Hillary’s Story
US House Representative out of California, John G. Schmitz ran and won on his far conservative moralism. BUT when a scandal erupts, his own morals are questioned.

Tina’s Story
In the 1800s, like today, most folks decide if they’re going to exercise their right to vote by showing up on election day. BUT some politicians resorted to violence and kidnapping to ensure high election number results.

Sources
Hillary's Story
John Schmitz
Schmitz Bio and Data

Los Angeles Times
John Schmitz; Former Right-Wing Congressman From Orange County--BY DAVID HALDANE AND JEAN O. PASCO

SF Gate
John G. Schmitz, Former Congressman From Orange County--by Mark Martin

The New York Times
But the American party loves--by Stephen Lesher

US Archive
John Schmitz is no George Wallace

Photos
John G. Schmitz--via Arlington Cemetary
Schmitz Affair in Newspaper--from Sacramento Bee via Newspapers.com
Mary Kay Letourneau--Fair Use via Wikipedia

Tina's Story
Atlas Obscura
Election Fraud in the 1800s Involved Kidnapping and Forced Drinking--by Natalie Zarrelli

Historical Index
What Was Cooping?--by Michael Pollick

History Extra
A brief history of election “rigging” in the United States

TPM
What Edgar Allan Poe’s Death And Voter Fraud Myths Have In Common--by Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

University of Virginia (Public Voting Page)
Vote buying in nineteenth century US elections

Photos
Politicians trying to buy votes--from Library of Congress via Atlas Obscura
Election Fraud Violence--from Library of Congress via Atlas Obscura

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Hillary's Story
In 2018, Katie Hill was elected to the most female and racially diverse Congress to govern in the history of the United States. But, when nude photos of Hill were published across the internet, Hill fought to protect her reputation. Still, many wondered if Hill was a victim of misogynistic double standards or a perpetrator of sexual misconduct.

Tina's Story
Anthony Weiner, served as congressman for New York’s 9th district from 1999-2011. Known for his competitiveness and candor, Weiner challenged political opponents and called out shady behaviors and actions regularly. But, when Weiner accidentally posts an inappropriate selfie to Twitter, he revealed parts of himself that no one wanted to see.

Hillary's Sources
Wikipedia
Katie Hill (politician)
California's 25th congressional district

The Intercept
"FBI ARRESTS HACKER LINKED TO FORMER REP. KATIE HILL’S CAMPAIGN"--by Ryan Grim

Politico
"Rep. Katie Hill to resign amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with staffers"--by Heather Caygle, John Bresnahan, and Kyle Cheney

Newsweek
"REPORTER WHO BROKE KATIE HILL STORY CALLED HERSELF 'CAMPAIGN MANAGER' FOR HILL'S GOP OPPONENTS"--by Marika Malaea

ABC News
"Reflecting on her 2019 scandal, former Rep. Katie Hill says she still hasn't 'fully recovered'"--by Lauren Lantry

The New York Times
"The Complicated Case of Katie Hill"--by Jessica Bennett

Vice
"Katie Hill’s Downfall Is Revenge Porn Experts’ Fears Come to Life"--by Brendan O'Connor

"Here's how Katie Hill just won a primary everyone wanted her to lose"--by Shawna Thomas and Kristin Fraser

NBC News
"A day of historic firsts in Congress"--by Jane C. Timm

LA Times
"Special election to replace former Rep. Katie Hill set for March 3, California primary day"--by Michael Finnegan

The Cut
"‘Being Careful’ Won’t Prevent Revenge Porn"--by Sarah Jones

Photos
Katie Hill, official portrait, 116th Congress--by House of Representatives via Wikipedia

Katie Hill and Kenny Heslep--Instagram via Heavy

Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Anthony Weiner
Brooklyn
Crown Heights Riot
Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandals

Politico
“Weiner defends an old race-baiting flier: 'It was just quoting from The New York Times'”--By AZI PAYBARAH

New York Times
“Topics of The Times; Smears and Fears”
“Weiner Wants Scofflaw Diplomats to Pay Up”--BY EMILY S. RUEB
“Congressman Pushes Staff Hard, or Out the Door”--By David W. Chen
“Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin’s Post-Scandal Playbook”--by Jonathan Van Meter
“Weiner Admits to More Lewd Exchanges but Denies an Addiction”--byJavier C. Hernández and Michael Barbaro

Buzzfeed News
“Anthony Weiner's First Campaign Began With An Apology For ‘Race-Baiting’"--by Andrew Kaczynski
“Anthony Weiner Has Pleaded Guilty In A Teen Sexting Case And Faces Jail Time”--by David Mask and Mike Hayes
“Anthony Weiner is the Most Important Politician of the 2010s”--by Matt Berman
“Anthony Weiner ‘Sorry’ After Report He Sent Lewd Messages To Underage Teen”--by David Mack

The Forward
“What Were the Crown Heights Riots”--by Juliana Kaplan

Roll Call
“Members Collect Many Unpaid Tickets”--By Jennifer Yachnin

ABC News
“Rep. Anthony Weiner: A Timeline of Deceit”--by Devin Dwyer

CNN
“Congress, lewd photos and NYC's mayoral race: An Anthony Weiner timeline”

NBC News
“Anthony Weiner admits sexting continued after 2011 resignation from Congress”--by Tracy Connor

USA Today
“Law enforcement investigating Weiner's alleged sexting with teen”--by Kevin Johnson
“The Rise and Fall of Anthony Weiner”--by Nick Penzenstadle

Mother Jones
“Anthony Weiner Caught in Yet Another Sexting Scandal”--By Inae Oh

AP
“‘Rock bottom’: Weiner gets 21 months in prison for sexting”--By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER
“Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender”--By MICHAEL R. SISAK

Chicago Tribune
“Anthony Weiner's lawyers say 15-year-old girl he sexted wanted to affect election”--by Larry Neumeister

Vanity Fair
“What’s Wrong with Anthony Weiner? We Asked Some Psychotherapists”--by Bruce Handy

Photos:
Anthony Weiner Congressional Photo--via Wikipedia
Weiner Post Cover--screenshot via The Village Voice
Weiner After Sentencing--Andrew Gombert via USA Today

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Hillary's Story
Dan White’s reputation as a local hero and all American guy helped earn him a seat to San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors. But, as he struggled to make ends meet on a public servant’s salary and grew more and more dissatisfied with what he believed to be corrupt politicians, he made a fateful decision that broke hearts throughout San Francisco and the nation.

Tina's Story
Throughout Little Rock, Say McIntosh was known for his vocal critique of local and state politicians, but, when Say lightens up on his usual attacks during Clinton’s presidential campaign, rumors swirl about what may have led to his change of pace.

Hillary's Sources
Wikipedia
Dan White
Harvey Milk
George Moscone
White Night Riots
Moscone-Milk Assassinations

Murderpedia
Daniel James White

New York Times
"DAN WHITE, KILLER OF SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR, A SUICIDE"--By Robert Lindsey

NPR-WLRN
"40 Years After The Assassination Of Harvey Milk, LGBTQ Candidates Find Success"--by Scott Shafer

Photos
Wikipedia
Dan White Television Appearance
George Moscone Headshot

History Channel
Harvey Milk at Desk

Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Robert “Say” McIntosh

Arkansas Times
“Say McIntosh: The Lion in Winter”--David Koon
“The Says of our lives--Highlights from the colorful public history of Robert McIntosh.”--David Koon

Encyclopedia of Arkansas
“Robert ‘Say’ McIntosh”

Case Text
McIntosh vs. Rep. Party--Frank White--United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

New York Times
“Startling Arkansas, Governor-for-a-Day Sets 2 Convicts Free”--by The Associated Press
“Voters Face Racial Choice in Arkansas Runoff”--Special to The New York Times

Conduit for Action
“When the Governor is away – Saying goodbye to a history of shenanigans”--Conduit for Action

ABC’s 7 (Arkansas)
“Say’s Sweet Potato Pie”--Diana Harbour’s post

Chicago Tribune
“TWO MEN SUING CLINTON ADMIT PERSONAL VENDETTAS”--H.G. Bissinger

UPI
“Robert 'Say' McIntosh says he will hang on a…”

LA Times
“Activist Says He’ll Back Man He Hit on TV” --AP

Photo:
Black Then
“ROBERT ‘SAY’ MCINTOSH: THE SWEET POTATO PIE KING OF LITTLE ROCK”--posted by Jae Jones
Say McIntosh Early Photo

Arkansas Times
“The Says of Our Lives”--David Koon
McIntosh Magazine Cover--via slideshow from Arkansas Times
Say’s Clinton Dinner Poster--via slideshow from Arkansas Times

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