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* I posted this earlier today…
O’Neill Burke’s response: “Bob says a lot of things. I don’t pay much attention to them.” https://t.co/VDZlgrSiDL
— Paris Schutz (@paschutz) November 5, 2024
* From a Fioretti press release…
Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti lambasted the various “Election Hotlines” relating to today’s Cook County elections are non-existent.
WTTW posted a phone number for voters to call the US Attorney’s office if they spot any election irregularities. Fioretti called that number to see what would happen. The person who answered the phone said there is nobody from the US Attorney’s office on the ground, and any call would be referred to the appropriate election authority hotline. The Cook County Clerk does not even have a hotline to investigate election problems. The Chicago Board of Elections does have a number prominently displayed. Fioretti called that number three times. The phone rang and rang and rang. Nobody answered any of the three calls. Fioretti noted that all three government entities are headed by Democrats.
“We hear often from Democrats about how much they care about ‘democracy,’” Fioretti, a former two-time Chicago Alderman from Chicago’s Historic 2nd Ward, said. “As usual, those who scream the loudest about ‘democracy’ actually care the least about it.”
The only civil rights lawyer to ever run for Cook County State’s Attorney, Fioretti wonders what recourse voters have if they find problems with the election. “The media and election ‘experts’ say there are very few ‘proven cases of election fraud,” Fioretti said. “How could there be, if the election authority won’t even answer the phone to take down the complaint? It is easy to see how voters who have seen irregularities could tire of this shell game played by election authorities.”
Fioretti said voters who suspect election fraud should call an actual number at which someone will actually investigate the matter. Protect The Vote at 312-500-8312.
Part of the State’s Attorney’s office involves enforcing election integrity. “There was a time when the office deployed 400 Assistant State’s Attorneys to be on call to investigate election day shenanigans,” Fioretti said. “When I’m State’s Attorney, election integrity will be a priority again.”
OK, let’s take this one point at a time.
* 1) I called the US Attorney’s office and was told the hotline number is basically just an intake complaint hotline. People are referred to the proper authorities. However, I was told, most of the calls they get are mostly like “Where can I park at my polling place?” and “What time does my polling place close?”
Prompted by the US Attorney, I asked the Fioretti campaign what question(s) Fioretti asked when he called. I have not heard back. If Fioretti did have a valid voter fraud complaint (which he has never actually disclosed), this press release explains what would happen next.
On the rare instance when things like voter/worker intimidation is an issue, people are advised to call 911 and notify the police.
* 2) On to the Cook County Clerk…
We have a massive dedicated team taking Election Day calls from voters, election judges, field techs, poll watchers, and residents like you!
Have any questions or issues at the polls? Our election judges will get you in contact with a team member to assist with any issues. pic.twitter.com/61Q7qrNZiZ
— Cook County Clerk's Office (@cookcountyclerk) November 5, 2024
From the county sheriff…
The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who sees suspicious activity at their polling location to call 911 or Sheriff’s Police at 847-635-1188.
* 3) I called the Chicago Board of Elections’ hotline number (312.269.7870) at about 1:30 and somebody picked up on the first ring. Easy peasey.
* 4) That “Protect the Vote” hotline in Fioretti’s release was set up by the Illinois Republican Party. When you call it, you get a recorded message from Lara Trump that asks you for further info. The state Democratic Party also has a hotline number, (855) 458-6837, as does the attorney general…
Raoul urged voters to call his office if they encounter suspected improper or illegal activity. Chicago and northern Illinois voters can call 1-866-536-3496. Central and southern Illinois voters can call 1-866-559-6812. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can reach the office by using the 7-1-1 relay service.
Also…
Don’t let intimidation silence you at the polls! If you see something, say something. Report any voter intimidation to the Illinois State Board of Elections today! 🗳️🚨 #VoterProtection #CivicEngagement #MakeADifference pic.twitter.com/2dynpLuAwy
— Illinois SBE (@illinoissbe) November 5, 2024
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 1:35 pm
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Bob Fioretti is the polar opposite of Roland Burris. His mausoleum will list all of the offices he didn’t attain. And the number of offices he failed to win will be equally impressive.
Comment by Colin O'Scopy Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 1:41 pm
I used to be a Fioretti fan. But like Rickety Cricket on It’s Always Suny in Philadelphia, repeated rejection seems to have driven him insane.
Comment by Benjamin Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 1:44 pm
The only shell game appears to be Bob Fioretti calling random numbers then complaining that no one picks up the phone.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 1:50 pm
Still wishing Clayton Harris’ name was on the ballot today. Oh well…
Comment by Lincoln Lad Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 1:54 pm
Sure, Bob. Glad Eileen O’Neill Burke is on the ballot, former prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, appellate court justice.
Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 2:00 pm
Lol Colin. You win. So true.
They dont call him BS Bob for nothing. Fioretti? Fiorgetit already.
Comment by low level Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 2:02 pm
Shouldn’t Fioretti be using this time to polish up his concession speech? Although I suppose he could simply recycle one.
Comment by Pundent Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 2:14 pm
What about Bob…..
Comment by Rahm's Parking Meter Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 2:35 pm
Gotta give him credit for getting free media on Election Day.
Comment by Southside Markie Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 2:57 pm
Long distance information give me the election authority/
Help me find a party that can eee-lect me/
We did not really need to, but we still placed the call/
My plan is to just throw stuff and see what hits the wall.
With apologies to Chuck Berry.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 3:00 pm
This is a top-notch Berry jam of that song, 47th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R414Wuztt98
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 3:04 pm
The Fioretti campaign spent lots of money on “Harris/Walz/Fioretti” signs. How’s that working out? When will the campaign finance disclosures be filed for the signs?
Comment by Gravitas Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 3:14 pm
===How’s that working out?===
I asked the Chicago GOP. They have yet to respond.
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Nov 5, 24 @ 3:15 pm