This is so invented. It was the team-Romney Presidential campaign caught with
in two states (includes NH).
Myth Romney 2007 campaign's dirty tricks included phoney State Troopers caught in two states
before he was caught using push polls, fake and deceptive stories to the Press about others,
and other dirty tricks on a daily basis.
FAKE TROOPER (and Chief of Operations)
More here
More here - Romney aide is the focus of probe
Romney aide accused of faking badges
Romney aide’s bogus badges: Sources detail ‘illegal’ security tactic
" Boston Herald - Friday, July 20, 2007
In an apparent violation of the law, a controverisal aide to ex-Gov. Mitt Romney
created phony law enforcement badges that he and other staffers used on the campaign trail
to strong-arm reporters, avoid paying tolls and trick security guards
into giving them immediate access to campaign venues, sources told the Herald.
“They (the aides) knew the badges were fake and probably illegal,”
said a presidential campaign source who asked for anonymity
because the story could damage the individual’s career.
Two additional sources confirmed that the badges - described as bright silver plates with a state seal attached -
were first created and used by Garrity while Romney was still governor."
That’s almost as bad as being a fake Governor.
Sounds like Garrity is an idiot. However, there isn't any evidence that Romney authorized his actions.
If Romney approved of his actions he probably would have gotten him the permits for the lights and siren on his car.
When word of his behavior became known, he got the boot.
It's not good that someone Romney relied on was that loose with following the law, but it's not the same as McCain himself being the once using Nixon type techniques.
It's hard to tell if the rant on the plumbing company voice mail was Garrity or not from the information available. If so, the idiot needs mental care. The badges are also stupid. As governor he would have had a State Police escort, so Garrity would have likely been able to have a real state trooper take care of things. Impersonating a trooper would have been both stupid and unnecessary.
Illegally installing a siren and lights would also be stupid and unnecessary because he could have probably gotten proper authorization.
He sounds unbalanced, but probably presented himself quite well to Romney as a reliable and efficient operations guy.
As for misleading the a reporter that was following them? Not very bright, but I can't say I car or blame him. I guess the Times reporters get offended when it's someone else doing the misleading.
