How to get a Republican candidate's attention

[Liberty Belle]

After a local candidate forum, I had a long chat with a conservative Republican running for state Assembly. I've interviewed him before for our local paper, and he struck up a conversation.

He wanted to find issues on which both parties might agree. I said the most important issue Republicans should take seriously was election fraud.

At first, he started talking about dead people voting. I said we need to address ALL forms of voting fraud, especially electronic voting machines, which take localized fraud to a much broader level, allowing widespread vote shifting of entire counties or even states.

I mentioned I'd just won a national journalism award for reporting on the very real dangers of hacking/election theft using electronic voting machines. He knew something about the topic, recalling how in some places, more votes were cast than voters.

"Well, if we agree that vote hacking or rigging is possible, then you should be concerned about your own election," I said, noting that he faces 4 challengers in the Republican primary--including one endorsed by our powerful GOP Congressman. "After all, they could could rig it so your opponent would win, right?"

His jaw dropped -- and I could swear I saw the light bulb turn on.



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[Mythsaje]

1. Excellent!

This IS something that should concern them too, for just the reasons you outline. If a system is in place to hack the vote, it robs even well-meaning Republicans (assuming there is such a thing) of the chance to follow the dictates of their conscience rather than the official party line.

Good work.

[Maraya1969]

2. Great idea. They are running against other republicans in the

primaries!!!! I can see why you won your award. Congratulations! :yourock:

[niyad]

3. I just ask them how they would like it if dem supporters owned the

voting machine companies.

[iconoclastic cat]

4. I'd love to see 20, 30 Repubs contesting their primary losses.

That would be fun.

[Liberty Belle]

6. Love that concept! Let's hope it happens.

[JNelson6563]

5. Nice work

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