Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Technology Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by BySheera Frenkel and Jonathan Martin Aug. 22, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO — The Democratic National Committee said on Wednesday it was alerted to an attempted hack of its voter database this week and has notified law enforcement about the incident. A cybersecurity researcher from a firm called Lookout contacted the D.N.C. on Tuesday about the attempted intrusion, said two officials briefed on the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly. The F.B.I. is investigating, according to one of the officials. But the attempted hack, which was described as sophisticated, was not successful, the committee. said. A Democratic Party official said the identities of those who attempted the hack were unclear, adding that the target of the effort was the party’s voter file, known as Votebuilder. … [Read more...] about Democratic Party Says It Has Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database
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Gretchen Whitmer must ignore Democratic Party, make her own decisions
Rochelle Riley Detroit Free Press Published 10:00 p.m. UTC Aug 19, 2018 The Washington Post headline was of the bold, history-making kind: "Whitmer heads all-female Democratic ticket in Michigan." It is accompanied by a picture of white women. And therein lies Whitmer’s big problem: She is the candidate the male Democratic establishment privately tried to replace. She is the candidate who watched as state Democrats gathered last spring and rejected a black, male Grand Rapids attorney for the slate to make room for one of the girls. Yes, a group of 6,700 “chosen” or credentialed Democrats gathered at Cobo Hall and defied organized labor to choose Plymouth attorney Dana Nessel over Pat Miles, former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan, who had been vetted, was highly qualified and was endorsed and nominated by Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District. There’s nothing wrong with Nessel. She just happened to be in the … [Read more...] about Gretchen Whitmer must ignore Democratic Party, make her own decisions
State Democratic Party chair gives Keith Ellison tepid backing amid allegation
The chair of Minnesota’s Democratic party is standing by Rep. Keith Ellison “at this point” amid allegations from an ex-girlfriend that he once physically abused her. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin said Thursday the allegations are concerning, but added, “Keith is our nominee and we stand with him at this point.” Karen Monahan says Ellison dragged her off a bed by her feet while screaming. Ellison has called that false and said he plans to run in November. Ellison won a crowded primary for attorney general just days after the accusation surfaced. The episode has unsettled Democrats at a time when they’d rather focus on preparing for the November election. Ellison’s victory left the party with few viable options to replace him on the ballot if he drops out. issued a statement calling for Ellison to withdraw from the race for Attorney General. The statement read, in part: If the allegations are true, Keith Ellison … [Read more...] about State Democratic Party chair gives Keith Ellison tepid backing amid allegation
Trump wishes ‘leader of Democrat Party’ Maxine Waters a happy birthday
President Trump, left, wished a happy birthday to Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., right. (AP) President Trump wished a happy birthday Wednesday to Rep. Maxine Waters, in his latest attempt to cast the liberal California congresswoman -- who happens to want him thrown out of office -- as the face of the Democratic Party. “Happy Birthday to the leader of the Democrat Party, Maxine Water!” Trump tweeted Wednesday. Happy Birthday to the leader of the Democrat Party, Maxine Waters!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2018 Waters, D-Calif., turned 80 on Wednesday. She said her “biggest birthday wish” is to get Trump out of office. “I would wish that we could remove [Trump] from office,” Waters said on MSNBC this week, adding that if she doesn’t get her wish that “2020 is coming up.” “My biggest birthday wish would be that we’re able to get a leader of this country who represents us—who … [Read more...] about Trump wishes ‘leader of Democrat Party’ Maxine Waters a happy birthday
Democratic Party remains committed to supporting Prabowo: Suryo
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party (PD) Roy Suryo said his party remains committed to the coalition supporting Presidential Candidate Prabowo Subianto. "The general chairman of PD did not attend the events when leaders of the parties, in coalition, gathered at Prabowo Subianto`s residence on Thursday evening and Friday morning. This did not mean that PD is not committed to the coalition, but the absence was due to the fact that PD was holding a Supreme Council meeting," Suryo said in Jakarta on Saturday. He noted that PD did actually not arrive late, but should now decide upon a careful and accurate decision based on its formal procedures. The very important decision is to be made by the PD Supreme Council (MTP). It should not be made by the general chairman, himself. It was only at 10 a.m. local time on Friday that the MTP make the decision. The general chairmen of political parties in the coalition had gathered at Prabowo Subianto`s residence at 9 a.m … [Read more...] about Democratic Party remains committed to supporting Prabowo: Suryo