Voteauction.com was a satirical website that during the 2000 U.S. presidential election offered U.S. citizens an anonymous and quick way to sell their vote to the highest bidder.[1] 13 U.S. states issued temporary restraining orders and injunctions,[2][3][4] for alleged illegal vote trading and consumer fraud.[5] Over 2,500 news media outlets reported on the project including a 27-minute CNN "Burden of Proof" special.[6][7]
- ^ [1] New York Times, But the Authorities Are Not Amused and Talk of Legal Action: Web Site Offers an Auction for Votes, By Brian Knowlton Published: October 18, 2000
- ^ [2] Lawsuit and injunctions BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, LANGDON D. NEAL, RICHARD S. COWEN and THERESA M. PETRONE, vs. HANS BERNHARD, LUZIUS A. BERNHARD, OSKAR OBEREDER, CHRISTOPH JOHANNES MUTTER, JAMES BAUMGARTNER and DOMAIN BANK, INC.
- ^ [3] Spiegel Magazine: Behörden stoppen Stimmenverkauf im Web, 24.08.2000
- ^ [4] Spiegel Magazine: Richter verbietet virtuellen Stimmenhandel, 19.10.2000
- ^ [5] Vote-Auction], exhibition "Eyebeam" New York
- ^ [6] Transcript: CNN, Burden of Proof. Bidding for Ballots: Democracy on the Block. Aired October 24, 2000 - 12:30 p.m. ET
- ^ [7] Video: CNN Burden of Proof. Bidding for Ballots: Democracy on the Block. Aired October 24, 2000 - 12:30 p.m. ET