Man, this is why the republicans must go

The unfortunate thing is that people are so quick to believe almost anything they read. I still get the chain letters and obvious hoax emails from what I would deem "intelligent" people… It's like people turn their brain off when something is written down.

The other unfortunate thing is that people who would likely believe the text are not CNN viewers or informed enough to detect the fraud.

Good luck OBAMA!

I got one in my state telling me to vote for obama on a differnet line "it will count the same, just acknowladge a different party, vote for obama on the working family party line G" or something to that effect. on the sample ballot that line was just some total random schmo running for president for what i dont know why reason.

Scam+ anything to win. dirty politics at its finest.

You can always count on the Republicans to take the low road. Every Republican flier I received in the mail was a negative attack on the opposition instead of extolling thier own candidate's virtues. Guess they don't have any!

I got a phone call stated that they supporting Obama, and urged us to go to vote and told me that the voting place is at Harem Road. I have voted for many years at the same place at Liberty Road and never change. So I checked with the BOE in Delaware before I went to vote, it shows the same place at Liberty Road. I don't know what's going on here.

I WANT TO SEE JAIL TIME FOR THESE PEOPLE. this is not a joke, I called cnn about this myself even in montana this kind of a stunt is being tried.

CONVINCE PEOPLE OF YOUR POINTS AND BELIEFS DO NOT TRY TO TRICK THEM INTO LOSING THEIR CHANCE TO BE AN AMERICAN.

TARGETING PEOPLE FOR POLITICAL REASONS IS TERRORISM.

My friend and I are Obama supporters and we recieved one, but it was for McCain. It was telling us to vote on wednesday for McCain. So it is not targeting Obama supporters. I think it was sent randomly to just everyone.

Who would be dumb enough to believe such a scam? This reminds me of the guy who scammed suckers into buying pieces of real estate on the moon.

typical desperate acts of a desperate party…i shake my head in shame towards THEM to know THEY have stooped to the lowest of the low. ALL american's through their actions, are gulity in the eyes of the world.

I agree with Robin Carnahan, SOS in MO, they should be prosecuted. Joke, or no joke, this is a serious matter. Anyone attempting to confuse a voter which results in a vote not being cast should be punished. It doesn't matter whose vote was being thwarted, democrat or republican. Shame on those Americans who work for the parties who are encouraging this. And for Nancy Rodriguez to agree that it was a joke is outrageous. This is like saying the word "bom" or "hijack" on a plane, we can't let these things happen. All attempts to confuse voters or keep them from voting have to be taking seriously.

People that do this, no matter which side, should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law with the HIGHEST possible punishment. This is basically attempting to deprive people of their rights and moral obligation as democratic citizens.

This is certainly a dumb 'prank'. But, if you're stupid enough to fall for it, you're certainly too stupid to vote.

Please don't tell me there are people stupid enough to believe they can vote tomorrow …

Wow, this is ridiculous! Hopefully the targeted people they called were smart enough not to listen to this foolishness!

Obama/Biden 08!!!!!

Is anyone surprised? This is typical Republican behaviour, which is why they deserve to be utterly trounced in this election. If not, we're all in for a really rough continuation of Bush/Cheney, with even more problems – that is, of course, you're filthy rich!

It is unquestionably a desperate attempt to defend the country against socialism.

just wrong just like Acorn and all their illegal activities. hopefully those behind this will be prosecuted and so will Acorn. Matter of fact Acorn needs to be shut down and put out of existance for their continual illegal voter fraud election after election

Actually it's not a hoax. Due to the anticipated high voter turn out, able-bodied voters are encouraged to wait a day, that way the dead that ACORN registered can get to the voting booths, seeing as they don't move very well.

Another attempt by Barry's camp to prolong this election, so that they can try every dirty trick they can to steal this election.

Is this a party…or thugs.

Poor Americans…. stupid enough to belive this. Stupid enough to belive McCain. There is nothing wrong with taxing the rich and redistributing their wealth. Din't they already distribute our 401k's and retirement funds to the CEO?

This wouldn't be such a huge issue if the message recipients weren't so gullible. Natural advantage to the Obama folks there.

This is appalling and should be dealt harshly. No one has the right to try and sabotage or influence an election.

It does matter if people fall for these tactics their votes need to be counted and those found responsible should be held accountable and publicly punished for this type of election fraud.

Directly or indirectly it is the Republican Party that is responsible for these tactics.

Obama has every right to to win as does McCain and if voters choose Obama then so be it. Those responsible should show their faces in public instead of trying to hide their identities. Be "man" enough to show your face in public! These people are lowlifes and should have their rights taken away!

See, if anyone is dumb enough to fall for that of course they're going to vote for Obama.

So where did the hackers originate? Just a relevant question in our world as some powerful hostile powers benefit greatly from an antagonistic US.

And Prosecute prosecute prosecute.

Wow, are you people seriously upset about this? Lighten up.

I guess they are scared that Karl Rove is right when he stated this morning "Obama will win by a landslide"….

hahahahaha. Hey Republicans.. YOU ARE DONE!

Poor GOP,
They will stop at nothing to win. It's just too bad they are sinking faster than the Titanic.

I wonder why this isn't being covered like "ACORN" scandle is…??

Any one who falls for such a stunt is too ignorant to be allowed to vote anyway. No harm, no foul.

this kind of stuff should be a felony, 20 years minimum sentence. That will fix these problems.

This shows how people really have nothing to do with there time. If the joke was on the other foot (rep) what would have been the punishment for there "joke". No matter who wins there are going to be some unspeaking upsets. It's time for a change no matter if you vote for Obama or McCain. The change comes from the way we as American's who have the right to actually vote, stop looking at skin color (which is what this truly seems to be) but look at the topics at hand. Pic the better candiate by his morals not by his skin color. I voted being color blind, which is something I think everyone should at least try…Leave ignorance in 08′

Time 4 a Change

Nice to see people outside of Virginia actually care about upholding the law.

Susan…. I'm pretty sure that it IS a federal offense.

Yea, except I got the same message the other way around telling McCain voters to vote tomorrow. How come nobody is whining about that? Come on people! Are you that stupid, you'll actually believe that! Of course you are! You are that stupid. Thats why Obama is gonna win.

Come on people! Really — settle down. I am an Obama supporter and thought it was funny. These kinds of things are meant to lighten the mood on such an occasion. Dont take yourself too seriously. I got the text and thought it was funny. If you dont know by now that election day is only on the 4th then you might be too young to vote because I knew that election day was only a one day thing back in like 3rd grade.

this is bad but at the same time…anyone who would believe that because you were sent a text or an e-mail telling you not to vote until the 5th is an idiot and shouldnt be allowed to vote to begin with. if we all believe everything we see or hear on the internet or over our phones, every man would have a huge you know and all women would have perfect figures. so dont be so mad at the people spending their time to create these hoaxes…be upset that people would be dumb enough to fall for these.

The sleaze of certain Republicans… is it getting worse or what? Sadly, they're not unlike the Conservatives here in Canada.

This kind of low down, scurrilious activity just cost the republicans in ky two votes. My wife and both have had enough of the republican smear and fear tactics.
Voted straight democrat ticket….

The man that made and distributed the flyers should be PROSECUTED. This is not a joke..and is election fraud. Just the fact alone that he copied an official government letterhead and logo is enough to send him to jail. NOT FUNNY

Why does stuff like this come mostly from the Republicans–every time around? A new American tradition, perhaps?

Evil people.

This is great. If anyone falls for it, they shouldnt be voting in the first place. hahaha

If you're gullible enough to think these messages are real, maybe you shouldn't be voting.

Please don't tell me there are people stupid enough to believe they can vote tomorrow??

I vote that we take up USAF Staff Sergeants generous offer and sentence them to report to him!!!

It's sad that someone will be gullible enough to believe it. There are so many more stupid people out there than we want to believe. I agree totally with Elle. The more public morality we see, the more scandalous they are behind closed doors. See Sarah Palin's pregnant, drinking, teen daughter and Daniel Craig's solicitation of gay sex in bathrooms. They all do it, but why preach what you can't practice? You can't legislate values and morality.

Since when does illegally attempting to disenfranchise voters qualify as a "joke?"

Elections Secretary Nancy Rodriguez should be fired immediately. Then the joke would be on her, and I'd be more amused than I am right now.

Right now I'm just disgusted.

Personally, I think Ms. Rodriguez should be prosecuted for aiding and abetting. "A joke" — hysterical.

USAF Staff Sarge — I'm an Airman's son and I think your post was spot on…I'll point some likely candidates your way

I know who is behind all this crap, its the racist brothers! All hail prophecy all hail upliftment.

I don't think it matters much, the only folks that ole gag would fool are republican.

Those who printed the flyers should be prosecuted. I don't find it funny at all. What if we gave them a pink slip after they worked all day and then tell them, they won't get paid today either, cause we accidentally forgot to give it to them yesterday!

Now that's funny!

HOW DESPERATE WILL REPUGNICANS GET???!!!

This is appalling and should be dealt harshly. No one has the right to try and sabotage or influence an election.

It does not matter if people fall for these tactics and those found responsible should be held accountable and publicly punished for this type of election fraud.

Directly or indirectly it is the Republican Party that is responsible for these tactics.

Obama has every right to as does McCain and if voters choose Obama then so be it. Those responsible should show their faces in public instead of trying to hide their identities. Be "man" enough to show your face in public! These people are lowlifes and should have their rights taken away!

I think liberals need to lighten up and have a sense of humor. Quit taking things so seriously.

A man standing next to me in our 3 hour line to vote received that text message on his cell phone from his son. They both thought it was a great joke and laughed. I was horrified, but I didn't say so since everyone seemed to be in a good mood, there had been no partisan comments, and no incidents had occurred. However, we didn't talk much after that.

"I am working with local election officials around the state to make sure poll workers and voters understand their rights," said Carnahan, a Democrat.

"Anyone attempting to deprive voters of their rights on Election Day will be prosecuted."

This guy clearly does not understand his Constitution! There is NO Constitutional right to vote for the President. Sorry people, but that is the truth. Look for yourselves. The Constitution only says who cannot be excluded from voting, but there is no RIGHT guaranteed in the Constitution. There are rights guaranteed for free speech, bear arms, etc.., but NOT TO VOTE.

WOW – all the sacrifices our military men & women of past & present have made in order for us to have the write to democracy and this is what it turns out to be.

are people stupid enough to be tricked by this hoax smart enough to choose the leader of the free world?

Every scheme to create confusion in order to steal this election will fail woefully !

I live in las vegas and was very confused where I was supposed to go vote until I opened my door this morning and a flyer fell from the door telling me where to go vote. When I showed up there was no record of me registering. I went with a group of people that day to register. nothing found in any of our records. how odd!

If you aren't aware enough to realize when an election is scheduled, then you're not aware enought to vote! Anyone who can be fooled by such a joke (even if it wasn't a joke) doesn't need to be making a decision on the future of our country!

That's funny as hell, only the Obama supporters would be ignorant enough to believe them anyway and take them as anything more than a joke.

I cant wait to see BARACK OBAMA BE THE NExT PRESIDEN because is the number one president who can change the world for good.

After reading this and having our Obama sign stolen yesterday , it just seems that the people doing this reflect the neo-cons they are voting for… the lack of integrity is so clear and transparent in those who are uneducated and fear their voice is not articulate enough to be able to stand in a real debate were freedom of speech is honored and dirty tricks are deemed unnecessary.

:"For "conservatives" who typically hold Christian values in such high regard, this seems to be very un-Christian-like behavior. In fact, they're acting like a bunch of bullying thugs!"

I agree.

Additionally, it will not be a laughing matter when the election is thrown off completely. This is not funny at all, and no, not all people will realize it is a hoax, because not all people have 24/7 access to news where they can learn that this is a prank and not the real thing.

USAF Staff Sergeant, Why don't we just leave this man without any work and re-distribute wealth to him. That is waht Obamaiash wants anyway.

TIme for some fried chicken, chitlins, collard greens and sweet potato pie. GO OBAMA… LOVE, PEACE and CHICKEN GREASE!!!!!

Is the Democratic party so unsure of their supporter's intelligence to honestly be worried about someone actually waiting until the 5th? Idiots.

hate too disappoint it does not have to be Republicans. It can be anybody but regardless it is illegal and is wrong. All sorts of things bring out the worst in people. Such as all those who have jumped to the conclusion it must be a Republican and made nasty comments. Maybe it is an Independant or a Democrat who jumped ship.

The Democrats put this out every election just so they can say the Republicans are trying to suppress the vote.

Staff, you don't want these 8-balls in the service. My son's in Marine boot camp near Pendleton, and he says his fellow recruits are outstanding young people.

Ha thats great

I am terrified they [the RNC] are going to steal this election. Please go out and vote! Everyone has at least an hour and forty more minutes to get in line!

If someone is ignorant enough to fall for this they don't deserve to vote. I wonder how many text messages the guy that registered 2,000,000,000,000 time with ACORN got today….

I agree with the above comments…that idea, whether it was a joke or not, was misleading and wrong. This election, like any other, is an important, serious matter.

That being said….if you are an "American" and don't know that the election takes place on only 1 day…..then perhaps falling for that fraudulent e-mail is your due punishment for being so ignorant of the country's election process.

P.S.- For these people that are overjoyed and "finally proud to be an American voting today"………………where were you 4 years ago. Didn't it matter then, too?

Its sad that they actually target certain people for these messages. As if you are not as intelligent as they are. A desperate attempt by people who know they will lose a fair fight.

For once I'd like to see these hooligans rounded up, arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This sort of BS intimidation and misinformation seems to always be targeted at Democratic supporters. I think a few years in a state prison will become a wonderful deterrent for the future. Otherwise, they can go meet USAF Staff Sergeant for a chance to win a long term vacation!

Anyone stupid enough to fall for the joke in the first place should be revoked of all voting privileges, period.

More scummy Repug tactics. They can't win honestly, so they have to resort to this. Pathetic. Let's hope that after today, we will hear from them no more.

I don't get why that man wouldn't be prosecuted. This is a serious crime, whether he meant it as a "joke" or not. The law should absolutely go after all offenders. Voter suppression is no joke and is an affront to everyone, Democrat or Republican.

To: USAF Staff Sergeant November 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I'd be happy to sign up. But only if Obama is elected. He will ensure that as a future "Veteran", I will have ample benefits down the road (smile).

USAF Staff Sergeant – Find out who he is and go pick him up – please

Teach him that we have a long history of men and women that have lost their lives to ensure that we have the right to vote and anyone that would attempt to tick or bully others into giving up that right goes against everything that this country stands for.

I'm 18, and I proudly cast my vote for Barack Obama!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08! History in the making!!!

That exact e-mail is going around Phoenix, AZ, as well. I am hoping that voters are smart enough to understand TODAY is election day no matter who you are voting for…I understand that I received this as a joke, but I know many who may not have thought of it as a joke due to how it was written. It is unfortunate this is taking place for any candidate running for any office in the US.

Any registered voter stupid enough to be fooled by such an e-mail or flyer shouldn't be voting anyway.

How are these people not fined and Jailed HOW????????????????
O wait, nobody impeached these Criminals for the past 8 years.. but they impeached a guy for cheating on his wife… That's how!

"I am working with local election officials around the state to make sure poll workers and voters understand their rights," said Carnahan, a Democrat.

"Anyone attempting to deprive voters of their rights on Election Day will be prosecuted."

This guy clearly does not understand his Constitution! There is NO Constitutional right to vote for the President. Sorry people, but that is the truth. Look for yourselves. The Constitution only says who cannot be excluded from voting, but there is no RIGHT guaranteed in the Constitution. There are rights guaranteed for free speech, bear arms, etc.., but NOT TO VOTE.

How much more are we going to let the Republicans slide on???
These people should be prosecuted, disenfranchising voters is no joke! I agree with Barbara.

Why is it every time I hear about voter intimidation it's against the Democrats!! I think the Republicans really need to look at their "base" because they are sending out a terrible message to the rest of us watching.

Another bogus email circulating is about Obama's illegal alien aunt.

One can tell the republicans are scared when they resort to these petty pranks.

Now get off the computer and get out to the polls and VOTE!

~ Ric on Vashon

What would you expect from the crooks that have run the country (into the ground) for the past eight years. This is exactly why the republicans will lose this election.

McCain once said about ACORN registraion issues "threatens the fabric of democracy"

Yet, his supporters are doing crap like this, voter purging in 4 states and suppression in MI.

Yeah i got one too..turning it over to the police….already voted so it has no effect…………pit-a-ful someone would stope this low to attempt to prevent a legitimate vote…

It's not just the republicans doing this it is also the democrats.

so, this guy gets a slap on the wrist but Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's violate election laws for actually encouraging people for voting with freebies. Love this country.

McSame's team of Rowe-vites have at least been consistent in one area—-slinging mud from the hole that Bush go this country into…..

GO BARACK GO—-CHANGE IS ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is HORRIBLE….I can't believe nothing like this is happening to McCain supporters….hmmm…..

I recieved this message on my cell phone, and immediatly knew it was a joke. I think everyone is taking all of this a little to far.
What ever happened to freedom of speech? What happened to humor? I think in times like these we should all set back, and have a good laugh, after we vote ofcourse.

And liars want to start leading this country!!!!!!!!

Everyone one caught perpetuating this falsity (including the man in New Jersey) should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law & that SHOULD include jail time.

Ugh can Obama please just win already? Thanks.

GoBama!

Re: Virginia State Police said Monday that they would not bring charges against the man who printed them, and state Board of
Elections Secretary Nancy Rodriguez called the flyers "a joke that got out of control.

LOL. Now that I've stopped laughing and am angry.

Why not?

Enjoy socialized medicine republitards…. The only reason we're going to have it is because you idiots elected and re-elected W… The worst president EVER….

Theres still time — YOU can change your life and change the world. Forget knocking anyone – its time to move forward and make a better life for your children, your parents and yourself. Its YOUR time now. O/08.

It's going to be that much more satisfying when Obama wins in a landslide tonight. I'll toast to all the Republicans' tears. Cheerio, JTO'

Haha, only stupid Obama fans would believe that. They don't even know how to spell vute.

I voted for Obama 26 times. Thanks ACORN.

I think you should all be glad that if anyone did fall for this prank, it because they is to dum ta vote.

These people should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. No matter if you are independent, republican, democrat – NOBOY out there has the right to steal your vote and deprive you of your right as an American Citizen to have YOUR SAY in this election!!!

I would hope that the vast majority of the message recipients are well aware of the fact that today is the ONLY day left to vote.

Let's hope these people get grilled by law enforcement.

I agree with Barbara in NC, the idiot in VA should be prosecuted. Joke or not, intentionally attempting to suppress voting is a federal offense. It's also difficult to believe that someone could do that accidentally. We have seen the integrity of two elections destroyed –I fear our democracy cannot absorb another one.

how low. can't those things be traced?

Barbara in NC you know this for fact that it was a republican, you were there I'm sure. You need to just be mad that it was done, and quit blaming republicans for everything, it may have been your teen age neice or nephew, so get off the blame game, that's why this country is in the shape it is.

Hey Staff Sergeant:

How is that different than the line you feed to everyone who comes into your office? Thats a pretty terrible endorsement of the USAF.

If these sham messages about voting on 11/5/08 are true, they collectively will form a flight of stairs to a disastrous calamity (intentded to be redundant).

And having caught the person responsible, the are not prosecuting him because they think it was funny?

What am I missing here. I thought that Virginia was the "New South."

A joke that got out of control? Would the people go to the lengths they did to make those hoax flyers in Virginia and distribute them if they were really a joke? They obviously had a malicious agenda and must be prosecuted!

Okay, anyone who falls for this doesn't deserve to vote. Keep the stupid away from the polls! hahahaha…

Seriously people! It's a joke! What are they going to do to the person who started it? He didn't steal any information, didn't physically harm anyone, and if people actually listen to these messages they are too dumb to vote anyway.

Here in Middleton, WI (a suburb of Madison, which usually happens to be a democratic stronghold) there's been bomb threats called in to polling locations.
People are showing up at the official polling place only to be told they have to go vote somewhere else for safety reasons.

I find it incredible to believe that anyone would actually fall for such a stunt.

Who would fall for that? I mean seriously.

Anyone who is stupid or gullible enough to be fooled by this probably has no business voting in the first place….

No joking about this one. Whoever sent it needs to be prosecuted. Anyone who defends it is simply unAmerican. If you have to violate the Constitution to get your way, aren't you the same as the Nazis or the Bolsheviks? Aren't you the undemocratic one? Aren't you just ashamed?

Are you kidding? Those who go for such joke are idiots and should not be voting, anyway!!!

I think that there should be serious investigations of robo-calls, robo-texting; anyone caught should lose their right to vote. People engaging in electioneering of this nation should be forced to endure legally what millions of others endured in an earlier age– lack of political voice.

if anyone wants to know why I will never again vote Republican, stunts like these are why. Can McCain not win in a fair election? Is that it? Shameful.

How about arresting them like you did the congressman son for hacking into Sarah Palins E-mail. Sounds about fair to me.

THE POLLS ARE OPEN EARLY FOR THE VOTERS WHO HAVE TO WORK EARLY AND THE POLLS CLOSE LATE FOR THE VOTERS GET OFF LATE GET OUT AND VOTE AND STOP MAKING EXCUSES THANK YOU A CONCERN CITIZEN.

The sad paert is that no matter how BAD these frauds are….once the election is over…you can prosecute someone, but you can't retrieve those lost votes.
The Republicans know this and this is the plan in battleground states. Win, even if it is dirty, and tomorrow we'll worry about who gets blamed. Sickening.

This is ridiculous! More Republican nonsense

unreal yet sooooooo believable. This is the very reason I gave up on the republican party. They will do anything, say anything and cheat anyone to win. Its ridiculous and completely un American. Funny the republicans tout themselves as the "real Americans" yet they do these type of terrible dishonest things.

And when will McCain come out and apologize for his "honest" supporters trying this kind of hoax? He is so self-righteous and ingenuous I cannot believe people think he would be a good President. I'm beginning to believe these Republicans are the worst people ever to run for office. They should all be locked up with Bush and Cheney.

We may want to say people are "stupid" for believing this but when the source seems credible and most people don't follow the news, they won't question it. THIS IS A SAD STATE, THAT PEOPLE WOULD CHEAT TO TRY AND WIN, VERY SAD!!!

I'm laughing at this…if you are dumb enough to beleive this crap..you shouldn't get to vote anyway

I guess they're scared Obama will win by a landslide.

This is no joking matter and the people responsible should be prosecurted to the fullest extent of the law. A message needs to be sent that this type of voter suppression will not be tolerated.

Hey pranksters, tell me how my electoral votes taste.

Hilarious!

Why do the republican voters have to be so ugly? I just don't get it. For "conservatives" who typically hold Christian values in such high regard, this seems to be very un-Christian-like behavior. In fact, they're acting like a bunch of bullying thugs!

They can send millions of messages but the fact is that pple most pple have already voted…and for OBAMA/BIDEN

News flash
Mccain just lost in ARIZONA BY TWO POINTS

Hmmm,
I wonder why FOX news has yet to cover this story?

Losers. That's all McCain has, loser supporters make a loser.

If you're dumb enough to fall for it, you shouldn't be voting anyway!

It's a joke people!

Anyone ignorant enough to fall for this trick is more deserving of punishment than the person who sent the message.

Are you kidding? Those who go for such joke are idiots and should not be joking, any way!!!

It's a sad fact that Republicans know that when everyone votes they lose. They are not about real democracy. They are not about Contry First – it's an empty slogan.

I voted for Obama and this is trouble BUT, how gullible can people be??????

Why is the man who is known to have printed the fliers that gave voters the incorrect date to vote not being prosecuted? This is an attempt to interfere with the voting process and is a crime, not a joke!

Virginia State Police made a mistake not dealing with this "joke" swiftly and justly. It basically was giving approval to others to try this "joke".

Gimmicks like these are the only hope for a McCain win. He likes gimmicks, so it fits.

Those perpetrating these types of stunts need to be locked up for a LONG time. The fate of our country could literally be at stake. Just remember how close Florida was in 2000, and other states too in 2000 and 2004.

I'm convinced that these threats, attacks and jokes are from the liberal left. Obama supporters are the only type of people that would do something of this nature. I mean all one has to do is watch the news. It speaks for it's self.

"Elections Secretary Nancy Rodriguez called the flyers "a joke that got out of control."

So let me get this straight. When ACORN solicits phony registrations for voters that don't even exist, the Republicans call for a Federal investigation.

But when people purposely try to disenfranchise actual voters in VA, than it is written off as a joke.

Does anyone else see something wrong with this picture???

why isn't there anything out there telling the GOP to vote on a diff date? Wait… what? Oh yeah, cause it's the GOP causing this CRAP…. they seem to be unamerican to me… not letting us vote is american? RIIIIIIIIIGHT

Anyone who participates in deception of this nature should be thrown in jail for the next 4 years. I do not care if they thought it was a "joke".

I think this is absolutely punishable. C'mon!!! its one thing for a Bigfoot hoax like we saw a few months ago, but an issue which affects the CONSTITUTIONAL rights, that is Punishable most definitely!!!

USAF Staff Sergeant – anything for an old woman whose job was outsourced?

One more dirty trick from the right wing. Hopefully, those affected are smart enough to see through the charade. I would hope that those on the left would not stoop so low, but to some, all is fair in politics.

How in HELL can they not prosecute the people in Virginia?! I could *maybe* understand if there were some little joke between a few people, but if someone took that "joke" and distributed flyers with this misinformation, at least the person who distributed the flyers should be prosecuted. Unfortunately, Virginia has chosen to make an exmaple of these people–an example that says voter suppression is acceptable.

Typical of the modern Republican party of today. Trying to steal victory at all cost once again. It is a disgrace and totally Un-American! Stand up America! Get out and Vote, come hell or high water!

To quote a song by the Who: "We Won't Get Fooled Again!!"

I love Obama he is AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless…

You know what would be hilarious? If the people who did this got jailed and then were the victim of a silly paperwork mixed and comically ended up on death row!

Just for a few weeks, I mean… Then back into the general prison population to serve the rest of their sentence. What a great gag!

Lies and deception from McCain
What a shock!
DrFill

Well if they are stupid enough to fall for something like that then they don't deserve to vote.

OK people lets get out there and show them blank blank rpubs that we are a people that will not stand for the blank, but we will stand together with all that want a change, black, white, red, yellow, short, tall, fat, skinney,,, we will all stand together to take our country back from the right wing loons that has messed this up for so long… take the hill OBAMA, take the hill…..

I voted today for Sen. Obama!! yeah !!! va. beach, va.

This is pathetic. I will be so glad when this is over, politics stopped being any fun years ago.

As I tell my first graders when they say "I was only joking..", it is not a joke unless everyone is laughing.
This is a misdemeanor…

For the life of me, I can't understand why these people are not prosecuted. These attempts to disuade voter turnout are targeted and they are NOT 'jokes'. What is a joke is law enforcement's response.

PLEASE PEOPLE IT WAS A JOKE. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Well you can see that the Mccain camp and republicans are still at this. It sure is shameful to have such people residing here in the USA.

The republican machine is hard at work like 2000 and 2004

Dumb enough to vote for this unknown, inexperienced,untested, enemy endorsed guy…dumb enough to believe the message.

This type of behavior should be a federal offense. Hugh fine, and jail time!

I am so tired of stuff like this. People need to be sent to jail for this. Stop laughing it off people and start prosecuting!

Those republicans are really sleezy. How low can you go?

Why are these problems always trying to disenfranchise the supporters of Democratic candidates?

I hope whomever is responsible for this gets what they deserved. I really want Obama to win but I would never go to these extremes to get him elected. If you have to win in this way it's not worth it. Some people need to grow up!!!!

It's Obama Time Yall!!!!

A joke? Puh-lease.

What a crock….I've heard this reported against McCain AND Obama…yet the headline reads "obama supporters targeted in bogus messages". If CNN was fair they would say voters are being targeted in bogus messages….

It's little things like these that show how much liberal bias there is in the media.

joke that got out of control? – that is not a joke and the man should be charged – regardless of what party he is in or who it would benefit

The voter suppression techniques from the Republicans (fake letters advising Dems to vote tomorrow;, or visit another polling place, or that there registration & permanent address don't match, or the use of police to swarm polling places in minority wards to intimidate voters) demand a Congressional investigation on the order of the Iran-Contra hearings, with the stolen elections of 2000 and 2004 to be included; BBC reporter Greg Palast could be one of the star witnesses (a name you'll never see mentioned at CNN).

So the GOP needs to cheat to win?

And they are the ones that are defending the democratic ideals of our nation from terrorists? How can any civilian member of the GOP rightly say that they are supporting freedom and democracy?

are you kidding me? in VA, they KNOW who distributed flyers and this person isn't being held accountable?

I think the man in Virginia that thought it was a joke should be put in jail for a month, so he can quit laughing at his brilliant idea.

The state police are obviously republican, since the dates were to get rep. votes but invalidate the dem dates.

For the rethugs, desperate times call for desperate measures!

Obama/Biden 08′

~Lawrence in Denver

This kind of story makes me sick. I hope the people perpetrating these frauds are caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. I don't care if it was a joke to them… intentionally disenfranchising voters (Republican, Democrat, or Independent) is inexcusable.

AH! Man this just makes me mad.

The people who have the time to come up with these ideas need a job!

Come down to my office…. I can set you up with a nice job… good benefits…. see the world……