Memory sticks used to program Philly's voting machines were stolen from elections warehouse

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-election-trump-equipment-stolen-usb-laptop-20200930.html

A laptop and several memory sticks used to program Philadelphia’s voting machines were stolen from a city warehouse in East Falls, city officials confirmed Wednesday, setting off a scramble among elections officials to investigate the theft and ensure the machines could not be compromised before Election Day.

The equipment appeared to be taken this week, sources said. Officials immediately began checking to make sure none of the voting machines had been compromised while also working to contain the fallout for fear of how President Donald Trump and his allies might use the news to cast doubt on the integrity of the city’s elections.

They said the theft would not disrupt the election.

“Since being informed of the incident, I have immediately committed to making necessary police resources available to investigate this incident and find the perpetrators. I have also committed to the City Commissioners additional resources to provide enhanced security at the warehouse going forward,” Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement. “This matter should not deter Philadelphians from voting, nor from having confidence in the security of this election.”

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[MagickMuffin]

1. Gee who would have the incentive to do something like this?

I have my suspicions.

[Claustrum]

2. so what if you caught them?

If they wanted the programming codes, they could long have sent the codes to the people that wanted it. Even if you get the USB back, it doesn't mean your coding is safe.

[AnnaLee]

3. mail voting is looking better all the time.

[marble falls]

4. Does Jacob Wohl have an alibi?