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Statement from (Iowa) Secretary of State Paul Pate Regarding Misleading Mailer from Cruz
Oskaloosa News ^

Posted on 01/30/2016 1:07:24 PM PST by springwater13

Today I was shown a piece of literature from the Cruz for President campaign that misrepresents the role of my office, and worse, misrepresents Iowa election law. Accusing citizens of Iowa of a "voting violation" based on Iowa Caucus participation, or lack thereof, is false representation of an official act. There is no such thing as an election violation related to frequency of voting. Any insinuation or statement to the contrary is wrong and I believe it is not in keeping in the spirit of the Iowa Caucuses.

Additionally, the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office never "grades" voters. Nor does the Secretary of State maintain records related to Iowa Caucus participation. Caucuses are organized and directed by the state political parties, not the Secretary of State, nor local elections officials. Also, the Iowa Secretary of State does not "distribute" voter records. They are available for purchase for political purposes only, under Iowa Code." - Paul D. Pate, Iowa Secretary of State

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To: HiTech RedNeck

Sometimes, it’s easier to slough them off by making them feel good...


361 posted on 01/30/2016 3:24:19 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (As a representative of Earth, I officially welcome Global Warming to our planet)
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To: FR_addict

I’m beginning to think Cruz is sabotaging his campaign on purpose. He just couldn’t be this dumb. I think he decided to run even though he doesn’t have a CRBA and is now worried about it. Until he provides a CRBA, I’m going to assume he does not have one.


362 posted on 01/30/2016 3:24:41 PM PST by FR_addict (Ryan needs to go!)
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To: jjotto

I’ve been thinking it’s Rubio since he stands to gain the most. Stupid call, sending that mailing out, but the firestorm is being drummed up by an opponent.


363 posted on 01/30/2016 3:24:47 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: editor-surveyor

“Only a Trumpet could think voting more than once is legal, or honest.”

You’re on a thread about something Cruz did that at the very best, looks dishonest - insulting Trump supporters about being dishonest?


364 posted on 01/30/2016 3:25:10 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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You are the one misrepresenting here.

You constantly demonstrate your distance from God.


365 posted on 01/30/2016 3:25:20 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: freespirit2012
These are articles on how often they have been used. Supposedly 2004 is the first time:

Alaska voters upset about public-shaming mailers, but experts say they work

Vote ... Or Else! Why Are Outside Groups Scaring Voters To The Polls?

366 posted on 01/30/2016 3:25:38 PM PST by JediJones ("How stupid are the people of Iowa?" -Donald Trump, November 12, 2015)
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To: CottonBall

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Nice try!

In your own words please explain exactly what Cruz did that is dishonest. (in some detail)


367 posted on 01/30/2016 3:26:47 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

My distance from God, thanks to Jesus Christ, is ZERO. “Hidden with Christ in God.” Thank you for bringing that up!!!

This does not appear true of you, although worse wretches have, in principle, been saved.


368 posted on 01/30/2016 3:26:52 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: editor-surveyor

With a FRIEND like you, why would Cruz need an ENEMY?


369 posted on 01/30/2016 3:27:18 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: CottonBall

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You are dishonest!


370 posted on 01/30/2016 3:28:20 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

I said, at the very best it looks dishonest.

Coercion, intimidation. etc.


371 posted on 01/30/2016 3:28:32 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: RegulatorCountry

Gov. Branstad’s establishment has never been fans of Bush or Rubio. Walker and Christie have been their picks. They will support whoever is the nominee.


372 posted on 01/30/2016 3:28:58 PM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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To: editor-surveyor

Ha ha haw, Satan’s antics in you are so amusing. So predictable. So refutable.


373 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:05 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: editor-surveyor

wow, that was brilliant and thought-provoking! /s


374 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:10 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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Your written ‘testimony’ here says you have no understanding of God.


375 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:34 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: CottonBall

Don’t throw pearls before pigs...


376 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:54 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: CottonBall

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Fail!


377 posted on 01/30/2016 3:30:18 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

I know they know that you did or didn’t vote. But somewhere upthread someone claimed that there’s no secret ballots and that you will be traced down to who you voted for. That was a paranoid and incorrect statement. That’s my only point on it.

I can show up with a GOP stamped voter card and vote for the dem and nobody would know. That poster claimed it is known.


378 posted on 01/30/2016 3:30:39 PM PST by Monty22002
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To: HiTech RedNeck

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Who threw a pearl at you?


379 posted on 01/30/2016 3:31:24 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

I understand God infinitely better than you do.

God is some self flattering pretense of yours. You have demonstrated that OVER and OVER and OVER and yet you still have people drinking the Kool-Aid.

Well their end, and yours, will be like those who drink the Kool-Aid described in Psalm 73. The “waters of abundance drained by them.” Terrors!

And I see it in God’s sanctuary, Satan.


380 posted on 01/30/2016 3:31:44 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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