Comments on: Update: No charges in fake VA flyer case

By: Evie

Evie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:05:10 +0000

My thoughts are with Senator Obama and his entire family on the loss of his very beloved Grandmother. What a wonderful woman she was and what values she gave to him. Despite his personal grief, he is still continuing his quest for change. He, thankfully, was able to visit a long time with her for a day and a half and bring closure and come full circle with her.

I am so sorry she missed the chance to see him fulfull their dreams.

May her spirit linger and her love over a long lifetime bring them comfort and peace.

Evie

By: Chi4Obama

Chi4Obama — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:04:26 +0000

So weren't ACORN'S attempts to register names like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck a "joke" as well???

By: C

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:03:27 +0000

THE POLICE CHIEF MUST BE A REPUBLICAN! " "had determined the flyer had not been created in order to deceive voters" THEN WHAT THE HELL WAS IT MEANT TO DO!!!

By: Chi4Obama

Chi4Obama — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:02:42 +0000

This is a complete move of desperation by the GOP.

All that they have left to bank on are things like namecalling, and sorry attempts to disenfranchise voters.

Pathetic.

By: Michele Miller

Michele Miller — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:01:18 +0000

No charges? Another Republican crime and whitewash. After what the Reds did in the last 2 presidential elections and what they have done against this country for the last 8 years, I am not at all surprised. Something else for the rest of the world to laugh at us for.

By: vahe

vahe — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:01:10 +0000

this is F'ed up we need that guy to be charged with something

By: Jean 2

Jean 2 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:51 +0000

If this had been a Democrate ,there would be an investigation, an arrest and McCain/Palin would be making around the clock accusations.

What a shame!

By: KAPPA 4 OBAMA CNN BIASED COMMENT CHOICES

KAPPA 4 OBAMA CNN BIASED COMMENT CHOICES — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:43 +0000

There is obvious misconduct here. Maybe I can rob a store and say it was a joke.
Food for thought: Barack wants to create more jobs here in America thereby creating more revenue in the United States thereby allowing people to be able to afford their mortgages, gas and food. McCain wants to leave things the way they are and further let the American worker suffer saying the free market will take care of itself while Americans continue to lose more and more jobs. People, think about this, if you can remember, Bush already cut taxes for corporations then cut taxes again.... Were more jobs created b/c he did that or has American workers continued to lose their jobs? Please be intelligent, think for yourselves and make the correct decision. In this day and age, now is not the time to not vote for someone b/c their skin is a little darker then yours. That is the epitome of stupid.

By: cathy

cathy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:39 +0000

This is par for the course of ignorance. "They" can say it was an office joke but based on McCain/Palin's lack of ideas that promote real change by taking the lowest road possible with their tactics they will see that road is a dead end much like the bridge to no where.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:26 +0000

You have got to be kidding me. If this was an office prank, why were the fliers distributed in a neighborhood? When was the prank revealed as a prank (the most important part of a prank)?

Some in that neighborhood should file a civil suit.

By: B

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:14 +0000

Ignorance of the Law is not a defense. They should be tried, someone isn't doing their job in Virginia because of Political Motivations.

By: Blue By You

Blue By You — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:10 +0000

If the State Police won't look into it, perhaps the Virginia Governor or Attoney General should.

By: Chi4Obama

Chi4Obama — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:00:03 +0000

So when ACORN registers phony voters that would not even affect the outcome of the election, the Republicans call for a Federal investigation.

But when members of the Virginia statewide GOP purposely try to disenfranchise real voters , then it's just considered a "joke".

Give me a break.

By: Nita in Virginia

Nita in Virginia — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:59:45 +0000

'The Virginia State Police said in a statement that they had determined the flyer had not been created in order to deceive voters' Really? Are you serious? lol. This same stunt was attempted during the last major election and nothing was done. why would they do something now. i cannot wait til we turn this red state blue!

By: Blue By You

Blue By You — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:59:08 +0000

Nonsense. It was a deliberate attempt.

By: tws1906 in NC

tws1906 in NC — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:58:21 +0000

Another stunt.

By: Ghost

Ghost — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:56:59 +0000

Total bull! This is fraud noy a joke they used the state seal on it.

Get out and vote tomorrow! Send the repugs a clear message! Vote landslide for the dems!

By: Sharon L

Sharon L — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:56:35 +0000

Wow it figures, after all, what's a little voter suppression effort among dirtbags?

This is unaccpetable~ this is truly an attempt to interefere with a federal election.... "office joke" yeah right.

By: mume

mume — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:56:30 +0000

that's not fair,whoever did that was supposed to be purnished Obama/Biden 08

By: Bridgette-PA

Bridgette-PA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:55:38 +0000

WOW, NO CHARGES WILL BE FILED....I "BETCHA" IF A DEMOCRAT HAD DONE THIS, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN CHARGED AND PROBABLY JAILED! IT'S OK THOUGH, NOVEMBER 4TH WILL BE HERE WHEN WE WAKE UP!

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

By: Dan, TX

Dan, TX — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:55:26 +0000

Well in that case, I guess ACORN didn't do anything either, the fake registrations were just an office prank, no harm, no foul.

By: Sam SixPack

Sam SixPack — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:55:05 +0000

If it was actually illegal to deceive voters in Virginia, all your favorite candidates would now be awaiting trial.

By: Veteran in Kansas

Veteran in Kansas — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:54:19 +0000

So say the "Virginia" State Police, what about a reading from the Virginia Attorney General or Secretary of States Office. Or perhaps the Federal Elections Commission?

By: bababear

bababear — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:54:17 +0000

I guarantee that if the roles were reversed the screaming from the rafters would call a halt in all deliberations in Virginia and any other place the Republicans could try. I believe if anyone shows up on Wed with that flyer – they should be allowed to vote.

By: watching in amazement

watching in amazement — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:52:54 +0000

maybe we need to be sending in some UN observers fro these elections...

By: A.S Minneapolis

A.S Minneapolis — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:52:43 +0000

Wow. I'd like to know what kind of back room deals were made to come to this decision. It's funny how in one sentence they state – "...have determined no criminal activity occurred...", while further down we read – "...circulating incorrect information to voters is against the law in Virginia." So which is it?

By: Steve/ Houston,TX

Steve/ Houston,TX — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:52:14 +0000

That information was sent out. How else did CNN and everyone else who are not in Virginia see it? This is quite interesting. I am sure that if it was reversed and Republicans was given the wrong information, heads would roll!

By: Ivy, Bixby, OK

Ivy, Bixby, OK — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:52:03 +0000

Bull___! How can they believe the fake flyer was NOT intentional.

By: Red, Red WHINE!!

Red, Red WHINE!! — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:51:35 +0000

This only goes to prove that the Police Dept in Virginia is corrupt and under Bush/McCain dictatorship orders.

The police department should convict itself for fraud and impersonating police officers!

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:50:29 +0000

Keep looking, this is the kind of thing Palin should be calling a potential terrorist threat, a threat on peoples freedom to vote.

By: kickdabumsout

kickdabumsout — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:49:47 +0000

Are you kidding me Virginia? That was clearly an attempt at deceiving voters. I think someone needs to investigate the Virginia State Police.

By: Kina, A Veteran in NYC

Kina, A Veteran in NYC — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:49:43 +0000

this is a joke, right?...so if democrats in VA had believed what the flyer said not voted on Nov 4, then it would be an offense?...way to go, Virginia State Police...Sen. Obama's still gonna win....ppl, go out and VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE...

Obama/Biden 08

Kina.

By: JIM HAWK

JIM HAWK — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:49:04 +0000

SOUNDS LIKE THE POLICE DEPT WORKS FOR BUSH/MCCAIN ...

By: Mik

Mik — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:47:36 +0000

With all the talk about voter fraud; the Virginia State Police consider this flyer to be an office joke. Really.. are you serious, is this a joke too?

There should have been a significant warning at the very least. Most of us think the Sarah Palin is a joke for VP but she is still in the race. I wish the Virginia Police would arrest Sarah for trying to fool us all.

By: Chris from St. Louis

Chris from St. Louis — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:47:23 +0000

This is not right .... file charges and prosecute them. This is worse than the alleged crime by ACORN.

By: Independent but Leaning

Independent but Leaning — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:47:09 +0000

That's a great joke. Pretty funny stuff!

Hopefully, everyone in VA and across the US has educated themselves as to when to vote. Every vote counts.

Go McCain!

By: Jay from 'Bama

Jay from 'Bama — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:46:51 +0000

Complete B.S. Mis-information is fraud, plain and simple.

By: Lori In DFW, Texas

Lori In DFW, Texas — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:46:47 +0000

I don't know of too many "office jokes" that are circulated out in neighborhoods. This "joke" was apparently in violation of Virginia State Law. I guess its only prosecutable if it were telling Republicans to vote a day late.

By: BARACK ATTACK

BARACK ATTACK — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:46:39 +0000

this is infuriating.

By: Red, Red WHINE!!

Red, Red WHINE!! — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:46:36 +0000

How convenient of the Republican party to find 'no wrong doing' in regards to literature that is completely fraudulent, misleading, corrupt and deceptive.

Says alot about the police department and the republican party in Virginia.

By: DD

DD — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:45:52 +0000

So if there is a law against circulating incorrect information to voters what was that flyer?

By: Californian4Obama

Californian4Obama — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:45:13 +0000

Yea, no charges because it was probably someone related in some way to a top level Republican.

By: D&D

D&D — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:44:58 +0000

Really? I'm not buying this!

By: jm for sc

jm for sc — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:44:00 +0000

I didn't think there would be a charge. As noted thoroughout this process only democrates are the only party who are instructed to uphold the law. Maybe those who decided that this should be a cute prank really hoped it would or will work.

Obama/Biden 08 (Landslide)

By: SeriouslyBadVibes

SeriouslyBadVibes — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:42:52 +0000

The Police should reveal who did it and what company was involved.

By: GP

GP — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:42:10 +0000

Sure. It was just an office prank.

The republican party has become expert at generating excuses and diminishing any wrong doing on their part while blowing up democratic actions from mole hills to mountains.

Just look at the ACORN fiasco. A non-story yet look at the 'liberal media' tripping over themselves to report it. And even then they couldn't get the facts straight if they even reported them at all.

By: More Voter Suppression Tactics

More Voter Suppression Tactics — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:42:04 +0000

Unbelievable that no charges are being filed. Of course this was meant to misinform the public. Republicans have a way of getting away with voter suppression tactics.

BTW, CNN – why did you not post the Eagleburger comments about Palin's lack of qualifications to the Political Ticker? You certainly post a lot about her when it is more pro Palin and McCain.

By: mb

mb — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:41:08 +0000

yeah, right, must have been a fast talking republican. They knew exactly what they were doing. If anyone shows up to vote on the wrong day it should be reported and the person who made the flyer should be charged.

By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:40:50 +0000

Obviously the Virginia State police are conrolled by the republicans just like the Florida State police in 2000 who set up road blocks on election day to stop black people from voting.

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:39:48 +0000

That is crazy! No charges! I don't believe it was an "office joke" why would it be posted everywhere? This is crazy and just wrong. If it is against the law charge the person don't let the guy off the hook.