GOP ADMITS Vote Suppression IN COURT

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-20-2008
GOP ADMITS Vote Suppression IN COURT
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Tue, 10-21-2008 - 2:06pm
You can keep your whole "ACORN" hysteria, folks: here's the real thing, admitted in Michigan, in court papers, by the Michigan GOP:





MI Republicans Admit to Illegal Foreclosure Scheme, “Surrender” to Democrats
By: emptywheel Monday October 20, 2008 8:53 am

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iVillage Member
Registered: 07-04-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 2:33pm

>>. The settlement acknowledges the existence of an illegal scheme by the Republicans to use mortgage foreclosure lists to deny foreclosure victims their right to vote.<<

How slimy can you get? Seriously, how low will they go?

Very nice post BTW but I'm afraid I hear crickets off in the distance.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-18-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 3:40pm

It is an absolutely amazing story which of course will get no play in the mainstream media. Here's some of thoughts I've had lately about what the GOP dirty trick squad is up to. This is speculation on my part. One of the things I've kept asking myself during this campaign season is what

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-08-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 4:46pm

You can bet I'll be checking and double checking when I vote to make sure that the lights aren't switching from one candidate to another.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-17-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 5:17pm

I think it all hinges on who you believe.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081020/METRO03/810200405/1409/METRO

"In September, Macomb County Republican Party Chairman James Carabelli was quoted in an online news publication saying conservatives planned to have staffers at the polls armed with foreclosure lists to ensure those no longer living at the correct addresses don't vote. Carabelli has steadfastly denied making the statement or have any such plans to do so.


Members of the state Republican Party backed Carabelli, saying there had never been any plans to use foreclosure lists. "


iVillage Member
Registered: 10-20-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 5:43pm

More lib lies and propaganda...probably to cover up their HUGE voter fraud conspiracy. Pretty low, but hardly plumbing new depths for the Dems.

Dems, GOP settle foreclosure lawsuit
Jim Lynch / The Detroit News

DETROIT -- Democrats have agreed to settle their federal lawsuit alleging Michigan Republicans planned to use foreclosure information to keep some residents from voting Nov. 4, but debate continues over whether such a plan existed.

Several Democratic groups sued state and Macomb County Republicans last month after learning of an alleged plan to contest voters at the polls if their homes have been foreclosed on. A statement released today by representatives of those Democratic groups indicates the two sides have reached a settlement that ends the lawsuit, but the statement indicated Republicans did have a foreclosure plan in place.

"On Monday, state Republican officials restated their position that not such program was ever considered or planned."

According to Bill Nowling, spokesman for the Michigan GOP, the settlement reads:

"Obama for America, the Democratic National Committee and individual Macomb County residents have alleged that the Republican National Committee, the Michigan Republican Party and the Macomb County Republican Party were planning to use foreclosure lists to challenge certain voters on Election Day.

"The Republicans have denied the allegations and have stated that they never intended to challenge voters based on any such list. To clarify the matter for all voters, all parties are pleased that they agree that the existence of a person's address on a foreclosure list does not provide a reasonable basis for challenging the person's eligibility to vote and that none of these parties will challenge any voter's eligibility on that basis."

In September, Macomb County Republican Party Chairman James Carabelli was quoted in an online news publication saying conservatives planned to have staffers at the polls armed with foreclosure lists to ensure those no longer living at the correct addresses don't vote. Carabelli has steadfastly denied making the statement or have any such plans to do so.

Members of the state Republican Party backed Carabelli, saying there had never been any plans to use foreclosure lists.

A morning release from the Michigan Democratic Party appears to have been issued in conjunction with Republican groups including the Republican National Committee, the Michigan Republican Party and the Macomb County Republican Party.

"Today's settlement protects the voting rights of all Michigan citizens and guarantees that Republicans cannot use foreclosure lists to deny or challenge anyone's right to vote," said Mark Brewer, Michigan's Democratic Party Chairman, in Monday's statement. "It is no surprise the Republicans back-pedaled when their illegal scheme was revealed, and their surrender today ensures that Republicans cannot take advantage of the economic crisis to deny anyone's voting rights."

Nowling said nothing about the settlement ever included acknowledgment of a foreclosure plan.

"That is completely and utterly false," Nowling said. "They made it up."

Foreclosure could make a voter ineligible in a precinct if he or she has moved to a location outside the area more than 60 days prior. But a list of foreclosures would not necessarily provide poll watchers with all the information they need. Someone who has been foreclosed on may still be living in the home or they might have relocated to another residence inside the same voting district.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081020/METRO03/810200405/1409/METRO

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-08-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 7:12pm
bump
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-03-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 7:29pm
They don't believe anything that doesn't come from a Right Wing site.
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-20-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 7:36pm
Uh-huh. Awfully convenient to come out and tell the media what the settlement really says....when the settlement itself is under seal and won't be revealed. However, as I've already noted elsewhere, here's what happens when your average GoOPer thinks nobody can fact-check 'em (either because the facts are sealed, or they think no one was looking, etc...)

Short version: they LIE.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-20-2008
Tue, 10-21-2008 - 9:49pm
I guess the Dems don't take it very well when their lies are exposed to the light of day.

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