Santorum Staffers Faked Signatures To Get Green Party Candidate On Ballot

[kpete]

GOP staffers faked signatures to get a Green Party Senate candidate on the ballot

Dems: Santorum Staffers Faked Signatures
By Paul Kiel - August 15, 2006, 2:21 PM
So it continues.

As part of their ongoing challenge of the signatures gathered for Green Senate candidate Carl Romanelli, the Pennsylvania Democrats are analyzing them for fraud. And William J. Ries, a forensic document examiner working for them, has found that a petition signed by John Michael Glick, a Santorum staffer (of duck costume fame), has four "questionable" signatures.

The signatures belong to family members of another fellow staffer, Julianne George, Santorum’s Deputy Director of Coalitions. You can see a side by side comparison of the signatures here.

“The writing expert’s findings raise serious questions, not only about the illegal financing of the petition drive paid for by Santorum backers but how he authorizes the use of campaign staff for apparent fraud," Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney said.

Democrats say that more than 69,000 of the approximately 100,000 signatures gathered by Santorum staffers and JSM, Inc., a private company hired by the Greens with Republican money, are fraudulent.

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[warrens]

1. Nail those bastards to the wall

And the Repukes too.

[InsultComicDog]

49. The same people

tossed Nader for bad signatures. It is a long and painstaking process to verify so many signatures. But they are responsible about it, and don't put up with crap.

[Joanne98]

2. The culture of corruption never sleeps.

[bluestateguy]

3. Is a Democrat the Secretary of State in Penn.?

If so, he/she should scrutinize every single signature on those petitions. So much as an undotted "i" or an uncrossed "t" should be grounds for tossing the signature. Go over those forms with a fine tooth comb.

[ashling]

11. In any case

Is a Democrat the Secretary of State in Penn.?

If so, he/she should scrutinize every single signature on those petitions. So much as an undotted "i" or an uncrossed "t" should be grounds for tossing the signature. Go over those forms with a fine tooth comb.

should do so in any case.

[femmocrat]

39. No, he is the State Treasurer.

Don't know who the Sec. of State is, but he or she should be a Rendell appointee. Does anyone know?

[femmocrat]

40. Here is a link regarding the PA Secretary of the Commonwealth.

http://www.dos.state.pa.us/dos/cwp/view.asp?a=1120&q=442382

His name is Pedro A. Cortes and he was appointed by Rendell in 2003. I have never heard of him...

[porphyrian]

4. It sucks to be you, Ricky. - n/t

[Nickster]

5. Wow, a Republican doing underhanded things to undermine democracy?

I'm shocked! I just can't believe it! LoL.

[Supersedeas]

23. there are no boundaries to the depths filthy Pubbies will go to cheapen

democracy -- winning for the benefit of saving themselves a few tax dollars justifies all kinds of fraud and manipulation of the system.

[paparush]

6. Deernt Deernt Deernt... Another One Bites the Dust!!

[ChiciB1]

7. The Real Question Now Is... Is Anything Going To Be Done???

Or is it the SOS???

[LonelyLRLiberal]

32. SOS

Why would anything be done? The only way anything might ever be done is if Dems take over entirely. But Dems being so forgiving and not wanting to look like it's payback time, probably nothing would happen anyhow.

[LTR]

8. Next time someone argues with me about the PA Greens being legit

I'll show them their website:

http://www.gpofpa.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=37&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

Scroll down to 'comments'.

Here's a few sample comments:

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And there's 51 other comments like those.

One would think that if there was anyone with half a brain there, they could perhaps delete some of this stuff? Hell, I run a blog and I've deleted a lot of this crap (I switched to mandatory signup because of this). And before Santorum's goons dumped a ton of money on Romanelli, they had all of about $16 in the coffers (not including Romanelli's $35 that he kicked in himself).

Can't the Greens see they're being played? Whored out? Or do they not care?

[elehhhhna]

10. ZCOme on d'ya think they're THAT stupid? They're frikin TRAITORS.

This sort of deal ALWAYS shsakes out to SOMEONE GET PAID.

[ComerPerro]

13. they don't care. They want what they want and they want it now

and screw everybody else.

They would rather have a Republican win and say "At least I voted Green" than have even a moderate Democrat.

[John Gauger]

28. They're just trying to fight the good fight.

The Establishment has always used dirty tricks to try and discredit those who fight for justice. They can't give up every time they encounter difficulty, no matter how distasteful the situation becomes. If MLK did that, could you still respect him?

[Blue-Jay]

48. You, sir, are an idiot.

Enjoy your brief stay. Come back when you can troll better and laugh to your dumb buddies "Haw haw haw! I sure showed them DUMBocrats what's what!"

[elehhhhna]

9. Lieberman's petitions are garbage, too. Waaaaaaaaah. LMAO

[Nestor Mahkno]

12. Methinks...

There are a lot of Republican staffers with writer's cramps these days. Whenever you hear someone call for voting third party, just think Lieberman.
:party: :party: :party: :puke:

[newyawker99]

17. Hi Nestor Mahkno!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Sherman A1]

41. Think those republican staffers

with writer's cramps could apply for workman's comp? I mean jeepers, that had to be a lot of hard work for the guys and gals.

[OzarkDem]

46. No, Tom Noe took the money from Worker's comp

He invested it in rare wines and beanie babies. Sorry.

[rrasile]

60. workmen's comp

They better not apply for workmen's comp in Ohio. Our frigging Repos blew 300 mil on a hedge fund with a Pittsburgh Broker and there's little left.
This is another fraudulent move by pretty boy just like his phony place of residence. By the way, does he pay local and state Taxes to Pennsylvania or Virgina where his wife and kids live. I keep hoping that he and Delay both run someday in Virgina so we don't have a phone butt-hole claiming he's from the Pittsburgh area.

[The_Casual_Observer]

14. They will investigate & sue for federal election fraud.

This Romanelli guy doesn't have any real money, the thing will fall apart. Romanelli sounds like a real wise guy bastard who has no idea what he is dealing with.

[vixengrl]

45. One can only hope--

this is just a damn dumb political trick, and I hope Santorum gets serious blowback.

[LaPera]

15. Santorum getting closer & closer in the polls, there's plenty of time...

And if Santorum is close...he'll have the benefit of the republican owned electronic voting machines...I don't know if there's a republican Secretary of State in PA...if there is, (because Sec of States count the votes in ALL states)) count on fraud and that's a huge plus for Santorum....

Just like Arnold down 34% approval month's ago and just like the idiots who said Arnold & Santorum and other republicans are "toast" and celebrating...the republicans always do this...say they are so far back in the polls and the Dem's think it'll be a cake walk...

With month's to go, there plenty of time to get ones numbers back up, unless they do some major fuck ups, even then, there's ways to get close..."It's not over till its over".

[Nightjock]

22. Last I heard he WAS close

and if that is the case he will be back thanks to diebold.

For people that don't believe in election fraud, they will wake up the next day SHOCKED when tricky rick pulls out a "close win."

[LaPera]

54. Americans lead the world in being SHOCKED!

[KansDem]

16. I still think Rick Santorum looks like Billy the Kid

...it's uncanny!

[brer cat]

25. Amazing resemblence...and same moral values. Must be related! n/t

[Oldtimeralso]

51. I agree but...

Billy the Kid at least covered his face when he robbed people!

[Rex]

18. More criminal behavoir that will get rewarded by the GOP.

I wish we had law enforcement in this country. Bush really fucked it all up.

[John Gauger]

30. We were fucked up long before Bush

The law has always sided with the wealthy. Ask Howard Zinn about it.

[AllyCat]

36. And enabled by many Democrats

I cannot believe how few Dems take election fraud seriously and how even fewer seem to want to do anything about it.

[happydreams]

19. Sleazeball politics. What will they think of next?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

20. Hope it blows up in the PA GOP and &%*$* Greens faces

And then I hope there's massive coverage of the fraud/scandal on all the local stations here in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. That should be the final nail in (p)ricky's political career in PA.

BTW: If I would ever consider a Green candidate in the past for local office (or even a state office), I will now vow to NEVER consider anyone from that party after this BS.

[femmocrat]

37. Lynn Cullen should jump all over this.

She has been quick to criticize Casey for not campaigning vigorously enough! Since she hates Santorum, this would be a great story for her. I think the Pittsburgh stations would give it some coverage.... afterall, they did cover the story about the Capitol Police guarding his Penn Hills "home" from nosey neighbors!

BTW: I am very suspicious about the poll that has Romanelli at 5%. Who ever heard of this guy? No way he has 5%! Was that put out by Santorum's pollsters, I wonder?

[marmar]

21. How dumb are Santorum and his minions?

He's a dumbass and a psycho, and now I guess we can add, a fraud. How did PA voters even elect this troglodyte the first time? :crazy:

[graywarrior]

24. What a surprise..........NOT.

[John Gauger]

26. Fucking Assholes

They have no respect for Democracy. This race is not their toy with which to carry out their perverted fantasies. I want to see some GOP's behind bars. They have no shame. I hope the Greens can sue as well. That really fucks up their campaign. I saw Fecal Matter on TV today. He's such an asshat. I don't think he can win even with the dirty tricks. Shouldn't we call him 'Tricky Dick?'

[Cobalt Violet]

27. Anything to win.

Fraud is just how republicans do it.

[Swamp Rat]

29. Santorum caught with his hand in the cookie jar again.

:eyes:

[savemefromdumbya]

31. GOP = trash

that is low - forging signatures

[Blutodog]

34. Beneath them

NOTHING is beneath these bastards nothing!

[Arkham House]

33. I dunno about this--doesn't this story, if true--

--presuppose that Santorum's staffers know how to write in the first place, if they're capable of faking signatures...?

[mac56]

58. Well, anyway, they know how to trace.

nm

[ClintonTyree]

35. Subverting Democracy: A Republican "value".

Lies, distortion, fraud, greed etc..............the REAL "Republican Family Values". :grr: These bastards could NEVER win on an even playing field. NEVER! :mad: I hope this is the final nail in Sphinctorum's political coffin. Send that smarmy, petulant, lying, cheating scumbag back to Virginia where hopefully he'll fade into the dustbin of political history.
FUCK YOU, SPHINCTORUM!!!!!! :grr:

[Zorra]

38. Heh. We should start running 3rd party scarecrow candidates

in every race and get the repukes to fund petition drives for them.

Then we can have them drop out of the race, and waste the repuke money.

[MH1]

42. Hee hee...I like that idea.

:evilgrin:

[savemefromdumbya]

44. NOW YOU ARE TALKING!

What a brilliant idea. How about the Rainbow Alliance and the Monster Raving Loony Party.

[BlooInBloo]

43. To hell with the GOP+Green = fucktards party.

[corporatemedia]

47. There's nothing new about Santorum and fraud. He committed fraud...

against the people of Allegheny County, PA and Penn Hills, PA while living in -

VIRGINIA

SANTORUM'S HOUSE

more pics at -
SANTORUM CYBERGATE

[MzNov]

50. PA'ians are licking their chops waiting to kick this scumbag's

ass out of office. I know, I have many friends there, was born there, and worked in politics there, which are kinda corrupt, or at least were. But the winds of change have already been whipping up the voters there, even if the pukes try to steal the elections, and of course, they will. The entire state has Diebold machines. Good gawd. But not to worry, Santorum is H-I-S-T-O-R-Y.

:dem:

[LynneSin]

55. Don't be so sure about that

I've survived TWO Santorum elections and unfortunately live in the Philly metro region even though I'm in Delaware - so I"ll have to see all his ads now for a third one.

The man is the dirtiest campaigner you'll ever see. Trust me, this will be a close one. I only hope that democrats will come out on top

[Joe Bacon]

52. GREEN = Getting Republicans Elected Every November!

Nothing such a liar as P-Rick Santorum does surprises me. But Rick's GREEN ENVY should open the eyes of everyone.

[Rebel47]

53. Whoever controls the voting machines controls the vote!

Electronic voting machines are ripe for corruption. They are easily manipulated as they were in Ohio. I believe that the machines in Pa. are completely controlled by the re pubs, and if my suspicions are correct Casey doesn't have a chance, regardless of the popular vote outcome.

[JPZenger]

56. Its a Crime to falsify signatures

The person who circulates a nominating petition must make a notarized statement on the back of each form that they personally collected the signatures. If some of the signatures don't turn out to be registered voters, they simply can be deleted. However, if the signatures are falsified, that is a crime that should be prosecuted.

[Hubert Flottz]

57. Laws are for poor people.

Democrats...

[librarycard]

59. I contributed to Santorum's opponent to day, BOB CASEY

Casey is leading in the polls. :)