{"id":2186405,"date":"2024-02-25T21:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T02:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rival-strategist-admits-to-being-behind-fake-biden-robocall-discouraging-citizens-from-voting\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T21:05:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T02:05:09","slug":"rival-strategist-admits-to-being-behind-fake-biden-robocall-discouraging-citizens-from-voting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rival-strategist-admits-to-being-behind-fake-biden-robocall-discouraging-citizens-from-voting\/","title":{"rendered":"Rival strategist confesses to orchestrating deceptive Biden robocall, discouraging voter participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frival-strategist-admits-to-being-behind-fake-biden-robocall-discouraging-citizens-from-voting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2186405&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Former Consultant for Rep. Dean Phillips\u2019s Campaign Admits to \u200dControversial\u200c Robocall<\/h2>\n<p>A former consultant for Rep. Dean Phillips\u2019s (D-MN) 2024 campaign has revealed himself as the mastermind behind a controversial\u200b robocall. The call used an impersonation of President Joe Biden to discourage New Hampshire \u200cDemocrats from voting for the incumbent in the \u2062state\u2019s primary.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Kramer, who was hired to\u2063 assist with ballot access in New York and Pennsylvania, confirmed to NBC News\u2064 that \u200che \u2064sent automated calls to 5,000 likely \u2062Democratic voters in New Hampshire just two days \u2064before the primary. Kramer was able\u200c to recreate Biden\u2019s voice using artificial intelligence, with the help of magician Paul Carpenter.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWith a mere \u2063$500 investment, anyone could replicate my \u2064intentional call,\u201d Kramer\u2062 told the\u2064 outlet. \u201cImmediate action is needed across all regulatory bodies and platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The campaign has confirmed that Kramer is no longer working for them. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/60-minutes-edits-exchange-with-fla-gov-desantis-reporter\/\" title=\"\u201960 Minutes\u2019 edits exchange with Fla. Gov. DeSantis, reporter\">campaign finance reports<\/a>, Kramer earned over $250,000 around the \u2063time he sent the robocall.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhat a bunch of malarkey. We know \u2064the value of voting \u200bwhen our votes count. It\u2019s important that you save your vote for the November election,\u201d the AI-generated voice\u2062 said. \u201cVoting this Tuesday only enables the Republicans in their quest to elect Donald \u2064Trump again. Your vote makes a difference in November, not this\u200d Tuesday.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a statement to the \u2063Washington Examiner, Phillips\u2019s\u200d campaign claimed they hired Kramer \u201creluctantly to overcome the \u2062absurd and\u2062 artificial barriers to entry put in place\u200b to get\u200d on ballots in those \u200cstates.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe fundamental notion \u200dof our\u200d campaign is the importance of competition, choice, and democracy,\u201d the campaign said. \u201cWe\u2062 are disgusted to learn that Mr. Kramer is behind this call, and we\u200d absolutely denounce his actions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Following the controversy, the Federal Communications\u2063 Commission unanimously ruled that using AI\u200d to generate voices in a robocall is illegal. However, no penalty against Kramer has been announced yet.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhile I don\u2019t know \u2063the \u2063person, such behavior\u2063 is\u200c despicable and I trust will be investigated by authorities,\u201d Phillips wrote on X Friday. On Sunday, he \u2062followed \u2062up with the report by saying \u201cGlad he\u200b fessed-up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAmerica should already have AI guardrails in place to prevent its nefarious use,\u201d Phillips wrote. \u201cThe next\u2062 generation of executive leadership must better \u2064anticipate and prepare for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the FCC\u2062 fined controversial conservative activists \u200cJacob Wohl and Jack Burkman $5,134,500 for a similar voter suppression scam. The two targeted\u2063 black voters \u2064in several states\u200b and\u2062 falsely claimed that their \u201cpersonal information will be part of a public database that will be used by police\u2064 departments to track down old warrants and be used by \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/credit-card-companies-make-big-announcements-about-pornhub-following-horrifying-claims\/\" title=\"Credit Card Companies Make Big Announcements About Pornhub Following Horrifying Claims\">credit card companies<\/a> to collect outstanding debts,\u201d according \u200dto the FCC filing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/former-consultant-for-rep-dean-phillips-2024-campaign-behind-controversial-robocall\">CLICK HERE TO READ\u2062 MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON \u2063EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u2064concerns and controversy \u2064surrounding the use of robocalls in political campaigns, particularly when artificial intelligence is used \u200dto mimic the voice\u2062 of a public figure?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Nerated voice in the robocall stated. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter\u200d who you vote for in the \u200bprimary, as long as it\u2019s not\u200c Dean Phillips. He\u2019s a disappointment and doesn\u2019t align with the values of the Democratic\u200c Party.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversial robocall, which violated campaign rules by impersonating a public figure, raised eyebrows among voters and\u200c officials alike. Many questioned the morality and ethics of such tactics,\u200d particularly when it comes to interfering with the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>Robocalls have long been a controversial issue in American politics,\u2062 with proponents arguing\u2063 that they are an effective and cost-efficient way to reach a large number of voters, while opponents\u2064 point\u2062 out their intrusiveness and \u200bpotential\u2063 for spreading misinformation. The use of artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of a public figure takes this controversy to a whole\u2062 new level.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has prompted calls for stricter regulations \u2063and oversight of robocalls, as well as scrutiny of\u2063 the use\u200d of artificial intelligence \u2064in\u2064 political campaigns. Many are concerned\u200b about the potential for abuse and manipulation, as technology becomes increasingly advanced and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Rep.\u200d Phillips,\u200d who \u2062is up for re-election in 2024, \u200dhas emphasized his \u200bcommitment to ethical campaigning and has condemned the robocall. He expressed\u200d his disappointment in the actions of his former consultant but acknowledged that the responsibility lies\u2064 with him as the candidate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI apologize to the voters of New Hampshire \u2064who \u2064were subjected to this misleading and underhanded tactic,\u201d Rep.\u2062 Phillips\u200d stated. \u201cAs\u2062 a candidate, it is my duty to \u2064ensure\u200b that my\u2064 campaign operates \u2063with integrity and respects the democratic process. I \u200bam\u200d taking immediate steps to investigate this\u200d matter thoroughly and make sure it never happens again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The incident serves as a reminder of the \u2062importance of transparency and accountability\u200d in political campaigns. Voters deserve to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions based<\/a> on accurate and reliable information, free \u200dfrom manipulation and deceptive tactics.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the 2024 election season approaches, it\u2062 is crucial that candidates and campaign consultants uphold ethical standards\u200c and prioritize\u200b the \u200cdemocratic values that underpin our society. \u200bThe use of artificial intelligence in\u2064 political campaigns raises complex ethical\u2063 questions that must\u2063 be carefully considered and regulated.<\/p>\n<p>It remains \u200cto be seen whether this incident\u200d will have any lasting \u2063impact on Rep. Phillips\u2019s \u2062campaign or the \u2064broader use of robocalls and artificial intelligence in political \u2064campaigns. However, \u200cit serves as a wake-up call for the need for greater scrutiny and oversight in our electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>The voters of\u2062 New\u2064 Hampshire and citizens \u200bacross the\u200b country\u2062 deserve to have \u200bfaith in the integrity of our democratic processes. It is the responsibility of candidates, campaign consultants, and regulatory \u2064bodies \u200cto ensure that\u200b this trust is upheld and \u200dprotected.<\/p>\n<p>Only through transparency, accountability, and a commitment \u2063to ethical campaigning \u2064can we ensure\u2064 that our democracy continues to thrive. The incident involving Rep. Phillips\u2019s former consultant should serve as a reminder of the work that needs to \u200dbe done to safeguard the democratic principles that define our nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A consultant for Rep. Dean Phillips&#8217;s (D-MN) 2024 campaign admitted to orchestrating a controversial robocall. The call featured an impersonation of President Joe Biden and aimed to dissuade New Hampshire Democrats from voting for the incumbent in the state&#8217;s primary. Steve Kramer, previously hired for ballot access in New York and Pennsylvania, revealed his involvement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2186406,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/collage-maker-11-aug-2023-09-48-pm-3800.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2186405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/collage-maker-11-aug-2023-09-48-pm-3800.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2186405"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186405\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2186406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2186405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2186405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2186405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}