Trump's Basis For Voter Fraud Paranoia? 'Look At What Is Registering'

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo

PHILADELPHIA -- President Donald Trump, in remarks to a GOP retreat in Philadelphia Thursday, hinted at his administration's plans for a major investigation into voter fraud.

"We also need to keep the ballot box safe from illegal voting," Trump said. "Believe me, you take look at what is registering, folks -- they like to say, Oh, Trump Trump Trump... take a look at what is registering.'"

It is unclear exactly what Trump meant by "what is registering," but his White House Press Secretary said Wednesday that the investigation will focus on "urban areas."

"I think in terms of registration ... you've got folks on rolls that have been deceased or have moved or are registered in two counties," he said. "This isn't just about the 2016 election — this is about the integrity of our voting system."

Ironically, at least four people close to Trump have been found to be registered to vote in more than one state.

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Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trump-voter-fraud-registering

[tenorly]

1. "What" as in animals.

What's a lie without a dog whistle, right?

[blm]

2. Good idea, let's do a FULL investigation of every voter roll and of Crosscheck and their methods.

Every level of the voting process deserves a FULL ON INVESTIGATION. A FULL AUDIT of the election in EVERY state. Don't you agree, Donald?

Dems should call for a full investigation at every level of the process and see how quick GOP is to block it.

[unblock]

3. will he sign an executive order requiring people to de-register themselves within 30 days of dying?

[Laf.La.Dem.]

4. Please add VOTER SUPPRESSION to your investigation!!

[jalan48]

5. It's a scapegoating diversion. He needs to focus the public's attention off of himself.

[Lanius]

6. Yes, people who are dead are on the rolls

probably because they died recently and haven't been taken off yet. And there are people registered in more than one district. The thing is, the dead people don't vote! And the people registered in more than one district (usually) aren't voting in more than one! So there is no (or not much) voter fraud!

And looking at the "urban areas" is, for course, code for "black and brown" communities. So much for any type of outreach to the minority groups!

[Bayard]

7. What is registering?

Klingons? Hobbits?

I'm actually registered in two states, just dawned on me yesterday. Registered in KY now, but no doubt still in CA. Yeah, I went back there to double vote.

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Is he referring to his aides and son-in-law?

[IronLionZion]

9. He should hire the KKK and Nazis to check the voters before registering

and might as well repeal the 15th and 19th amendments while they're at it. Back when America was great.

[Solly Mack]

10. More voter suppression coming is what it all sounds like.