Police will open an investigation into alleged Moran campaign offense. Patrick Moran, son of Rep. Jim Moran stupidly gave a right wing “investigator” inside how-to tips on how to commit voter fraud. The incident was captured on video by James O’Keefe’s crew.
Arlington County police have opened an investigation into alleged voter offenses involving Patrick Moran, former director of field operations for his father, Congressman Jim Moran, authorities announced Thursday.
Police said they launched the probe after numerous calls regarding an undercover video video showing Patrick Moran discussing possible voter fraud with an activist posing as a campaign worker. Authorities could not say how long the investigation might take.
Rep. Moran (D-Va.) is running for a 12th term in the House. First elected in 1990, his district includes Arlington County, Alexandria, Falls Church and portions of Fairfax County.
In a statement Thursday, the Moran for Congress campaign said it welcomes the investigation and intends to cooperate with authorities.
Being stupid isn’t illegal. Absolutely Young Moran should resign. He distracts from his father’s campaign and simply cannot not be trusted with the wisdom and ethics that should be involved with any political campaign.
Having said that, isn’t this a waste of money? Obviously entrapment was involved. That is the James O’Keefe way.
I suggest letting him go away in disgrace. why waste money on what we already know. It isn’t illegal to be stupid or to discuss things. Talk is cheap, not illegal. It looks like this one is turning in to a witch hunt. I wonder who is behind it?
The good news is, Arlington County is investigating. It isn’t on my dime. Maybe they will arrest James O’Keefe just for being a toad.
Entrapment? O’Keefe isn’t a cop. Its only entrapment if the cops do it.
Also, if O’keefe WAS law enforcement, is what he did any different than what the cops do with potential terrorists, by providing them opportunity and fake bombs?