How Many Sign-Ins About the ‘Millionaires Tax’ Were Fake? Thousands, Group Says

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

Opponents of a proposed income tax on high earners in Washington state have pointed to the record number of “con” sign-ins on the bill as proof that it’s highly unpopular. Read more...

Supporters claim fraudulent sign-ins made Washington's proposed 'millionaire's tax' look unpopular

As of Monday afternoon, over 100,000 names appeared signed in as "con" on the House’s website, while less than 10,000 had signed in "pro" or "other." But several unions and pro-tax groups claim many of those names are fraudulent and are asking the state attorney general to investigate.

Group claims WA ‘millionaires tax’ opposition was inflated in hearings

Advocates allege fraud in WA's public comment system, saying duplicate and fake sign-ins inflated opposition to a proposal to tax income over $1 million.

State senator, former congressman among those who allege fraudulent opposition to Washington income tax bill

OLYMPIA – Supporters of the state’s proposed income tax on millionaires allege the record number of those who signed in against the legislation is inflated by thousands of fraudulent and duplicate entries.

Phantom Signatures and Political Theatrics: How Fake Sign-Ins May Have Inflated Opposition to Washington State’s Millionaires Tax

A Washington state advocacy group is raising alarms over what it describes as a coordinated effort to fabricate public opposition to a proposed tax on the ultra-wealthy, alleging that fake names were used to sign in at legislative hearings to create the illusion of broad grassroots resistance. The accusations, if substantiated, would represent a troubling manipulation of the democratic process at a time when tax policy debates are intensifying a…

Millionaires Tax Supporters Say “CON” List Padded With Falsified Names, Identity Impersonations; Call on House Chief Clerk and Attorney General to Investigate — Invest In Washington Now

Supporters of the Millionaires Tax who were fraudulently signed in “con” for tomorrow’s House Finance Committee hearings are calling on Chief House Clerk Dean and Attorney General Nick Brown to launch an investigation.