Paypal causes recount deadline to be missed in New Hampshire
Posted on January 16th, 2008 by bile Categories and Tags: Uncategorized, Ebay, elections, finance team, Meg Whitman, New Hampshire, politics, Ron Paulhttp://www.ronpaulwarroom.com/?p=1751
I am informed directly by the Granny Warriors that PayPal did in fact freeze the funds earmarked for the Recount Fees! So, now you know who to blame for the failure to get a recount of the New Hampshire vote count. PayPal. The application for a recount of the New Hampshire vote required a deposit of $55,600 to the New Hampshire Secretary of State no later than 3:00 P.M. this afternoon, January 15th. A huge and successful effort by the Granny Warriors raised the money and they ordered the transfer to the Secretary. However, at the very last moment, PayPal FROZE THE ACCOUNT and did not transfer the money. The deadline for payment of the deposit passed and the recount application was rejected for lack of payment.
Emergency efforts by our folks on the scene in New Hampshire to push the recount through the Secretary’s office were not successful and a lot of frustration has been expressed on both sides as a result. The problem was not with the Secretary of State for New Hampshire, it was with PayPal. I understand that the matter may remain unresolved and a recount may still be possible. I am hoping for additional information early Wednesday, January 16th.
It appears that PayPal/Ebay owner Meg Whitman is a supporter of Mitt Romney, donated the max $2,300 and serves on his finance team. I really want more information on why they froze the account. There should be very explicit reasons given when someone’s account is frozen. I’ve not tracked down every aspect of this story but I’ve seen no explanation. The only update I’ve found is here and I’ve not yet listened to the interviews.
