Posted on 11/18/2020 8:21:43 PM PST by TigerClaws
In an extraordinary turnabout that foreshadows possible legal action, the two GOP members of Wayne County's election board signed affidavits Wednesday night alleging they were bullied and misled into approving election results in Michigan's largest metropolis and do not believe the votes should be certified until serious irregularities in Detroit votes are resolved.
The statements by Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chairwoman Monica Palmer and fellow GOP member William C. Hartmann rescinding their votes from a day earlier threw into question anew whether Michigan's presidential vote currently favoring Democrat Joe Biden will be certified. They also signaled a possible legal confrontation ahead.
"I voted not to certify, and I still believe this vote should not be certified," Hartmann said his affidavits. "Until these questions are addressed, I remain opposed to certification of the Wayne County results."
Added Palmer in her affidavit: "I rescind my prior vote to certify Wayne County elections."
Both GOP board members said their concerns included there were discrepancies in nearly three quarters of Detroit's precincts poll books where ballots are supposed to be matched to qualified voters.
"The Wayne County election had serious process flaws which deserve investigation. I continue to ask for information to assure Wayne County voters that these elections were conducted fairly and accurately. Despite repeated requests I have not received the requisite information and believe an additional 10 days of canvas by the State Board of canvassers will help provide the information necessary," Palmer explained.
Their pronouncements come just 24 hours after a chaotic meeting in which the county's election board initially failed to certify the Nov. 3 election results during a 2-2 deadlocked vote when both Palmer and Hartmann voted against certification. But after hours of contentious public comment and criticism -- including Democratic allegations of racism and threats against their safety -- the two GOP members struck a deal to certify the elections in return for a promise of a thorough audit.
Palmer and Hartmann said Wednesday they learned that state officials had reneged or would not honor the audit, leaving them no recourse but to oppose certification until more investigation could be performed.
It is unclear whether the Tuesday night compromise was binding or could be changed. But both GOP members said in the affidavits they felt misled and unduly pressured to change their positions the night earlier.
"The comments made accusations of racism and threatened me and members of my family," Palmer said in her affidavit.
The board members' actions were immediately hailed by Phill Kline, head of the conservative-leaning Thomas More Society's Amistad Project, which has been contesting election irregularities in several key battleground states like Michigan.
"I'm pleased Mr. Hartmann and Ms. Palmer reiterated their opposition to the certification of the Wayne County results despite bullying and threats and in the face of broken promises by Michigan's Secretary of State," Kline told Just the News. "Mr. Hartman is properly demanding answers from Wayne County election officials."
Good news. They must have received a lot of hate for their actions.
Somebody must have promised the families protection....
I will bet the POTUS contacted them AND they have the protection they deserve!! Just a call from POTUS would be enough to gather the courage they need!!!
Link to the PDF:
https://justthenews.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/20201118184530537.pdf
These folks were “Doxxed” by Antifa. Their kids’ names and their kids’ schools were mentioned by some local thug trying to intimidate them.
Lots of courage to stand up.
Even the lib moron on the board said that only 72% of the votes “could be recounted.” Where’d the other 28% go?
They had more voters than ADULTS LIVING IN THE COUNTY.
Glad they stood up.
The abuse these people were receiving is ridiculous, they need support.
Is this related to the video where the jackass with the orange/red shirt was threatening their reputation, their children’s reputations?
https://archive.is/wwHQk - Archive of this article
>> Glad they stood up.
Ditto. And they deserve the support of 80 million Trump voters.
Good. Now Michiganders can put their Trump signs back out on their front lawns.
Praying for their protection.
Even the Mafia has a code to leave the children alone.
Antifa is despicable.
Great news.
PING!
US media: “It’s racist to require the votes of minorities to be treated fairly and honestly!”
I hope some armed Patriots are protecting these two. We need to stand together to squash these bastards.
Or support...
God’s hand!
Brave patriots!
Where is our America? This crap is outrageous.
I emailed my congressman tonight and told him that the people who threatened these two need to be prosecuted for election interference. With swift and sever punishment if we are to have safe and fair elections.
Praying for them
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