Ann Coulter’s Growing Legal Troubles

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2007 You may recall that right-wing hate-monger Ann Coulter was accused of voter fraud not too long ago, for registering to vote using her real estate agent's address. Now it turns out she may have used the same address to register a driver's license -- meaning Coulter could be charged with two third-degree felonies and one misdemeanor, if only someone would prosecute the case. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

E.J. Dionne Jr.: No More NASCAR Fakers

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 19, 2006 It's shocking how quickly the "real America," as described by political pollsters, morphed from Bush/Cheney country to Stewart/Colbert country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ellen Goodman: The New ‘Values’ Voters

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Nov 9, 2006 This year, voters valued their ability to shoot down draconian abortion laws, to raise the minimum wage and to send an unequivocal message to the warmongers in the White House. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Most Voters Disapprove of Iraq, Want Troops Out

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 The majority of voters disapprove of the war in Iraq "and believe the US should withdraw some or all troops," according to New York Times exit polls The economy was the No 1 concern, followed closely by terrorism and the Iraq war In congressional decisions, corruption and scandal were also highly important. Dig deeper

Is the GOP Using Robo-Calls to Depress Turnout?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2006 In Nebraska, it appears GOP operatives are blanketing residents with "robo-calls" containing the Democratic candidate's voice -- in order to get voters so angry with the Dem that they vote against him We agree with John at AMERICAblog: Throw these bums in jail . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Voters Call RNCC Calls ‘Harassment’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 Automated "robo-calls" from GOP computers are infuriating people across the nation, who say they have to disconnect their phones to escape the bombardment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: Longing for the Reality-Based Community

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2006 If nothing else, a Democratic victory at the polls would mark a return to governance by people guided by facts, not emotions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Frist Asks the Impossible

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said if Republican candidates want to win in November, they should get voters to focus on issues other than the Iraq war. (h/t: AMERICAblog) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Independent Surge Troubles Politicians

Staff / Truthdig Oct 24, 2006 The number of independent voters has grown steadily in recent years, particularly in the Southwest. Politicians have had a difficult time appealing to the less predictable group, which includes everyone from ex-libertarians to young people who think of political parties as irrelevant. Update: A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows independents favor Democrats by 2 to 1. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

November Slaughter

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Diebold Voting Machine Hacked in Four Minutes

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2006 Bev Harris of BlackBoxVoting recently got her hands on a Diebold voting machine and was able to hack it in four minutes with tools that cost $12. Harris? handiwork is just the latest demonstration of how vulnerable electronic voting machines are to vote manipulation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Did Bush & Co. ‘Floridize’ Mexico’s Voter Rolls?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2006 The FBI obtained Mexico's voter lists via the same contractor that Florida Gov Jeb Bush used to scrub alleged felons from the voter rolls The FBI supposedly obtained the lists as part of counter-terror operations, but there's reason to suspect those lists will end up helping President Bush's favored candidate into office in Mexico (more) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )