RNC Chairman Letter In Response To Voter Fraud Report By The American Center For Voting Rights

Republican National Committee ^ | August 9, 2005

[RWR8189]

Contact: Tracey Schmitt
202-863-8614

WASHINGTON – The following is a letter sent from RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman to Mr. Brian Lunde and Mr. Mark Hearne of the American Center for Voting Rights in response to their report on voter fraud entitled: “Vote Fraud, Intimidation & Suppression In The 2004 Presidential Election.”

August 9, 2005

Brian A. Lunde
Mark F. Hearne
American Center for Voting Rights Legislative Fund
1300 Eye St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Dear Mr. Lunde and Mr. Hearne:

Thank you for sending me a copy of your report “Vote Fraud, Intimidation & Suppression In The 2004 Presidential Election.” I received and examined the report last week, and I agree with you that it is vitally important that our election system be free from fraud and intimidation. When the American people walk into voting booths, they deserve to be confident in the integrity of the system.

As your report documents, this is unfortunately not always the case. And while I believe that the instances of fraud you have revealed are the exception, not the rule, that does not mean that we should accept them – and we will not.

I strongly support your proposal of a zero-tolerance policy toward election fraud and intimidation, and I would encourage Chairman Dean and the Democrat Party to do the same. The position of the Republican National Committee is simple: we will not tolerate fraud; we will not tolerate intimidation; we will not tolerate suppression. No employee, associate, or any person representing the Republican Party who engages in these kinds of acts will remain in that position. Republicans do not need to resort to fraud and intimidation to win, and no Republican who does deserves victory.

Last week marked the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. That landmark legislation made a statement of principle: the right to vote belongs to all of us, and no one has the right to take it away or dilute it by intimidation, fraud or suppression. The Republican Party will not rest until this principle is upheld.

Sincerely,

Ken Mehlman
Chairman, Republican National Committee

[GeorgeW23225]

Mehlman didn't have to mention the democRAT voter fraud. It was already listed and documented in the report..........

[GeorgeW23225]

But that isn't true. There were lawsuits and court challenges. Unfortunately, they weren't upheld by the courts.

[cripplecreek]

Show me some evidence of those lawsuits and challenges. (in all of those states)

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Let me guess...you're a Losertarian, right?

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Let me guess...you're a Losertarian, right?

[cripplecreek]

Let me guess, you can't come up with any evidence.

LOL

[GeorgeW23225]

The lawsuits on the Governors race in Washington State are well documented and have been posted here at The Free Republic.

Also, the thugs who slashed tires in Wisconsin in an attempt to prevent voters from getting to the polls, are currently in jail.

Don't get me wrong. I abhor voter fraud, and, next to terrorism, find it to be a serious threat to our freedom.

But, let's also be practical. The massive voter fraud on the part of democRATS has permeated to EVERY State, County, City and Town throughout the U.S.A. It is impossible to stop all of it. Unfortunately.

However, I think they shot their wad in 2004, and they still lost on a national level.

As far as I'm concerned, anyone involved with election manipulation in any way, shape or form, should receive a mandatory jail term, and, should lose their voting franchise forever.

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and in one voter precinct, only democRATS were allowed to vote. Their registration was checked at the front door, and only unlocked when they proved democRAT loyalty.

Of course, we complained to the election board, called Police, etc, but, it was so wide spread and so rampant, that we couldn't do much more about it.

Perhaps a Federal mandate to make sure all States have the same voter requirements would be the answer. Some people would argue that this would make it harder for people to vote. I say that is nonsense. It would make it MORE difficult ONLY to those who are frauds!!

[Trust but Verify]

Thanks. I was just about to point that out, but you did it much nicer tahn I would have.

[GeorgeW23225]

You're welcome!!

It sure would be a big help if the people who post here would at the very least, read the report, before going off on some tirade about something they DIDN'T even read!!

[Peach]

Excellent. But once again, I would hope the RNC actually USES this information in a commercial and talking points. We should INSIST on it.

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

Thanks! I'll have to read the report. Haven't had a chance yet.

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

You caught me! Good job! I read the article but, not the report and made a false assumption. Thanks again for setting me straight!

[GeorgeW23225]

You're welcome!!

[GeorgeW23225]

Actually, the ACVR report isn't new. It's been out for some time. It has been previously posted here at The FRee Republic.

It did receive some press (FOX) but, was basically ignored by the the rest of the MSM. What a surprise!! (NOT!!)

[fantom]

correct and as long as people keep passing away and felons felon, the dem's can at least maintain a holding pattern

[GeorgeW23225]

Go to the website of The American Center for Voting Rights. (American Center for Voting Rights.Org)

It has a list of States where voter fraud took place. It also has an overview where they did or did not find any truth to the allegations.

Unless I missed something, no Republican collusion with voter fraud was found or confirmed.

However.........the democRATS have a lot of explaining to do!! What else is new???

[GeorgeW23225]

I understand your point, but, take a look at the report by The American Center for Voting Rights.Org, and you'll see that the democRATS are being exposed and caught, one by one.

Not soon enough for me, but at least it's a start!!

[cripplecreek]

I'll check out that site.

This is a link to a NRO article about this past election night in Detroit. This sort of thing is common. Detroit elections officials have a habit of waiting till results for the rest of the state come in.
http://www.nationalreview.com/battleground/2004/battleground200411040640.asp

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

WOW! Really good stuff and news there at ACVR. I didn't know what was going on with some of these cases. It's interesting that cases against the Repubs seem to have no merit, while many of those against the Dems are going forward and even have Dem witnesses. Hooray! As to the tire slashing in Madison - it looks like the trial for the 5 has been postponed until Jan.-06. I will share this site with others.

[California Patriot]

Mehlman's letter is crap. It says nothing.

We are on our own. Kudos to ACVR for its report.