Quote:ALABAMA (WALA) -
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is investigating a concern over potential voter fraud in last Tuesday's special Senate election.

It all stems from a brief interview FOX10 News Reporter Kati Weis conducted at the Doug Jones victory party on election night when a young man made a comment that has now gone viral on social media.

The interview took place just minutes after the race had been called.

While live on air, in the middle of the crowded party, Kati walked up to a number of jubilant supporters at random, asking them for their reactions to the big win.

But, it was this question and answer that has caused controversy:

"Kati: Why are you excited to see this victory? Man: Because, we came here all the way from different parts of the country as part of our fellowship, and all of us pitched in to vote and canvas together, and we got our boy elected!"

(12-20-2017 06:00 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Lots of deads voted

(12-20-2017 06:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 06:00 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Lots of deads voted

ya gotta love some bammers, eh???

remember where I live....

it took 16 years and a number of federal indictments on 'associates' to get rid of our former mayor (that actually made an attempt at running for gubbernor)

it's amazing what these stupid ***** think they can get with these days......

and some wonder why I continuously laugh at all this bs......

(12-20-2017 06:08 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 06:00 PM)shere khan Wrote:  Lots of deads voted

ya gotta love some bammers, eh???

remember where I live....

it took 16 years and a number of federal indictments on 'associates' to get rid of our former mayor (that actually made an attempt at running for gubbernor)

it's amazing what these stupid ***** think they can get with these days......

and some wonder why I continuously laugh at all this bs......

(12-20-2017 09:59 PM)mptnstr@44 Wrote:  First place I'd look for monkey business is the college campuses to see if non-residents voted in Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Hattiesburg, etc.

(12-20-2017 09:59 PM)mptnstr@44 Wrote:  First place I'd look for monkey business is the college campuses to see if non-residents voted in Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Hattiesburg, etc.

Quote:After the June fourth mayoral elections, Mayor Johnny DuPree beat opponent Dave Ware by 37 votes, but before the mayor was announced "winner," there had been controversy surrounding the legitimacy of certain ballots, the front door and vault to city hall containing ballots had been left unlocked, and concern was raised about who was eligible to vote in certain areas.

That did not stop DuPree from being declared as winner.

On June 24, Dave Ware filed an election challenge, asking the courts to declare him as the winner.

On June 27, specially appointed Judge William Coleman was appointed to hear the election challenge trial, set for July 23. The ultimate decision as to who got the most votes would be decided by a jury.

The trial was concentrated on Ware's argument that more than 300 absentee ballots cast in the June fourth election were not properly signed. When the Ware team thought they proved their case, the DuPree team got their go, saying their case was solid.

After a weeklong trial, a photographer with The Hattiesburg American captured the verdict on camera that declared Ware the winner. When Judge Coleman polled the jurors, the vote was 8-4. After the jurors were again polled, numbers did not add up. That's when Coleman declared a mistrial.

The city was in limbo for two months before the judge ordered a special election. The ruling wasn't what DuPree or Ware hoped for; both hit the campaign trail. Two election commissioners resigned in the midst of this, sparking new controversy. DuPree wanted to appoint new members to oversee the special election, but his council members wanted to nominate who they saw fit.

Quote:HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -
With only 35 percent voter turnout, residents in the city of Hattiesburg elected a new mayor, District 102 State Representative, Toby Barker.

Barker, who ran as an independent, defeated four-time incumbent, Mayor Johnny DuPree in the general election on Tuesday.

“Well we’re overwhelmed, we’re excited…this city has been our home for a long time and we know how much potential Hattiesburg has,” said Barker. “It’s an incredibly humbling feeling, for all these people and supporters to put their trust in me for the next four years.”

With a vote tally of 5,681 to 3,797, Barker defeated DuPree, who called him to concede the race around 10 p.m. as roughly 12 of 14 precincts had reported.

“The mayors given so much to this community, and his legacy will be a positive one, I believe that, and to have him extend his congratulations meant a lot, because he has been a pillar of the community,” Barker said.

(12-21-2017 01:55 AM)Bull_Is_Back Wrote:  This will come to nothing

(12-21-2017 04:54 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  The guy may have misspoke in the excitement.

(12-20-2017 05:28 PM)UTSAMarineVet09 Wrote:  

Quote:ALABAMA (WALA) -
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is investigating a concern over potential voter fraud in last Tuesday's special Senate election.

It all stems from a brief interview FOX10 News Reporter Kati Weis conducted at the Doug Jones victory party on election night when a young man made a comment that has now gone viral on social media.

The interview took place just minutes after the race had been called.

While live on air, in the middle of the crowded party, Kati walked up to a number of jubilant supporters at random, asking them for their reactions to the big win.

But, it was this question and answer that has caused controversy:

"Kati: Why are you excited to see this victory? Man: Because, we came here all the way from different parts of the country as part of our fellowship, and all of us pitched in to vote and canvas together, and we got our boy elected!"

http://www.fox10tv.com/story/37094145/secretary-of-state-launches-investigation-into-voter-fraud-concerns-in-senate-special-election

(12-21-2017 04:54 AM)DavidSt Wrote:  The guy may have misspoke in the excitement. Lets say they found nothing but a few bad votes from both sides could hurt both candidates in vote totals.

(12-20-2017 05:28 PM)UTSAMarineVet09 Wrote:  

Quote:ALABAMA (WALA) -
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is investigating a concern over potential voter fraud in last Tuesday's special Senate election.

It all stems from a brief interview FOX10 News Reporter Kati Weis conducted at the Doug Jones victory party on election night when a young man made a comment that has now gone viral on social media.

The interview took place just minutes after the race had been called.

While live on air, in the middle of the crowded party, Kati walked up to a number of jubilant supporters at random, asking them for their reactions to the big win.

But, it was this question and answer that has caused controversy:

"Kati: Why are you excited to see this victory? Man: Because, we came here all the way from different parts of the country as part of our fellowship, and all of us pitched in to vote and canvas together, and we got our boy elected!"

http://www.fox10tv.com/story/37094145/secretary-of-state-launches-investigation-into-voter-fraud-concerns-in-senate-special-election

(12-21-2017 02:41 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Okay, please tell me that the State is not spending money on an investigation because of the comment of one, likely intoxicated, Jones supporter?

(12-21-2017 02:19 PM)Fitbud Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 05:28 PM)UTSAMarineVet09 Wrote:  

Quote:ALABAMA (WALA) -
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill is investigating a concern over potential voter fraud in last Tuesday's special Senate election.

It all stems from a brief interview FOX10 News Reporter Kati Weis conducted at the Doug Jones victory party on election night when a young man made a comment that has now gone viral on social media.

The interview took place just minutes after the race had been called.

While live on air, in the middle of the crowded party, Kati walked up to a number of jubilant supporters at random, asking them for their reactions to the big win.

But, it was this question and answer that has caused controversy:

"Kati: Why are you excited to see this victory? Man: Because, we came here all the way from different parts of the country as part of our fellowship, and all of us pitched in to vote and canvas together, and we got our boy elected!"

http://www.fox10tv.com/story/37094145/secretary-of-state-launches-investigation-into-voter-fraud-concerns-in-senate-special-election

I told you this was going to happen.

Just remember, you heard it from me first.