Giuliani derides Kemp and Raffensperger, praises Vernon Jones
News, Politics July 14, 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga – Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) expressed that the country is at a “major crossroads” and it’s up to like-minded individuals to “preserve” it.
Giuliani’s officially endorsed gubernatorial candidate Vernon Jones(R) in Georgia after experiencing a lack of leadership from incumbent Brian Kemp (R). The embattled former mayor and ex-Trump Attorney attempted to contact Kemp several times following the November 2020 election and claimed the Georgia governor never returned his calls.
He added that the Georgia legislature conducted the “Best job [of] investigating the [election] fraud” last December. A special session concerning election fraud wasn’t called in December, but the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate held separate hearings to hear from individuals who experienced inconsistencies during that election cycle.
A lawsuit is currently in the court system concerning possible election fraud in Fulton County.
Giuliani attended one of those hearings and presented the highly contested security footage from State Farm Arena that featured some Fulton County poll workers pulling ballots from underneath tables.
The Secretary of State’s office conducted multiple recounts following the election and maintain that the Georgia election was honest and fair. They found no evidence of significant fraud.
Two weeks ago, New York suspended Giuliani’s law license in large part to the ex-Trump attorney’s election claims.
Giuliani wasn’t satisfied with either Kemp of Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) claiming they never analyzed the video and going so far as to call Raffensperger “a damn liar.”
He believes Vernon is the “right man for Georgia” with experience running a government office as an executive as well as a legislator. He added that Vernon “went through hell to be Republican” and the former Representative understands Trump’s vision.
Giuliani’s in the midst of his own trials and tribulations. A new book is claiming Giuliani told Trump to “just say we won” on election night. A move that reportedly infuriated Trump advisors. Giuliani’s stated that the claims were false and made by anti-Trumpers.
In April, Giuliani’s Manhattan home and office were raided by federal agents who seized computers and cell phones for an investigation into Trump’s business dealings. The former New York Mayor has stated they didn’t take the Hunter Biden laptop, however.
Judge will grant motion to unseal ballots in Georgia election fraud case
News May 21, 2021
HENRY COUNTY, Ga – Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero will grant the plaintiffs access to ballots from the November 3, 2020 election in Fulton County with some limitations.
They will be able to inspect and scan the unsealed ballots but only according to protocols and practices set in place by the court.
Judge Amaro agreed that the plaintiffs should have access to 600 dpi (dots per inch) images. He was against a third party handling the ballots.
“The question that I have really is whether instructing the county to do that, requiring the petitioners to pay is sufficient,” Amero remarked.
All parties involved were told to meet where the ballots are being stored in Fulton County next Friday, May 28. Amaro specifically stated he only wanted council in attendance with a potential exception for forensic experts. From there, they will continue to iron out protocols and procedures for ballot inspection.
“I’m wondering also whether or not it’s possible to produce the envelopes in a way that does 100 percent eliminate any identifying information,” Amero asked.
Henry County Superior Courtroom Judge Brian Amero presiding
The attorney general counsel representing the Secretary of State’s office explained the envelopes are signed which is considered identifying information. The signature and time and date stamp are on the back of the envelope. Plaintiffs have asked for the time and date information.
Secretary of State requested a “truly independent” audit rather than conducted by the petitioners who may have “preconceived biases.”
“I have no inclination at all to release these ballots to anyone other than the clerk and the council,” Amero told the Secretary of State’s attorney, “Whether they have the right to conduct these independent viewings, maybe not a physical inspection, but an inspection none the less, a visual inspection, combined with an opportunity to have ballot images at a resolution that allows them to peruse their claims that seems to be something that they have the authority and the right to do.”
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said the following about election integrity and ballot audits following today’s ruling:
“From day one I have encouraged Georgians with concerns about the election in their counties to pursue those claims through legal avenues. Fulton County has a long standing history of election mismanagement that has understandably weakened voters’ faith in its system. Allowing this audit provides another layer of transparency and citizen engagement.”
According to the plaintiffs’ legal counsel, a special scanner would need to be brought in to achieve 600 dpi images of the ballots. The judge will take that into consideration along with the time and labor necessary to complete the task.
Garland Favorito, a voting rights advocate, is one of the plaintiffs in the case, and his group VoterGa has partnered with Jovan Pulitzer for forensic inspection.
“Jovan is the only expert we have found who clearly understands all details of what is needed in a forensic ballot inspection. His unique, patented technology is unmatched in the country. He has assembled a remarkable team of forensic experts who can be on site to assist VoterGA inspection team members. His technology team and our Georgia election expertise represent the perfect combination of teammates who can find the truth about Georgia ballot integrity no matter what that truth may be.”
All election contest suits have been dismissed. This particular case pertains to a violation of individual rights pertaining to the state constitution.
Early voting in Pickens has long lines but going smoothly
Election 2020, News October 15, 2020
Photo by Susan Kirkland
Sheralle Brindell , a member of the board of elections, stands by absentee ballots that are waiting to be processed.
Early election
Early voting is going smoothly despite long lines and up to an hour wait.
“The only issues we’ve had were with the state system. The servers bogged down and we couldn’t process voters very quickly on the first two days, but the state had that fixed and the system works great now,” said Julie Roberts, supervisor of elections.
She said voting in person at 83 Pioneer Road is up to 910, but she anticipates that between now and Oct.30, they will amass many more.
Prior to early voting, the elections office had received between 2,000-2,500 ballots. Roberts said. She anticipates a lot more than that number by the end of early voting on Oct. 30.
“I expect we will have 7,500 votes prior to election day,” she said.
Board meeting
Counting absentee ballots
At October’s board meeting, the board approved advertising they would process absentee ballots early. They will open the envelops and stack groups of 25 ballots together to make feeding them into the counter easier.
They have scheduled to use Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver from Oct. 27-Oct. 30 to process the ballots. The processing will be witnessed by three people.
“Judge Weaver will select one and I’ll select two,” said Julianne Roberts, supervisor of elections.
WATCH VIDEO OF THE MEETING HERE
Roberts said that members of the board of elections should check that there is only one ballot per envelope.
“There is only one oath per envelope and it has to be signed,” she said. “The exception is for military families stationed overseas.”
Cell phones will not be allowed in the courtroom while ballots are processed.
Registering by mail
Roberts went on to say that some voters have been flagged for not having proof of identity and registered by mail.
“I’ve reached out to them to see if they can email us a copy, but pay attention to see if they have that flag.”
FIND YOUR PRECINCT HERE.
Concerns over voting machines
Roberts said while there have been concerns about the voting machines, she is confident the software issues have been dealt with.
“There were discovering candidates disappearing on the ballots,” said Roberts. “But this was before our system was tested and we didn’t see any of those issues.”