Presidential Election Dirty Tricks: Have you been affected by any political schemes?
SodaHead Politics
2008/11/03 21:10:04
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Voter persuasion, intimidation and misleading advertisements are nothing new in the political game during election time. However, in the days leading up to the 2008 presidential election between Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, and Republican candidate, John McCain, threats have reached new heights. The Voting Rights Act protects the rights of citizens, making it a prosecutable offense to mislead or intimidate voters, but pointing the finger at the culprit is the hard part.
During this 2008 presidential election, complaints have been filed about threats circulating, warning voters to be cautious when going to the polling stations. One such threat was spread in a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Philadelphia, warning citizens that they could be arrested at the polling station for any criminal convictions or even unpaid tickets. Email is another common medium for spreading bogus information which has affected many voting citizens, as well as receiving fake, but authentic looking, flyers at your door step.
During this 2008 presidential election, complaints have been filed about threats circulating, warning voters to be cautious when going to the polling stations. One such threat was spread in a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Philadelphia, warning citizens that they could be arrested at the polling station for any criminal convictions or even unpaid tickets. Email is another common medium for spreading bogus information which has affected many voting citizens, as well as receiving fake, but authentic looking, flyers at your door step.
Top Opinion
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ML 2008/11/04 22:04:46Yes, I've been affected by a political scam when...
+8Black Panthers blocked the doorway into a polling place near my home. One of the two men was brandishing a nightstick and using it to intimidate voters. The police took him away. His partner in crime was angry because their antics were caught by news cameras. They were blocking voters who seemed not to agree with their agenda - otherwise known as Barack Obama. Please God - let John and Sarah be victorious today! It's America's only hope for domestic peace!
Racists like you will shape up or ship out tomorrow.
"I'm the line manager out here. I'm the committee person for the 14th Ward, 4th Division," said Jackson, who was wearing a Panthers uniform.A spokeswoman for the DA's office said that office didn't receive a single complaint about voter intimidation at the location.No charges were filed in Tuesday's incident on Fairmount Avenue. As of about 4:30 p.m., police reported no major problems. The DA's office said it received half the calls it did in the 2004 presidential election.