Dominion Voting Systems is at the center of controversy again, stemming from testimony before the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
John Poulos, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems, faced questions regarding the integrity and security of the Dominion Voting machines utilized in Michigan during the November 2020 election. As the hearing unfolded, discrepancies emerged, raising doubts about Poulos’s testimony.
Senator Ed McBroom led, probing whether Dominion’s machines could link to the internet. Poulos contended that while the machine’s design is for connection to tabulators, the responsibility for ensuring security rested with local authorities, leaving questions about potential vulnerabilities, particularly in cases where individuals with ulterior motives might gain access.
Further scrutiny came from then-MI Senator Pete Lucido, who questioned Poulos about remote access to Dominion’s equipment. Poulos initially denied such access but later conceded its existence in some touchscreen voting machines, likening them to “expensive fancy pens” without vote tabulation capabilities.
Attorney Michael J. Smith lodged a criminal complaint, alleging perjury against Poulos based on discrepancies between his testimony and subsequent findings. Smith’s assertions have also prompted calls for investigations into Dominion’s conduct and the broader issue of election security.
Complicating matters, a report by NBC News shed light on vulnerabilities within election systems concerning the modems used to relay unofficial results. Despite assurances from voting machine manufacturers, experts warn of potential breaches and manipulation risks associated with internet connectivity.
Kevin Skoglund, a senior technical advisor, emphasized the severity of the issue, stating that online election systems pose a significant threat to democratic processes. Echoing Skoglund’s concerns, Princeton computer science professor Andrew Appel highlighted the potential for future election manipulation if voting machines remain susceptible to external interference. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s guidelines also caution against wireless network connections in voting systems.
Beyond the warnings and cautions, the question remains: why are Dominion Voting machines still being used? Answer: to cheat during elections.
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