous lies, instigated with phony indignation by top operatives, and slavishly believed by the true believers in the ranks. This is a great disservice to democracy. Non-partisan election officials are a good idea, along with outlawing voting machines and outlawing secret proprietary software in vote tabulating machines. The computer savvy of election officials should also be strongly considered in selecting secretaries of ... More »
McCain adviser Michaelson believes that the real way to prevent stolen outcomes — or the perception of them — is to abolish the partisan oversight systems that prevail ... More »
This is a clear, factual report on a topic that desperately needs it. A wide variety of sources help answer the question of the real level of risk from registration and voter fraud.
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