Bill Barr's DOJ changed the rules to allow election interference and investigations

[DrLove]

This of course, changes long standing policy. Everyone had better buckle up and be watchful. It's coming.

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.​

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The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.​

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Avoiding election interference is the overarching principle of DOJ policy on voting-related crimes. In place since at least 1980, the policy generally bars prosecutors not only from making any announcement about ongoing investigations close to an election but also from taking public steps — such as an arrest or a raid — before a vote is finalized because the publicity could tip the balance of a race.​

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But according to an email sent Friday by an official in the Public Integrity Section in Washington, now if a U.S. attorney’s office suspects election fraud that involves postal workers or military employees, federal investigators will be allowed to take public investigative steps before the polls close, even if those actions risk affecting the outcome of the election.​

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The email announced “an exception to the general non-interference with elections policy.” The new exemption, the email stated, applied to instances in which “the integrity of any component of the federal government is implicated by election offenses within the scope of the policy including but not limited to misconduct by federal officials or employees administering an aspect of the voting process through the United States Postal Service, the Department of Defense or any other federal department or agency.”​

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Specifically citing postal workers and military employees is noteworthy, former DOJ officials said. But the exception is written so broadly that it could cover other types of investigations as well, they said.​

DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.

www.propublica.org

 

[MarcATL]

With all this cheating going on from the HIGHEST levels of Government, the actual White House, it will be a thing to see how badly they lose IN SPITE of their wickedness.

 

[theHawk]

This of course, changes long standing policy. Everyone had better buckle up and be watchful. It's coming.

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.​

​

The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.​

​

Avoiding election interference is the overarching principle of DOJ policy on voting-related crimes. In place since at least 1980, the policy generally bars prosecutors not only from making any announcement about ongoing investigations close to an election but also from taking public steps — such as an arrest or a raid — before a vote is finalized because the publicity could tip the balance of a race.​

​

But according to an email sent Friday by an official in the Public Integrity Section in Washington, now if a U.S. attorney’s office suspects election fraud that involves postal workers or military employees, federal investigators will be allowed to take public investigative steps before the polls close, even if those actions risk affecting the outcome of the election.​

​

The email announced “an exception to the general non-interference with elections policy.” The new exemption, the email stated, applied to instances in which “the integrity of any component of the federal government is implicated by election offenses within the scope of the policy including but not limited to misconduct by federal officials or employees administering an aspect of the voting process through the United States Postal Service, the Department of Defense or any other federal department or agency.”​

​

Specifically citing postal workers and military employees is noteworthy, former DOJ officials said. But the exception is written so broadly that it could cover other types of investigations as well, they said.​

DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.

www.propublica.org

So it’s okay for state prosecutors to investigate and bring up charges against President Trump during an election, but not okay for the DOJ to do it to anyone else. Gotcha.

 

[DrLove]

With all this cheating going on from the HIGHEST levels of Government, the actual White House, it will be a thing to see how badly they lose IN SPITE of their wickedness.

This is gonna be a bumpy ride the likes of which this country has never seen. I fully expect Donald and his personal attorney to contest this election, try to stop the vote counting, then attempting to toss it to SCOTUS or Congress even if it appears to be a landslide.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Bill Barr's DOJ changed the rules to allow election interference and investigations

That's outrageous!!!!

Only Obama's DOJ is allowed to interfere!!!!

 

[j-mac]

This of course, changes long standing policy. Everyone had better buckle up and be watchful. It's coming.

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.​

​

The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.​

​

Avoiding election interference is the overarching principle of DOJ policy on voting-related crimes. In place since at least 1980, the policy generally bars prosecutors not only from making any announcement about ongoing investigations close to an election but also from taking public steps — such as an arrest or a raid — before a vote is finalized because the publicity could tip the balance of a race.​

​

But according to an email sent Friday by an official in the Public Integrity Section in Washington, now if a U.S. attorney’s office suspects election fraud that involves postal workers or military employees, federal investigators will be allowed to take public investigative steps before the polls close, even if those actions risk affecting the outcome of the election.​

​

The email announced “an exception to the general non-interference with elections policy.” The new exemption, the email stated, applied to instances in which “the integrity of any component of the federal government is implicated by election offenses within the scope of the policy including but not limited to misconduct by federal officials or employees administering an aspect of the voting process through the United States Postal Service, the Department of Defense or any other federal department or agency.”​

​

Specifically citing postal workers and military employees is noteworthy, former DOJ officials said. But the exception is written so broadly that it could cover other types of investigations as well, they said.​

DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.

www.propublica.org

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

 

[DrLove]

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

Translation - Fine with me if Donald wants to cheat to win!

 

[j-mac]

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

Translation - Fine with me if Donald wants to cheat to win!

So, let me get this straight...if stopping you from cheating, that to you is considered cheating?

You libs need to put the bong down....

 

[wamose]

They have to stop voter fraud first and foremost. Democrats have already shown themselves to be dishonest enough to commit treason during their multiple Trump coup attempts. They certainly won't be afraid to do some fraudulent voting or even destroying Republican votes. They're not the kind of people you want leading anything.

 

[Blaine Sweeter]

This of course, changes long standing policy. Everyone had better buckle up and be watchful. It's coming.

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.​

​

The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.​

​

Avoiding election interference is the overarching principle of DOJ policy on voting-related crimes. In place since at least 1980, the policy generally bars prosecutors not only from making any announcement about ongoing investigations close to an election but also from taking public steps — such as an arrest or a raid — before a vote is finalized because the publicity could tip the balance of a race.​

​

But according to an email sent Friday by an official in the Public Integrity Section in Washington, now if a U.S. attorney’s office suspects election fraud that involves postal workers or military employees, federal investigators will be allowed to take public investigative steps before the polls close, even if those actions risk affecting the outcome of the election.​

​

The email announced “an exception to the general non-interference with elections policy.” The new exemption, the email stated, applied to instances in which “the integrity of any component of the federal government is implicated by election offenses within the scope of the policy including but not limited to misconduct by federal officials or employees administering an aspect of the voting process through the United States Postal Service, the Department of Defense or any other federal department or agency.”​

​

Specifically citing postal workers and military employees is noteworthy, former DOJ officials said. But the exception is written so broadly that it could cover other types of investigations as well, they said.​

DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.

www.propublica.org

So it’s okay for state prosecutors to investigate and bring up charges against President Trump during an election, but not okay for the DOJ to do it to anyone else. Gotcha.

Dumbass, Cy Vance is the DIstrict Atty for Manhattan and he's investigating Trump for tax fraud, which has already been explained in lengthy articles in the NYT.
He has not filed any charges. He's still awaiting the tax returns which in the last hearing, a federal judge said Trump has to turn them over.
The other investigations are being conducted by U.S. Attorneys in the SDNY and Eastern Virginia districts.
Trump's in a lot of trouble, and I hope after he loses in November, these guys swarm him like a cloud of locusts and put his sorry fucking ass in jail.

 

[DrLove]

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

Translation - Fine with me if Donald wants to cheat to win!

So, let me get this straight...if stopping you from cheating, that to you is considered cheating?

You libs need to put the bong down....

There is no such thing as widespread mail in voter fraud. Pretending there is a problem with zero evidence while denying voter suppression is disingenuous to say the least. Please stop doing Putins job for him. The ruby read state of Utah have been doing it for years and their hasn't been a problem.

Despite political postal panic, Utah officials say voting by mail is safe, successful

As other states grapple with swiftly implementing universal voting by mail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah is already ahead of the game.

www.deseret.com

The Red State That Isn’t Worried About a Mail-In Election

Utah has thoroughly embraced voting by mail with no problems. Why can’t the rest of the country follow suit?

www.theatlantic.com

Lessons Other States Might Learn From Utah's Success With Mail-In Ballots

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, about why Utah has been so successful with mail-in ballots with very little fraud and his advice for the rest of the U.S.

www.npr.org

 

[Blaine Sweeter]

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

Translation - Fine with me if Donald wants to cheat to win!

So, let me get this straight...if stopping you from cheating, that to you is considered cheating?

You libs need to put the bong down....

You Trumpoids need to leave the cult.
Your question doesn't even make any sense.

 

[Blaine Sweeter]

Good for him....I hope he follows through...It's bull shit that you want to be able to fraud the vote with impugnity....

Translation - Fine with me if Donald wants to cheat to win!

So, let me get this straight...if stopping you from cheating, that to you is considered cheating?

You libs need to put the bong down....

There is no such thing as widespread mail in voter fraud. The bright read state of Utah have been doing it for years and their hasn't been a problem.

Despite political postal panic, Utah officials say voting by mail is safe, successful

As other states grapple with swiftly implementing universal voting by mail amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah is already ahead of the game.

www.deseret.com

The Red State That Isn’t Worried About a Mail-In Election

Utah has thoroughly embraced voting by mail with no problems. Why can’t the rest of the country follow suit?

www.theatlantic.com

Lessons Other States Might Learn From Utah's Success With Mail-In Ballots

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, about why Utah has been so successful with mail-in ballots with very little fraud and his advice for the rest of the U.S.

www.npr.org

Pretending there is a problem with zero evidence while denying voter suppression is disingenuous to say the least. Please stop doing Putins job for him.

Even the FBI DIrector, Christopher Wray, has stated the same. It is not an issue, except inside Trump's orange head.

 

[toobfreak]

The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.

If your candidate wasn't always chest deep in crime, you wouldn't have anything to complain about.

People need to know who they are voting for BEFORE they vote.

 

[DrLove]

This of course, changes long standing policy. Everyone had better buckle up and be watchful. It's coming.

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.​

​

The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials.​

​

Avoiding election interference is the overarching principle of DOJ policy on voting-related crimes. In place since at least 1980, the policy generally bars prosecutors not only from making any announcement about ongoing investigations close to an election but also from taking public steps — such as an arrest or a raid — before a vote is finalized because the publicity could tip the balance of a race.​

​

But according to an email sent Friday by an official in the Public Integrity Section in Washington, now if a U.S. attorney’s office suspects election fraud that involves postal workers or military employees, federal investigators will be allowed to take public investigative steps before the polls close, even if those actions risk affecting the outcome of the election.​

​

The email announced “an exception to the general non-interference with elections policy.” The new exemption, the email stated, applied to instances in which “the integrity of any component of the federal government is implicated by election offenses within the scope of the policy including but not limited to misconduct by federal officials or employees administering an aspect of the voting process through the United States Postal Service, the Department of Defense or any other federal department or agency.”​

​

Specifically citing postal workers and military employees is noteworthy, former DOJ officials said. But the exception is written so broadly that it could cover other types of investigations as well, they said.​

DOJ Frees Federal Prosecutors to Take Steps That Could Interfere With Elections, Weakening Long-standing Policy

In an internal announcement, the Justice Department created an exception to a decadeslong policy meant to prevent prosecutors from taking overt investigative steps that might affect the outcome of the vote.

www.propublica.org

So it’s okay for state prosecutors to investigate and bring up charges against President Trump during an election, but not okay for the DOJ to do it to anyone else. Gotcha.

Dumbass, Cy Vance is the DIstrict Atty for Manhattan and he's investigating Trump for tax fraud, which has already been explained in lengthy articles in the NYT.
He has not filed any charges. He's still awaiting the tax returns which in the last hearing, a federal judge said Trump has to turn them over.
The other investigations are being conducted by U.S. Attorneys in the SDNY and Eastern Virginia districts.
Trump's in a lot of trouble, and I hope after he loses in November, these guys swarm him like a cloud of locusts and put his sorry fucking ass in jail.

tRump on 1-20-21

 

[meaner gene]

Bill Barr's DOJ changed the rules to allow election interference and investigations

That's outrageous!!!!

Only Obama's DOJ is allowed to interfere!!!!

Rush Limbaugh had to give Trump the news that the Durham report won't come out BEFORE the election.

Strange how Rush knows more about what's happening, than Trump.

 

[toobfreak]

You libs need to put the bong down....

There is no such thing as widespread mail in voter fraud.

That is only because there has never BEEN widespread mail in voting before! The fraud will be there and it will be proven in about 4 weeks.

 

[Care4all]

Bill Barr's DOJ changed the rules to allow election interference and investigations

That's outrageous!!!!

Only Obama's DOJ is allowed to interfere!!!!

Yeah, the Obama FBI screwed hillary pretty badly! But at least Trump fired Comey, due to his illegal and unethical actions of Comey towards Hillary!!!

 

[meaner gene]

That is only because there has never BEEN widespread mail in voting before! The fraud will be there and it will be proven in about 4 weeks.

Actually there hasn't been widespread in person voting before either.

Strange how Trump claims fraud in ALL voting. Whether in person, or by mail.

 

[Care4all]

You libs need to put the bong down....

There is no such thing as widespread mail in voter fraud.

That is only because there has never BEEN widespread mail in voting before! The fraud will be there and it will be proven in about 4 weeks.

From republicans, no doubt!!!