Ocean's Election: Rigging the System Vegas-Style

The transcript discusses concerns about election rigging, highlighting historical instances and current vulnerabilities in voting systems. It explores the potential for hacking and the influence of debates on voter perception. Despite these concerns, officials assure the integrity and legitimacy of elections, emphasizing the decentralized nature of election management across states and counties.

What are some of the security measures in place to prevent election rigging?

• Single-party oversight

• Only electronic voting without paper trails

• No monitoring at polling places

• Bipartisan election officials and poll watchers

Which of the following is a potential vulnerability in voting systems?

• Strong encryption keys

• Regular software updates

• Use of modern operating systems

• Outdated computer systems

What was a significant issue with some voting systems in Pennsylvania?

• No backup paper trail

• Too many polling stations

• Lack of voter registration

• Excessive security measures

What is one method mentioned for influencing election outcomes without direct rigging?

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Manipulating debate questions

• Encouraging higher voter turnout

• Implementing fair voting laws

What is a common tactic used to suppress voter turnout?

• Making Election Day a public holiday

• Extending voting hours

• Providing free transportation to polling places

• Implementing repressive voter ID laws