Reply #1: The bigger trouble is [View All]

[AleksS]

The bigger trouble is that there might not be a way to prove that it IS ballot tampering.

I mean this lady (former Prosser staffer, GOP activist, GOP database administrator, who's been caught illegally using public materials for partisan campaigning before) had the info on a secret personal computer, off the internet, and in her hands for 2 days after the election. It might be fait accompli.

Yeah, everyone might know there were shenanigans--it's not like the GOP's being particularly subtle--but knowing and proving are different things. And without some serious proof, and some way of remedying the situation, what can be done?

And hell, even if it's proven to a degree that is pretty obvious, the courts might just decide that it doesn't warrant overturning the election results--I mean she just has to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. Now that the new looser "no-need-to-recuse-for-conflicts-of-interest" rules are in place, you can guess how that ruling would go. After which, she'll enjoy a 6-figure Koch or Walker job appointment. PLUS how many republicans do you know that would feel anything but elated to know they successfully cheated and won? They'd be throwing parties in the street with "Cheat to Win!" banners flying high.

Gah. I need someone to talk me up about this. Help!