A Perry Mason moment at the SBOE

A Perry Mason moment at the SBOE

Yesterday saw stunning developments in the State Board of Elections hearing in NC-09. The day played out like a Greek tragedy with a son exposing the sins of a supposedly pious father. In an apparently surprise move, Mark Harris’ son, John, took the stand. Neither...
Implausible deniability

Implausible deniability

Yesterday, Andy Yates, the general consultant for Mark Harris’ campaign in NC-09, testified before the State Board of Elections. He reminded me of Sargent Schultz from the 1960s sitcom Hogan’s Hero, saying essentially “I see nothing. I know nothing.” And when...
Election fraud up close and personal

Election fraud up close and personal

After months of news reports, we finally got a good look at the people in Bladen County involved in the election fraud in the 9thCongressional District. Most seemed unwitting participants in the scheme but they also indicated an effort to cover up their activities led...
Mark Harris and Merrick Garland

Mark Harris and Merrick Garland

The headline in the News & Observer today notes that Dan McCready wants a new election. Of course he does. That’s not exactly news. The question, though, is whether or not he gets one.  The State Board of Elections meets today and tomorrow to determine how to...
Mark Harris should stop talking

Mark Harris should stop talking

If I were Mark Harris’ attorney, I’d tell him to stop talking to the press. Every time the GOP candidate in the NC-09 election debacle goes on the record, he makes himself look guilty or stupid or both. He just reinforces the need for a more in depth investigation...

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