Fake Twitter accounts created to send messages to Congress

[himher 634]

President Obama supporters appear to be using fake Twitter accounts to send pro gun-control messages to members of Congress, Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman and conservative bloggers who also reviewed the messages said Monday.

Bloggers first spotted the trend and said they suspected some social media funny business because the senders had sent no other tweets, had no followers and followed nobody.

In addition, blogger Stacy McCain said his review found the majority of the accounts supporting Obama’s gun-control campaign were created less than 48 hours before a member of Congress was contacted.

The tweets in question included the #WeDemandAVote hashtag – which President Obama told gun-control supporters to include in their Twitter messages to Congress.

Stockman is among 16 members of Congress who appear to have received the tweets.

On Monday, the congressman suggested “Obama’s anti-gun activists” were behind the allegedly computer-generated messages, which his office called a “scam” similar to those selling “male enhancement pills.”

Stockman also said accounts are linked directly to a former Obama staffer and called on the president to denounce the spamming.

“Obama’s anti-gun campaign is a fraud,” Stockman said in a statement. “The White House has some explaining to do. To what extent is the White House involved in this attempt to defraud Congress?”

Stupid libs! LOL

[Caryh 5,206]

I wonder how Stockman got access to the ip addresses to tie them to the former staffer? Or is an allegation all it takes to prove something? I have no doubt it's some pro gun control person, but to just start blaming an individual without evidence is not right either.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

President Obama supporters appear to be using fake Twitter accounts to send pro gun-control messages to members of Congress, Texas Republican Rep. Steve Stockman and conservative bloggers who also reviewed the messages said Monday.

Bloggers first spotted the trend and said they suspected some social media funny business because the senders had sent no other tweets, had no followers and followed nobody.

In addition, blogger Stacy McCain said his review found the majority of the accounts supporting Obama’s gun-control campaign were created less than 48 hours before a member of Congress was contacted.

The tweets in question included the #WeDemandAVote hashtag – which President Obama told gun-control supporters to include in their Twitter messages to Congress.

Stockman is among 16 members of Congress who appear to have received the tweets.

On Monday, the congressman suggested “Obama’s anti-gun activists” were behind the allegedly computer-generated messages, which his office called a “scam” similar to those selling “male enhancement pills.”

Stockman also said accounts are linked directly to a former Obama staffer and called on the president to denounce the spamming.

“Obama’s anti-gun campaign is a fraud,” Stockman said in a statement. “The White House has some explaining to do. To what extent is the White House involved in this attempt to defraud Congress?”

Stupid libs! LOL

You don't exactly come across as a brain surgeon either.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

which his office called a “scam” similar to those selling “male enhancement pills.”

So, he is poorly endowed. That would certainly explain his position on gun control.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Texas is known to have some of the smartest people in Congress.

[himher 634]

I see you California boys can pick out and focus like a laser on the issues that most concern you

So, he is poorly endowed. That would certainly explain his position on gun control.

[himher 634]

How (I) come across is a poor excuse for lib behavior dude

You don't exactly come across as a brain surgeon either.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

How (I) come across is a poor excuse for lib behavior dude

You're a poor excuse for a conservative.

[Darnell 8,478]

There's nothing like a Community Organizer actually organizing a Community.

Whoop !

[himher 634]

(laughing) I'm not a "conservative". I have no, zero interest in legislating people's personal choices or what goes on in their bedrooms.

You're a poor excuse for a conservative.