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Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Angie — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:49:51 -0000

Citizen A wrote: "All we need to do is add a requirement that each candidate has served 6 to 8 years in federal prison and received a certificate of attendance. That way we will know they are qualified to hold office in Illinois. I think this is where Fitz is headed with his investigations, indictments, and prosecutions."

lol

Go check out Fitzy's blog on the Web sometime. Apparently, he has a sense of humor in addition to being a relentless prosecutor. Also, he lists The Ramones as favorite musicians. Quick! Can anyone come up with lyrics for Rod Blagojevich?

Twenty twenty twenty-four hours to go
I wanna be indicted
Nothing to do, nowhere to go
I wanna be indicted

Just put me in some handcuffs
Get my lawyers on the plane
Hurry hurry hurry
Before I go insane
I can't control my fundraisers
I can't control my state...

I hope more pols get a big "Merry Fitzmas" and a bunch of unsealed gifts this Holiday season.: )

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Concerned — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:17:46 -0000

Did Obama get Tony Resko's advice on this speech?

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

markg8 — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:01:45 -0000

The robocalls Repubs used in IL-06 and approximately 52 other races around the country are from what I understand already illegal. But Rollcall just reported on 10-24 that the FEC wasn't going to investigate anymore instances of voter suppression from 2004 because it had neither the manpower or the resources. That's typical Republican modus operandi. Strip the regulatory agency of power and then pull whatever they want.
Don Segretti would be proud.

By law the caller is supposed to identify who the call is from at the beginning of the call, not the end. The intro of these calls said "I have important information for you about Tammy Duckworth". If you listened to the whole thing you got an earful of the same old Republican slander about her and that was the end of it. If you hung up - like most people always do - you got called back, sometimes immediately, sometimes an hour later but invariably many times. One guy claimed he got 17 calls in one evening, another 14 times.

These calls were intended to negate Duckworth's volunteer phonebanker/canvasser advantage. They worked. Starting in mid October people were calling her office telling "us" to stop calling. Doors were slammed in our faces and phones hung up in our ears.

Obama and Reid ought to hold hearings. Subpoena everybody involved at the NRCC, the companies they outsourced the work to, Karl Rove and Peter Roskam. Make a big stink about this and then pass a law that says any efforts to subvert not just any single political party with this garbage but our demcoracy itself of which elections are the bedrock are punishable by up to 10 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines. Then fully fund the FEC so it can do it's job.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Patrick Guiney — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:34:45 -0000

What about Democrats in Chicago and Cook County and the new Seqouia machines? Let's have Federal hearings and laws on that. Please Obama help here at home.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

RFK fan — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:48:29 -0000

In a state where a state legislative race is very narrowly lost and in which a bunch of postcards mysteriously arrived in the mailboxes of African-Americans telling them their votes would be illegal, such concerns are not illogical. If there is not a valid concern, you have nothing to worry about. Methinks you doth protest too much.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Citizen A — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:43:45 -0000

And the answer is: All we need to do is add a requirement that each candidate has served 6 to 8 years in federal prison and received a certificate of attendance. That way we will know they are qualified to hold office in Illinois. I think this is where Fitz is headed with his investigations, indictments, and prosecutions.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Way Northsider — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:48:12 -0000

Wonderboy - could you please cite the evidence you used to conclude that "..Michael Moore is such a arrogant fat head, he has no right to be mentioned or quoted here." I am not aware of how one evaluates these things before deciding on such "rights". Please elucidate. Thanks.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

WonderBoy — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:23:11 -0000

Can you imagine what Obama is thinking? He must think we're too stupid to know anything.

The last thing we need is another bunch of arrogant know-it-alls playing God during campaign season, thinking they have to protect us from ourselves.

Thanks Senator, you must think we're too stupid to know lies and garbage when we see it.

It sounds like Democrats want to take the "they stole the elections" myths and ride them into legislation to totally screw up elections in their favor.

Also, Michael Moore is such a arrogant fat head, he has no right to be mentioned or quoted here.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Long Time Reader; First Time P — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:04:33 -0000

I just love how the story talks about how those evil Republicans were being dishonest. Where the heck does Obama think they learned the trick?

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Angie — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:27:23 -0000

Mike Williams wrote: "Stay tuned, AngieÃ¢â‚¬Â¦stay tuned.

Pay attention to the number of Democratic Legislators who begin to speak out against the Governor as his investigations go on."

Oh goodie. I'm salivating like Pavlov's dog in the psych experiments.

Hey, someone should start a bipartisan bust-the-crooks panel where sensible and sane members of both parties get together and nail the worst of 'em. That would create more of a climate of trust around here.

Of course, everyone voting for AG Madigan in huge numbers was a great start (a round of applause for all of us).

Gotta say, though, the press is fantastic. Front page story in the Sun-Times about the Rezko/Mrs. B real estate deal. Oh yes!!!

Aside from our forum host's excellent reporting, I might just have other reasons to still continue to read the Times. Oh, and when they report on my university, they always put us somewhere up front, too. Not far from the early news under some Education section, but sometimes on page 3, 4, or 5. Keep that up, ST.: )

Last note: Couldn't Michael Moore do a documentary about Illinois corruption? I'm not a fan of his, but gosh, wouldn't you just love to see him agitate people like Rod? lol

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

ArchPundit — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:19:20 -0000

So slick he also introduced a simliar piece of legislation last year

http://www.commondreams.org...

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Casey Jones — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 13:52:06 -0000

Hey, how about the Senator looks at the antics of Blago's people over the last several months and includes a provision to prevent campaign staffers from videotaping the crowds and getting the license plate numbers of cars at your opponents rallies?

Obama's handlers are slick, very slick - To say a negative word about this particular piece of fluff legislation is pretty much the equivalent of publicly disparaging "Mom" and swearing off "Apple Pie"...

If he's starting stuff like this already, it's going to be a LLLOOONNNGGG time til 2008!

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

GWM_GOP — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:18:50 -0000

Well polish up the trophy for feel good legislation of the year. How could a bill with a name like that be anything but wonderful. Let's not read it and just pass it now, now, now!

Have to hand it to the man though...this is another chance for the media to get off to their boyfriend.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Victor Guillemette — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:50:09 -0000

The GOP may be the perpetrators nationwide or in other areas.

BUT if Senator Barack Obama wants to stop voter fraud or intimidation he should go after the Democrats in Chicago.

I voted and the paper towel said the opposite of what I did and I had to redo it with the judges help, I have doubts my vote was counted right.

Intimidation, LOL, have you seen the gang members working for Regular Democratic candidates in Chicago. Senator Obama should look to his supporters and in his backyard.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

anonymous — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:34:17 -0000

on a previous article you noted that companies that used recorded voices rather than human scored better. that just amazed me. to tell you the truth I've had some of the best experiences I've ever had this last election campaigning in person. Somebody told me they wouldn't take a sign, called me back on my cell which I called on because they had caller id and told me they would. I was walking and someone said, I was wondering if someone was going to come around, makes a difference. I think he's got an idea on the robocalls, they could and should be regulated. on the mailers, the same but the big question is whos there in person is very important. you think that commercials are the most important votegetters but maybe not

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Little Egypt — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:36:32 -0000

Anon 4:43. Please make a plane reservation for Michael Moore to come to Illinois and enforce #12. I would even chip in for the ticket.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Ghost — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:23:00 -0000

They concept is not bad, but the execution opnes the door for greater abuse. overall this would have the potentil to freeze out or chill political speech, making people afraid to give opinions or be subject to suit. balancing the needs for free speech, especially in political debates and elections, we are better off with the current harm then with the harm this would create.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

bbishere2 — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:05:32 -0000

Too bad this wasn't enacted before this last governor's race - it'd kept about 2/3 of Hot Rod's BS off the tube!

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Rex — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:02:33 -0000

My first thought of the words Deceptive Practices pictured Obama standing next to his new home. I no longer respect the man or anything he say.s

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Mike Williams — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:43:38 -0000

Stay tuned, Angie...stay tuned.

Pay attention to the number of Democratic Legislators who begin to speak out against the Governor as his investigations go on.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Carl Nyberg — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:39:15 -0000

I'm actually OK with photo ID being standard with exceptions.

Why does an elderly person who doesn't drive need a photo ID?

But in exchange for tightening the voter identification we need stronger laws to guarantee reasonable access to the voting process and enforcement to make the laws reality.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Angie — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:37:50 -0000

Ã¢â‚¬Å“12) We will not tolerate politicians who are corrupt and break the law. And we promise you we will go after the corrupt politicians on our side first. If we fail to do this, we need you to call us on it."

Rinnng! Rinnng!

That's the sound of the Clue Phone calling up Illinois voters.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

No Kool-Aid, Thanks. — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:32:30 -0000

Dan, you are such a tool, your folks should have named you Stanley.

"If Senator Obama files a bill, you can take it to the bank that itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s constitutional."

When will he walk across Lake Michigan? I don't want to miss the spectacle. Give us a break.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Mike Williams — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:29:47 -0000

The rhetoric from some of the Republicans here is really something. They must be running scared of Obama.

At any rate, one thing I thought of during the campaign would be to require a robocall to identify who is making the call as the first thing that must be said. So, for instance, if calling in the 6th Congressional, it would be "Hello, this is paid for by the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. I have some very important information for you about Tammy Duckworth." That way, when the voter hangs up, they are not left solely with the impression that the call came from Tammy, as the case was this year.

Remember that the Republicans used this tactic also in Florida, Pennsylvania, Conn., Wyoming, and Ohio, proving yet again that the GOP is the party of vote fraud, disinformation, and scare tactics.

Re: Obama introduces “Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2006″

Louis G. Atsaves — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:27:44 -0000

Michael Moore writes:

"12) We will not tolerate politicians who are corrupt and break the law. And we promise you we will go after the corrupt politicians on our side first. If we fail to do this, we need you to call us on it. Simply because we are in power does not give us the right to turn our heads the other way when our party goes astray. Please perform this important duty as the loyal opposition."

Except in Illinois?