Even though they appeared to be caught redhanded trying to mislead voters as to the results of the election, WPTV maintains that what it showed over the weekend was merely a test to see if their “election page” was working. Judging by how many votes were counted in the results however, they were very committed to making this “test” look like the real thing:
Laurel Bennet, a Republican candidate for Florida House district 86, got a rude awakening Saturday morning when a Democratic candidate running in the same race informed her that West Palm Beach NBC affiliate WPTV posted the results of the primary election — three days before the actual primary.
The station’s website reported that Bennett garnered 12,189 votes in her primary bid against Stuart Mears, giving her just 45 percent of the vote, according to a Google search of her name along with “election results,” Louisville, Kentucky Fox affiliate WDRB reported.
No need to go to the polls Tuesday, folks. WPTV has the results all figured out.
Bennett reported the gaffe on her Facebook page.
“Election fraud is already taking place here in Palm Beach County!” the candidate said. “WPTV is posting election results, today, when the race is Tuesday! Please spread the word and contact everyone you know to vote Bennett on Tuesday! I have a snapshot of it! End corruption in Palm Beach! It begins with you, the voter!”
The search came up with the result, “WPTV Election Results | West Palm Beach News, South Florida Breaking news, … R Laurel Bennett, 45%, 12,189”
Tinu Pena, the Democrat who informed Bennett of the “election results,” told Bennett that the station did the same thing with her primary “results” — it announced that she’d lost to her Democratic rival Matt Willhite.
The station’s website acknowledged that it posted bogus election results, and added a disclaimer.
“In order to make sure we bring you fast and accurate election results on election day, we are testing our election page ahead of time with test data,” the disclaimer said. “On election day, this message will be removed and the actual election results will be displayed on this page.”
Source: BizPacReview
POSTED ON W. KEITH PERRY’S FACEBOOK PAGE
Mr. Perry,
I am deeply troubled by the resolve of our governor and the Florida Elections Committee to exclude Evan McMullin as a candidate for President of the United States from our state ballot. Those who have studied the Florida election laws and how they have been applied have consistently noted that the exclusion of McMullin appears to be arbitrary and inconsistent with other balloting decisions if not indeed capricious and indicative of political gamesmanship. This is exacerbated by the knowledge of our governor’s strong support of and ties to Donald Trump.
At a time when the freedom and liberty of our citizens is being chiseled away by the imposition of the political will our elected politicians, it seems many need to be reminded that their job is NOT to set arbitrary limitations upon our liberty and freedom, but rather to do everything within their power to enhance our free exercise thereof.
As American citizens, our politicians are entitled to support, endorse and vote for any political candidate that they freely choose. Similarly, the citizens of Florida should have the same right, unencumbered by political intrigues. It is unjust, if not illegal, for our elected officials to knowingly and purposefully disenfranchise citizens of this state to further their own political agenda. Yet, it is apparent that this is precisely what is occurring in the decision regarding Evan McMullin’s exclusion from the Florida ballot.
The recent arbitrary and inconsistent application of Florida law to disqualify Evan McMullin from the Florida ballot for President of the United States is egregious. It demonstrates the determination of some to impose their political will upon the people of this state which is antithetical to the very principles upon which this country was founded. It is indicative of Florida’s leanings toward the very tyranny the people now fear.
For the sake of freedom and in recognition our political servants sacred trust to the people of this state, all have an obligation to cease and desist the strong arming of this election and set the people of Florida free to exercise the same freedoms you claim for yourself and you were all elected to protect and secure. And may I respectfully add, WE THE PEOPLE are not here to serve you and your colleagues and promote your agendas, you are here to serve us and promote our agendas. WE THE PEOPLE have asked that Evan McMullin appear on our ballot and you have a fiduciary responsibility to honor that request and not thwart the will of the people through a prejudicial application of the law.
Immediate measures need to be taken to assure the citizens of this state that their will is recognized and honored and that Evan McMullin will appear on our ballot in November as a legitimate and authorized candidate for President of the United States.
Sincerely,
Claudia C. Kalis
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Major fraud taking place in Florida… You guys have to act on this and soon.
Election Officials Caught Red Handed Filling Out STACKS of Absentee Ballots in Florida: EYE WITNESS SIGNS AFFIDAVIT! – (READ IT! SPREAD IT! POST IT!)
https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Donald/comments/5b59sg/election_officials_caught_red_handed_filling_out/