Why Should We Be Concerned About Our Election System?
Why Should We Be Concerned About Our Election System?
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Election Security Expert Jennifer Cohn explains the many election system vulnerabilities. WATCH the video:
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Election Security Expert Jennifer Cohn explains the many election system vulnerabilities. WATCH the video:
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In Feb. 2020 Republicans blocked three election security bills - two to prevent foreign interference and one that would make voting machines harder to hack.
In Feb. 2020 Republicans blocked three election security bills - two to prevent foreign interference and one that would make voting machines harder to hack.
Why would they not want more election security?
Why would they not want more election security?
Will they go to any length to win?
Will they go to any length to win?
What happened in the 2024 election?
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The 20+ year chronology of suspicious elections starting in 2000.
The 20+ year chronology of suspicious elections starting in 2000.
The 2020 election was NOT stolen through voter fraud. Joe Biden won.
However, elections are not fully secure. The SAFE Act could have protected us but the GOP blocked it.
The 2020 election was NOT stolen through voter fraud. Joe Biden won.
However, elections are not fully secure. The SAFE Act could have protected us but the GOP blocked it.
The Big Lie has undermined the electoral process.
The Big Lie has undermined the electoral process.
For 20 years, Democrats have ignored election anomalies and won't consider investigating suspicious results.
For 20 years, Democrats have ignored election anomalies and won't consider investigating suspicious results.
Democrats were afraid of "dividing the country." Now they seem terrified of being accused of a "political attack" if they investigate election results that don't add up.
Democrats were afraid of "dividing the country." Now they seem terrified of being accused of a "political attack" if they investigate election results that don't add up.
Check out Simon's curious 2020 election findings:
Check out Simon's curious 2020 election findings:
>Every single unexpected result benefited Republican candidates (including Trump). Not one unusual outcome favored Democrats.
>Every single unexpected result benefited Republican candidates (including Trump). Not one unusual outcome favored Democrats.
>Republicans won all 27 of the 27 US House contests rated as “tossups” by The New York Times
>Republicans won all 27 of the 27 US House contests rated as “tossups” by The New York Times
>Joe Biden’s projected popular vote victory of nearly 13 million votes was only half of that
>Joe Biden’s projected popular vote victory of nearly 13 million votes was only half of that
>Several Senate seats “flipped” red contrary to exit and/or tracking poll projections
>Several Senate seats “flipped” red contrary to exit and/or tracking poll projections
>At the state level, expected Democratic gains turned into unexpected GOP gains.
>At the state level, expected Democratic gains turned into unexpected GOP gains.
According to Jonathan Simon, in his August 2021 article, The Real Steal: Electoral Forensics and the 2020 Election, the term "electoral forensics" was hijacked and weaponized by the Trump campaign's false claims of "voter fraud."
According to Jonathan Simon, in his August 2021 article, The Real Steal: Electoral Forensics and the 2020 Election, the term "electoral forensics" was hijacked and weaponized by the Trump campaign's false claims of "voter fraud."
Using Joe McCarthy-style tactics, they waved papers full of meaningless numbers. The claim that Trump won resulted in hundreds of voter suppression laws in red states.
Using Joe McCarthy-style tactics, they waved papers full of meaningless numbers. The claim that Trump won resulted in hundreds of voter suppression laws in red states.
Chronology of Suspicious Activity Over the Last 25+ Years
A long history of nefarious election activity.
Chronology of Suspicious Activity Over the Last 25+ Years
A long history of nefarious election activity.
In the year 2000
In the year 2000
Al Gore "lost" to George W. Bush by 537 votes.
Al Gore "lost" to George W. Bush by 537 votes.
Before the election, Governor Jeb Bush (brother of the presidential candidate George W. Bush) purged Black voters from Florida's electoral rolls. That certainly contributed to the win for his brother.
Before the election, Governor Jeb Bush (brother of the presidential candidate George W. Bush) purged Black voters from Florida's electoral rolls. That certainly contributed to the win for his brother.
Almost everyone remembers the drama surrounding the 2000 election with the hanging chads, the "Brooks Brothers Riot" that halted the counting (that we later found out was staged by Roger Stone using folks from outside the district), and the court decision that gave Bush the presidency. But there's more.
Almost everyone remembers the drama surrounding the 2000 election with the hanging chads, the "Brooks Brothers Riot" that halted the counting (that we later found out was staged by Roger Stone using folks from outside the district), and the court decision that gave Bush the presidency. But there's more.
In 2006 David Moore published this book:
In 2006 David Moore published this book:
"How to Steal an Election: The Inside Story of How George Bush's Brother and FOX Network Miscalled the 2000 Election and Changed the Course of History" which tells the story of how Jeb Bush persuaded the Fox News Network to call the presidential election for his brother George W. Bush on election night. That call propelled Bush into the lead position.
"How to Steal an Election: The Inside Story of How George Bush's Brother and FOX Network Miscalled the 2000 Election and Changed the Course of History" which tells the story of how Jeb Bush persuaded the Fox News Network to call the presidential election for his brother George W. Bush on election night. That call propelled Bush into the lead position.
Even though the erroneous statement was retracted two hours later, the damage to Al Gore by this false call was incalculable.
Even though the erroneous statement was retracted two hours later, the damage to Al Gore by this false call was incalculable.
Al Gore likely won the 2000 presidential election by 1,463 votes.
Al Gore likely won the 2000 presidential election by 1,463 votes.
The study discovered that over 2,000 Democrats mistakenly voted for Pat Buchanan, because of the confusing "butterfly" ballot design.
The study discovered that over 2,000 Democrats mistakenly voted for Pat Buchanan, because of the confusing "butterfly" ballot design.
To fit all 10 presidential candidates on the ballot, Palm Beach County officials decided to spread the names across two pages, in what’s known as a “butterfly ballot.” In the center of the ballot was the punch card where voters indicated their choice, directed by small arrows.
To fit all 10 presidential candidates on the ballot, Palm Beach County officials decided to spread the names across two pages, in what’s known as a “butterfly ballot.” In the center of the ballot was the punch card where voters indicated their choice, directed by small arrows.
In 2022 Marc Elias reminded us that the ballot design for one Florida county was one of the dirty tricks that was used to hand the 2000 election to George W. Bush. Read:
In 2022 Marc Elias reminded us that the ballot design for one Florida county was one of the dirty tricks that was used to hand the 2000 election to George W. Bush. Read:
WATCH this documentary film -
WATCH this documentary film -
(Yeah, Roger Stone was involved)
(Yeah, Roger Stone was involved)
"537 Votes" - the documentary film about the 2000 presidential election travesty
"537 Votes" - the documentary film about the 2000 presidential election travesty
In the year 2002
In the year 2002
Don Siegelman "lost" his re-election for Alabama Governor to Bob Riley. Now known as the most notorious political prosecution in American history.
Don Siegelman "lost" his re-election for Alabama Governor to Bob Riley. Now known as the most notorious political prosecution in American history.
On election night, Siegelman was initially declared the winner by the Associated Press.
On election night, Siegelman was initially declared the winner by the Associated Press.
Later, after a voting machine "malfunction" in Baldwin County the additional votes Riley needed to win suddenly appeared. A recount was said to have been performed but happened after Democratic observers had left the vote counting site.
Later, after a voting machine "malfunction" in Baldwin County the additional votes Riley needed to win suddenly appeared. A recount was said to have been performed but happened after Democratic observers had left the vote counting site.
(Yeah, Karl Rove was involved)
(Yeah, Karl Rove was involved)
WATCH the documentary:
WATCH the documentary:
"The 2017 documentary film about a corrupt group of politicos led by Karl Rove, secretly rigged a federal court to railroad former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman into jail. The film exposes the dark underbelly of political corruption and reveals the moral crisis plaguing American politics."
"The 2017 documentary film about a corrupt group of politicos led by Karl Rove, secretly rigged a federal court to railroad former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman into jail. The film exposes the dark underbelly of political corruption and reveals the moral crisis plaguing American politics."
Where is Don Siegelman Now?
Where is Don Siegelman Now?
June 13, 2020 Interview with Don Siegelman
June 13, 2020 Interview with Don Siegelman
18 Years After He Was Targeted by Karl Rove
18 Years After He Was Targeted by Karl Rove
Hear what Siegelman said in this 2020 interview with Election Security Specialist Jennifer Cohn
Hear what Siegelman said in this 2020 interview with Election Security Specialist Jennifer Cohn
"Karl Rove's associates took credit for the mysterious late-night subtraction of 6,000 votes in Baldwin County from Don Siegelman during his race for reelection in Alabama.
"Karl Rove's associates took credit for the mysterious late-night subtraction of 6,000 votes in Baldwin County from Don Siegelman during his race for reelection in Alabama.
One of them reportedly had received "ballot security" training from the ES&S software vendor. Rove's client, the attorney general of Alabama, seized the paper ballots before Siegelman could recount them.
One of them reportedly had received "ballot security" training from the ES&S software vendor. Rove's client, the attorney general of Alabama, seized the paper ballots before Siegelman could recount them.
Per a whistleblower, Rove's minions discussed locking up Siegelman to prevent him from running again and that's exactly what happened. More than 100 attorneys general from around the U.S have called the political prosecution and incarceration of Siegelman one of the most egregious abuses of our criminal justice system that they have ever seen."
Per a whistleblower, Rove's minions discussed locking up Siegelman to prevent him from running again and that's exactly what happened. More than 100 attorneys general from around the U.S have called the political prosecution and incarceration of Siegelman one of the most egregious abuses of our criminal justice system that they have ever seen."
In the year 2004
In the year 2004
John Kerry "lost" to George W. Bush
John Kerry "lost" to George W. Bush
There were irregularities nationwide but serious issues in the state of Ohio.
There were irregularities nationwide but serious issues in the state of Ohio.
"On election day 2004, exit polls indicated that John Kerry would decisively win the election. That proved not to be the case.
"On election day 2004, exit polls indicated that John Kerry would decisively win the election. That proved not to be the case.
According to the official count—the number of votes tallied, not necessarily the number of votes cast—George W. Bush beat Kerry by a margin of three million votes. The exit polls, however, had predicted a margin of victory for Kerry of five million votes. Occurrences of vote manipulation, vote suppression, and outright election fraud were alleged in many precincts throughout Ohio and other "battleground" states.
According to the official count—the number of votes tallied, not necessarily the number of votes cast—George W. Bush beat Kerry by a margin of three million votes. The exit polls, however, had predicted a margin of victory for Kerry of five million votes. Occurrences of vote manipulation, vote suppression, and outright election fraud were alleged in many precincts throughout Ohio and other "battleground" states.
In 2004 the irregularities were widespread and appeared to follow a clear pattern. Why did the Democrats concede the election early the next morning? Why has there been no investigation by any major news organization?
In 2004 the irregularities were widespread and appeared to follow a clear pattern. Why did the Democrats concede the election early the next morning? Why has there been no investigation by any major news organization?
What does it say about our democracy when the slot machine industry is more strictly regulated than our electronic voting machines?"
What does it say about our democracy when the slot machine industry is more strictly regulated than our electronic voting machines?"
Vanity Fair Article about the 2004 Election:
Vanity Fair Article about the 2004 Election:
"I asked her, what would be the logical grounds for deducing that any tampering had in fact occurred. "I understand from what I have read, that the early exit polls (on election day) were believed by both parties."
"I asked her, what would be the logical grounds for deducing that any tampering had in fact occurred. "I understand from what I have read, that the early exit polls (on election day) were believed by both parties."
I was able to tell her from direct experience, that was indeed true. But it wasn't quite enough, either. So I asked, "What if all the anomalies and malfunctions, to give them a neutral name, were distributed along one axis of consistency: in other words, that they kept on disadvantaging only one candidate?" My question was hypothetical, as she had made no particular study of Ohio. She replied: "Then that would be quite serious."
I was able to tell her from direct experience, that was indeed true. But it wasn't quite enough, either. So I asked, "What if all the anomalies and malfunctions, to give them a neutral name, were distributed along one axis of consistency: in other words, that they kept on disadvantaging only one candidate?" My question was hypothetical, as she had made no particular study of Ohio. She replied: "Then that would be quite serious."
Published by Vanity Fair - March 2005
Published by Vanity Fair - March 2005
14 years later - John Kerry admits he suspected foul play in 2004 election but did nothing.
14 years later - John Kerry admits he suspected foul play in 2004 election but did nothing.
In a 2018 appearance on WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show, John Kerry acknowledged election irregularities in vote totals throughout Ohio during the 2004 election, and explains his decision to not contest the results.
In a 2018 appearance on WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show, John Kerry acknowledged election irregularities in vote totals throughout Ohio during the 2004 election, and explains his decision to not contest the results.
Response to John Kerry's admission in September 2018:
Response to John Kerry's admission in September 2018:
Friesdat's Twitter thread response to John Kerry's acknowledgment that he knew (continued):
Friesdat's Twitter thread response to John Kerry's acknowledgment that he knew (continued):
Here's the 2016 video Friesdat refers to:
Here's the 2016 video Friesdat refers to:
She ends her 2018 Twitter thread with this:
She ends her 2018 Twitter thread with this:
In the year 2010
In the year 2010
Martha Coakley "lost" to Scott Brown in a special election for Kennedy's Senate seat.
Martha Coakley "lost" to Scott Brown in a special election for Kennedy's Senate seat.
There were mysterious aspects to this election.
There were mysterious aspects to this election.
Jonathan Simon and Jenny Cohn tell the story of the strange behavior of the Massachusetts Secretary of State.
Jonathan Simon and Jenny Cohn tell the story of the strange behavior of the Massachusetts Secretary of State.
For more about Jennifer Cohn and Jonathan Simon scroll down...
For more about Jennifer Cohn and Jonathan Simon scroll down...
Jennifer Cohn's interview with Jonathan Simon
Jennifer Cohn's interview with Jonathan Simon
In the year 2012
In the year 2012
Obama won over Romney but it was a big surprise to Karl Rove.
Obama won over Romney but it was a big surprise to Karl Rove.
In this November 2012 video, Thom Hartmann examines the possibility that the hacktivist group Anonymous prevented Karl Rove and the Republicans from stealing the vote for Mitt Romney. Thom also gives a recap of how votes suddenly flipped in the 2004 election at 11:15pm.
In this November 2012 video, Thom Hartmann examines the possibility that the hacktivist group Anonymous prevented Karl Rove and the Republicans from stealing the vote for Mitt Romney. Thom also gives a recap of how votes suddenly flipped in the 2004 election at 11:15pm.
WATCH this video
WATCH this video
In the year 2016
In the year 2016
Hillary Clinton "lost" to Donald
Hillary Clinton "lost" to Donald
We watched Hillary win the popular vote yet lose the election. We later read the Mueller Report that wouldn't come out and "say it" but it's clear there was collusion. What else got him elected?
We watched Hillary win the popular vote yet lose the election. We later read the Mueller Report that wouldn't come out and "say it" but it's clear there was collusion. What else got him elected?
WATCH this Documentary Film about the 2016 Election
WATCH this Documentary Film about the 2016 Election
Rolling Stone investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for purging Black voters from Florida's electoral rolls which handed the 2000 election to his brother George W.
Rolling Stone investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for purging Black voters from Florida's electoral rolls which handed the 2000 election to his brother George W.
In 2018 Palast took a deep dive into the Republicans' dark operation "Crosscheck," financed by billionaires that was designed to purge (steal) millions of minority votes in 2016. The film looks at the multitude of voter suppression tactics - even some that were tied to the subprime mortgage scheme.
In 2018 Palast took a deep dive into the Republicans' dark operation "Crosscheck," financed by billionaires that was designed to purge (steal) millions of minority votes in 2016. The film looks at the multitude of voter suppression tactics - even some that were tied to the subprime mortgage scheme.
In the year 2018
In the year 2018
Stacey Abrams "lost" to Brian Kemp
Stacey Abrams "lost" to Brian Kemp
...the candidate who was Secretary of State at the time, and therefore in the role of overseeing the election in which he was running. A conflict of interest beyond imagination.
...the candidate who was Secretary of State at the time, and therefore in the role of overseeing the election in which he was running. A conflict of interest beyond imagination.
Voter suppression tactics were rampant.
Voter suppression tactics were rampant.
There was more than ample evidence that the Governor's race was stolen from Stacey Abrams.
There was more than ample evidence that the Governor's race was stolen from Stacey Abrams.
Watch the two documentary films featured below.
Watch the two documentary films featured below.
A Computer Server with Evidence for the Lawsuit Against Georgia Election Officials was Wiped Clean Immediately After the Suit was Filed.
A Computer Server with Evidence for the Lawsuit Against Georgia Election Officials was Wiped Clean Immediately After the Suit was Filed.
Watch the Full Film: (38-minutes)
Watch the Full Film: (38-minutes)
A 2019 documentary about voter suppression in Georgia during the 2018 midterm election.
A 2019 documentary about voter suppression in Georgia during the 2018 midterm election.
Two Documentary Films
Two Documentary Films
<<"Suppressed: The Fight To Vote"
<<"Suppressed: The Fight To Vote"
"All in: The Fight for Democracy">>
In 2018, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp suppressed hundreds of thousands of votes while running for governor. These films uncover the insidious voter suppression tactics, Kemp and politicians, all across the country used to stay in power.
"All in: The Fight for Democracy">>
In 2018, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp suppressed hundreds of thousands of votes while running for governor. These films uncover the insidious voter suppression tactics, Kemp and politicians, all across the country used to stay in power.
Poll closures, voter purges, not enough voting machines, lost power cords.
Poll closures, voter purges, not enough voting machines, lost power cords.
Voter suppression tactics targeted the African-American communities.
Voter suppression tactics targeted the African-American communities.
"All in: The Fight for Democracy" is about voter suppression & how Stacey Abrams "lost" in 2018.
"All in: The Fight for Democracy" is about voter suppression & how Stacey Abrams "lost" in 2018.
Watch the Trailer:
Watch the Trailer:
In the year 2024
In the year 2024
Kamala Harris "lost" to Donald Trump
Kamala Harris "lost" to Donald Trump
Voter suppression won.
Voter suppression won.
"...if all legal voters were allowed to vote, if all legal ballots were counted, Trump would have lost the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Vice-President Kamala Harris would have won the Presidency with 286 electoral votes."
"...if all legal voters were allowed to vote, if all legal ballots were counted, Trump would have lost the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Vice-President Kamala Harris would have won the Presidency with 286 electoral votes."
"And, if not for the mass purge of voters of color, if not for the mass disqualification of provisional and mail-in ballots, if not for the new mass “vigilante” challenges in swing states, Harris would have gained at least another 3,565,000 votes, topping Trump’s official popular vote tally by 1.2 million."
"And, if not for the mass purge of voters of color, if not for the mass disqualification of provisional and mail-in ballots, if not for the new mass “vigilante” challenges in swing states, Harris would have gained at least another 3,565,000 votes, topping Trump’s official popular vote tally by 1.2 million."
"Trump didn't win 2024 Election.
"Trump didn't win 2024 Election.
Investigative journalist Greg Palast proves the 2024 election was handed to Trump through underhanded voter suppression tactics.
Investigative journalist Greg Palast proves the 2024 election was handed to Trump through underhanded voter suppression tactics.
The only question now is... what do we do now that we know Trump's second term is illegitimate? "
The only question now is... what do we do now that we know Trump's second term is illegitimate? "
<<WATCH the interview with the investigative journalist Greg Palast on the Thom Hartman Program.
July 2021 Report - 2020 Polls Were SO Wrong - But Were They?
July 2021 Report - 2020 Polls Were SO Wrong - But Were They?
In light of the long history of suspicious election results presented above, we can only wonder what really happened in the down-ballot races in 2020.
In light of the long history of suspicious election results presented above, we can only wonder what really happened in the down-ballot races in 2020.
"Public opinion polls in the 2020 presidential election suffered from errors of “unusual magnitude,” the highest in 40 years according to a study conducted by the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)."
"Public opinion polls in the 2020 presidential election suffered from errors of “unusual magnitude,” the highest in 40 years according to a study conducted by the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)."
Polls overstated margin between Biden & Trump by 4 points.
Polls overstated margin between Biden & Trump by 4 points.
Polling in senatorial and gubernatorial races showed a similar pattern...polling pointed to possible Democratic gains in House races. Instead, Republicans gained seats.
Polling in senatorial and gubernatorial races showed a similar pattern...polling pointed to possible Democratic gains in House races. Instead, Republicans gained seats.
"A new, highly anticipated report from the leading association of pollsters confirms just how wrong the 2020 election polls were. But nine months after that closer-than-expected contest, the people asking why are still looking for answers.
"A new, highly anticipated report from the leading association of pollsters confirms just how wrong the 2020 election polls were. But nine months after that closer-than-expected contest, the people asking why are still looking for answers.
But unlike 2016, when pollsters could pinpoint factors like the education divide as reasons they underestimated Trump and offer specific recommendations to fix the problem, the authors of the new AAPO Research report couldn’t put their finger on the exact problem they face now."
But unlike 2016, when pollsters could pinpoint factors like the education divide as reasons they underestimated Trump and offer specific recommendations to fix the problem, the authors of the new AAPO Research report couldn’t put their finger on the exact problem they face now."
The Must-See Documentary About Elections Vulnerabilities
The Must-See Documentary About Elections Vulnerabilities
Watch the "Kill Chain" documentary FREE: https://www.hbo.com/video/documentaries/kill-chain/videos/kill-chain-the-cyber-war-on-americas-elections
Watch the "Kill Chain" documentary FREE: https://www.hbo.com/video/documentaries/kill-chain/videos/kill-chain-the-cyber-war-on-americas-elections
"In advance of the 2020 Presidential Election, Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections takes a deep dive into the weaknesses of today’s election technology, an issue that is little understood by the public or even lawmakers.
"In advance of the 2020 Presidential Election, Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections takes a deep dive into the weaknesses of today’s election technology, an issue that is little understood by the public or even lawmakers.
Kill Chain follows Finnish hacker and cyber security expert Harri Hursti as he travels across the U.S. and around the world to show how our election systems remain unprotected, with little accountability or transparency. Hursti’s eye-opening journey is supplemented by interviews with key figures in the election security community, cyber experts and U.S. senators from both parties who are fighting to secure the integrity of the vote before November 2020."
Kill Chain follows Finnish hacker and cyber security expert Harri Hursti as he travels across the U.S. and around the world to show how our election systems remain unprotected, with little accountability or transparency. Hursti’s eye-opening journey is supplemented by interviews with key figures in the election security community, cyber experts and U.S. senators from both parties who are fighting to secure the integrity of the vote before November 2020."
Who is Doing Something to Protect Election Hacking?
Who is Doing Something to Protect Election Hacking?
Congress had the opportunity but the GOP-controlled Senate refused to act.
Congress had the opportunity but the GOP-controlled Senate refused to act.
We Must Ask:
We Must Ask:
Why was the GOP not interested in passing a Cybersecurity bill that would prevent exploitation of the vulnerabilities in the U.S. voting systems?
Why was the GOP not interested in passing a Cybersecurity bill that would prevent exploitation of the vulnerabilities in the U.S. voting systems?
After a 3-year investigation, the Senate Intelligence Committee released this report in 2019:
After a 3-year investigation, the Senate Intelligence Committee released this report in 2019:
"Russian Active Measures Campaign and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election - Volume One: Russian Efforts Against Election Infrastructure with Additional Views" (click this link to read the report).
"Russian Active Measures Campaign and Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election - Volume One: Russian Efforts Against Election Infrastructure with Additional Views" (click this link to read the report).
A significant part at the end is "Minority Views of Senator Wyden":
A significant part at the end is "Minority Views of Senator Wyden":
"Experts are clear about the measures necessary to protect U.S. elections from cyber manipulation. Absent an accessibility need, most voters should hand-mark paper ballots. These critical reforms must be adopted throughout the country, which is why on June 27, 2019, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2722 the Securing America's Federal elections (SAFE) Act. The securing of the country's voting machines depends on this legislation being signed into law." He also mentioned requiring risk-limiting audits and a paper trail.
"Experts are clear about the measures necessary to protect U.S. elections from cyber manipulation. Absent an accessibility need, most voters should hand-mark paper ballots. These critical reforms must be adopted throughout the country, which is why on June 27, 2019, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2722 the Securing America's Federal elections (SAFE) Act. The securing of the country's voting machines depends on this legislation being signed into law." He also mentioned requiring risk-limiting audits and a paper trail.
On June 28, 2019, H.R. 2722 Securing America's Federal elections (SAFE) Act was received by the Senate, was "read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration." NO action was taken after that.
On June 28, 2019, H.R. 2722 Securing America's Federal elections (SAFE) Act was received by the Senate, was "read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration." NO action was taken after that.
The GOP obstructed the SAFE Act bill - it died in the Senate because Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not bring it to the floor for a vote.
The GOP obstructed the SAFE Act bill - it died in the Senate because Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not bring it to the floor for a vote.
Is Anyone Doing Something?
Is Anyone Doing Something?
The Election Integrity Advocates featured below are investigating and reporting.
The Election Integrity Advocates featured below are investigating and reporting.
Unfortunately, Democrats don't want to talk about this. (this page is continually updated)
Unfortunately, Democrats don't want to talk about this. (this page is continually updated)
Jennifer Cohn - Election Integrity Advocate
Jennifer Cohn - Election Integrity Advocate
"Trump’s election lies do not justify ignoring legitimate concerns about election security.
"Trump’s election lies do not justify ignoring legitimate concerns about election security.
The truth matters now more than ever. Without it, the Democrats may yet concede their way into a permanent Republican majority without bothering to confirm that the GOP didn’t cheat."
The truth matters now more than ever. Without it, the Democrats may yet concede their way into a permanent Republican majority without bothering to confirm that the GOP didn’t cheat."
Jennifer Cohn's Twitter Thread - April 6, 2021
Jennifer Cohn's Twitter Thread - April 6, 2021
43 Tweets That Tell the Story of the Complexities & Secrets of the Election Machine System, Fishy Results, the Media Non-Reaction, Supreme Court Decisions, the Investigations, Recounts, and All the Accountability that Didn't Happen
43 Tweets That Tell the Story of the Complexities & Secrets of the Election Machine System, Fishy Results, the Media Non-Reaction, Supreme Court Decisions, the Investigations, Recounts, and All the Accountability that Didn't Happen
Jennifer published an impressive Twitter thread that spelled out the history of suspicious elections since the year 2000. She gives us the details and identifies the players.
Jennifer published an impressive Twitter thread that spelled out the history of suspicious elections since the year 2000. She gives us the details and identifies the players.
Most of it is public information but just as we've attempted to do on this web page, she explains the timeline.
Most of it is public information but just as we've attempted to do on this web page, she explains the timeline.
What's great about her timeline is that she includes far more detail. Her thread features information about the media response (which was mostly a yawn) as well as legislation that was passed and legislation that was not passed when it should have been.
What's great about her timeline is that she includes far more detail. Her thread features information about the media response (which was mostly a yawn) as well as legislation that was passed and legislation that was not passed when it should have been.
She gives the details of when and how results were questioned, lawsuits that were filed, recounts that didn't happen, and recounts that did happen, with details of the one recount that allegedly took place in the dead of night after the Democrats had left the building.
She gives the details of when and how results were questioned, lawsuits that were filed, recounts that didn't happen, and recounts that did happen, with details of the one recount that allegedly took place in the dead of night after the Democrats had left the building.
How Disinformation Fueled Trump's Stop the Steal Campaign
by Jennifer Cohn
How Disinformation Fueled Trump's Stop the Steal Campaign
by Jennifer Cohn
March 8, 2021 - ES&S Voting Systems still have issues
March 8, 2021 - ES&S Voting Systems still have issues
Jennifer Cohn's investigative piece raises many questions.
Jennifer Cohn's investigative piece raises many questions.
Vulnerable Barcode Voting Technology in Georgia
Vulnerable Barcode Voting Technology in Georgia
"Ignoring the advice of independent cybersecurity experts, Georgia’s Secure, Accessible & Fair Elections (SAFE) Commission recommended that the state purchase controversial new touchscreen ballot-marking devices that use barcodes to capture and count voters’ selections.
"Ignoring the advice of independent cybersecurity experts, Georgia’s Secure, Accessible & Fair Elections (SAFE) Commission recommended that the state purchase controversial new touchscreen ballot-marking devices that use barcodes to capture and count voters’ selections.
That recommendation thumbs its nose at the advice of every independent cybersecurity expert who has weighed in on the issue of how to improve Georgia’s voting system.
That recommendation thumbs its nose at the advice of every independent cybersecurity expert who has weighed in on the issue of how to improve Georgia’s voting system.
The touchscreen system that the commission recommended generates paper printouts with barcodes that are supposed to encapsulate voters’ selections. These barcodes, which humans can’t read, are the only portion of the paper printouts counted by the scanners. According to computer science professor Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech, malevolent actors could manipulate the barcodes to do various things, such as instructing the scanners to flip votes, and voters would have no idea."
The touchscreen system that the commission recommended generates paper printouts with barcodes that are supposed to encapsulate voters’ selections. These barcodes, which humans can’t read, are the only portion of the paper printouts counted by the scanners. According to computer science professor Richard DeMillo of Georgia Tech, malevolent actors could manipulate the barcodes to do various things, such as instructing the scanners to flip votes, and voters would have no idea."
August 3, 2020 Tweet by Jennifer Cohn
August 3, 2020 Tweet by Jennifer Cohn
In August 2020 many Florida counties were destroying digital ballot images. Those are public records and it's illegal to destroy them.
In August 2020 many Florida counties were destroying digital ballot images. Those are public records and it's illegal to destroy them.
See Jennifer Cohn's August 2020 Tweet and watch the video with John Brakey of Audit Elections USA: https://twitter.com/jennycohn1/status/1290409045505880064
See Jennifer Cohn's August 2020 Tweet and watch the video with John Brakey of Audit Elections USA: https://twitter.com/jennycohn1/status/1290409045505880064
Read the Press Release from Audit Elections USA:
Read the Press Release from Audit Elections USA:
Read the 2019 article that Jennifer refers to:
Read the 2019 article that Jennifer refers to:
"For years, U.S. election officials and voting machine vendors have insisted that critical election systems are never connected to the internet and therefore can’t be hacked.
"For years, U.S. election officials and voting machine vendors have insisted that critical election systems are never connected to the internet and therefore can’t be hacked.
But a group of election security experts have found what they believe to be nearly three dozen backend election systems in 10 states connected to the internet over the last year, including some in critical swing states. These include systems in nine Wisconsin counties, in four Michigan counties, and in seven Florida counties—all states that are perennial battlegrounds in presidential elections."
But a group of election security experts have found what they believe to be nearly three dozen backend election systems in 10 states connected to the internet over the last year, including some in critical swing states. These include systems in nine Wisconsin counties, in four Michigan counties, and in seven Florida counties—all states that are perennial battlegrounds in presidential elections."
-by Kim Zetter, Exclusive: Critical U.S. Election Systems Have Been Left Exposed Online Despite Official Denials - August 8, 2019
-by Kim Zetter, Exclusive: Critical U.S. Election Systems Have Been Left Exposed Online Despite Official Denials - August 8, 2019
Jonathan Simon - Election Integrity Advocate
Jonathan Simon - Election Integrity Advocate
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CODE RED challenges the assumption that we voted our way over the cliff. It explores the possibility that since the dawn of computerized elections with votes counted in the partisan, proprietary, pitch-dark of cyberspace--the national car behaved like a self-driving car, programmer unknown.
CODE RED challenges the assumption that we voted our way over the cliff. It explores the possibility that since the dawn of computerized elections with votes counted in the partisan, proprietary, pitch-dark of cyberspace--the national car behaved like a self-driving car, programmer unknown.
It examines those elections and the veer in American politics, culminating in the Age of Trump, reaching conclusions about who or what has been driving the car that are both more chilling (it’s not us) and more encouraging (it’s not us) than anything else.
It examines those elections and the veer in American politics, culminating in the Age of Trump, reaching conclusions about who or what has been driving the car that are both more chilling (it’s not us) and more encouraging (it’s not us) than anything else.
Alison Greene writes about voting systems and election anomalies
Alison Greene writes about voting systems and election anomalies
Alison Greene questioned 2020 Senate election results that didn't look quite right
Alison Greene questioned 2020 Senate election results that didn't look quite right
Her articles explain the differences between the electronic voting machine companies, the concerns raised, and the aspects of the 2020 election that don't quite make sense.
Her articles explain the differences between the electronic voting machine companies, the concerns raised, and the aspects of the 2020 election that don't quite make sense.
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January 12, 2021 - by Alison Greene
January 12, 2021 - by Alison Greene
2022 Midterms :
Election Security Agencies Are Sounding the Alarm - But it Might Be Too Late!
2022 Midterms :
Election Security Agencies Are Sounding the Alarm - But it Might Be Too Late!
July 2022
July 2022
CISA Flags Election System Threats Ahead of Midterms
CISA Flags Election System Threats Ahead of Midterms
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center are urging state and local election officials to secure their systems.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center are urging state and local election officials to secure their systems.
THIS IS A COMPLETE JOKE - because the election security ship has sailed. The Radical Right is installing GOP election deniers into election official positions all over the country. It's no secret what they plan to do. In certain states, they will use recently passed laws to legally overturn any results they don't like. That means that a Democrat will never again win in those states.
THIS IS A COMPLETE JOKE - because the election security ship has sailed. The Radical Right is installing GOP election deniers into election official positions all over the country. It's no secret what they plan to do. In certain states, they will use recently passed laws to legally overturn any results they don't like. That means that a Democrat will never again win in those states.
These guidelines are great but what more proof do we need that no GOP-controlled state is interested in secure and fair elections?
These guidelines are great but what more proof do we need that no GOP-controlled state is interested in secure and fair elections?
It's quite possible that Democracy is already dead.
It's quite possible that Democracy is already dead.
The 2020 Election Law Journal Report - Published in February BEFORE the Election
The 2020 Election Law Journal Report - Published in February BEFORE the Election
"Computers can be hacked, so election integrity requires a voting system in which paper ballots can be recounted by hand."
"Computers can be hacked, so election integrity requires a voting system in which paper ballots can be recounted by hand."
"...election integrity requires a voting system in which paper ballots can be recounted by hand.
"...election integrity requires a voting system in which paper ballots can be recounted by hand.
However, paper ballots provide no assurance unless they accurately record the votes.
However, paper ballots provide no assurance unless they accurately record the votes.
Voters can express their intent by indelibly hand-marking ballots, or using computers called ballot-marking device (BMDs). Voters can make mistakes, but only BMDs are subject to hacking, bugs, and misconfiguration of the software that prints marked ballots.
Voters can express their intent by indelibly hand-marking ballots, or using computers called ballot-marking device (BMDs). Voters can make mistakes, but only BMDs are subject to hacking, bugs, and misconfiguration of the software that prints marked ballots.
Election-Law-Journal-Ballot-Marking-Devices-Can-Be-Hacked-Feb-2020.pdfMost voters don't review BMD-printed ballots, and fail to notice when the printed vote is not what they expressed.
Most voters don't review BMD-printed ballots, and fail to notice when the printed vote is not what they expressed.
Why Was THIS Story Not Front Page News? Why Not a Wake-up Call for Dems?
Why Was THIS Story Not Front Page News? Why Not a Wake-up Call for Dems?
Nov. 19, 2021 - FBI Investigates Hacking Attempt
Nov. 19, 2021 - FBI Investigates Hacking Attempt
The GOP Was at it Again in Ohio
The GOP Was at it Again in Ohio
Did they ever stop trying to hack voting machines?
Did they ever stop trying to hack voting machines?
"The FBI is investigating an attempted hacking of an Ohio election network that occurred in May, multiple sources told The Washington Post.
"The FBI is investigating an attempted hacking of an Ohio election network that occurred in May, multiple sources told The Washington Post.
Two people familiar with the matter reportedly said that someone attempted to hack the Lake County election network on May 4 from inside the office of John Hamercheck (R), chairman of the county's Board of Commissioners.
Two people familiar with the matter reportedly said that someone attempted to hack the Lake County election network on May 4 from inside the office of John Hamercheck (R), chairman of the county's Board of Commissioners.
A spokesperson for Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) said investigators with the office think a government official was behind the attempted breach."
A spokesperson for Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) said investigators with the office think a government official was behind the attempted breach."
Voting Machine Hashcode Testing: Unsurprisingly insecure and surprisingly insecure
Voting Machine Hashcode Testing: Unsurprisingly insecure and surprisingly insecure
"Every time that we imagine a voting-machine manufacturer might have sound cybersecurity practices, it turns out that they’ve taken shortcuts and they’ve made mistakes. In this, voting-machine manufacturers are no different from other makers of software."
"Every time that we imagine a voting-machine manufacturer might have sound cybersecurity practices, it turns out that they’ve taken shortcuts and they’ve made mistakes. In this, voting-machine manufacturers are no different from other makers of software."
"If we want to trust our elections, we should vote on hand-marked paper ballots, counted by optical scanners, and recountable by hand."
"If we want to trust our elections, we should vote on hand-marked paper ballots, counted by optical scanners, and recountable by hand."
Why Won't Democrats Go Near This Issue?
Why Won't Democrats Go Near This Issue?
The GOP has masterfully steered Democrats away from investigating election anomalies by using their usual tactic of projection - accusing opponents of doing what they are guilty of doing.
The GOP has masterfully steered Democrats away from investigating election anomalies by using their usual tactic of projection - accusing opponents of doing what they are guilty of doing.
Are There More Journalists with the Courage to Investigate Suspicious Election Results of the Past?
Are There More Journalists with the Courage to Investigate Suspicious Election Results of the Past?
Hand-Written Paper Ballots Are the ONLY Way to Ensure Election Security.
Hand-Written Paper Ballots Are the ONLY Way to Ensure Election Security.
OPTIONAL Reading if you want more proof of issues:
Past Voting Machine Software, Ownership & Lobbying Issues
OPTIONAL Reading if you want more proof of issues:
Past Voting Machine Software, Ownership & Lobbying Issues
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