By Matt Underwood Dominion Voting sold to a company run by an ex-GOP election official – let’s unpack this, shall we? The news is hitting hard, isn’t it? It’s like watching a slow-motion train wreck, but instead of metal and debris, we’re looking at the foundations of our electoral process. It’s enough to make anyone’s blood run cold. The core issue is this: Dominion Voting Systems, a company that’s become synonymous with controversy surrounding the 2020 election, has been purchased by a new entity, Liberty Vote. And who’s at the helm of Liberty Vote? None other than Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official.
Now, the specifics are important. Leiendecker’s past is deeply entwined with the GOP. He was appointed to positions by Republican officials in Missouri, even serving as St. Louis’ Republican election director. This background immediately raises eyebrows, because it screams conflict of interest, right? The optics are terrible; a company that produces voting machines, essentially the tools of democracy, is now controlled by a figure with clear partisan ties. This isn’t about political opinion; it’s about the appearance of fairness and impartiality in our elections. How can anyone trust the outcome if the people counting the votes have a vested interest in the outcome?
What’s particularly concerning is the stated plan for these machines. Liberty Vote intends to conduct a “top-down” review of Dominion’s equipment, with the possibility of rebuilding or retiring machines. This introduces a new layer of vulnerability. The opportunity to tamper with or manipulate election results becomes very real. It’s not just about the hardware. It’s about the software, the algorithms, and the potential for backdoors or vulnerabilities that could be exploited. We should all ask ourselves, who is really reviewing these machines and what standard are they using?
The implications are far-reaching. We’re talking about the integrity of future elections, not just at the federal level but at state and local levels as well. The midterms next year are now under a cloud of suspicion, and it will be hard to ignore the fear that this is how they intend to “win”. The potential for distrust and division is enormous, and it may be the end of US elections as we know them. If people don’t believe the results, then the very fabric of our democracy is at risk.
Adding to the unease is the context of the sale itself. Part of the deal involved Dominion settling defamation lawsuits with Trump allies like Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. This feels like a hush-money agreement to protect those that are going to use these machines to manipulate elections. It’s like there is a larger pattern at play here, one where the lines between politics, business, and legal action are blurring.
The sale itself looks very suspicious. Did anyone investigate the source of funding for this purchase? Was it linked to individuals with a clear political agenda? This lack of transparency fuels speculation and undermines faith in the process. The lack of interest from the Democrats adds fuel to the fire. They need to be vocal about how outwardly partisan and corrupt this transaction’s optics look.
So, what can be done? The calls for paper ballots are getting louder, and for good reason. It’s a straightforward solution to the problem that’s right in front of us. Hand-counted paper ballots, with independent oversight, offer a level of security that electronic machines simply can’t match. The idea is to return to the fundamental principles of fair elections: transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. More important than the machines is the fact that the government, not a private company, should own the means of voting.
The situation demands more than just alarm. We need to demand transparency. We need to push for independent audits and oversight of all voting systems. We need to hold our elected officials accountable. The people need to petition the UN to oversee their elections. This is not a partisan issue. This is about protecting our democracy, which is the foundation of our freedom. Otherwise, we can say goodbye to safe and secure elections.