Police: McCain Volunteer from CS Made Up Attack Story
Police: McCain Volunteer from CS Made Up Attack Story Save Email Print
Posted: 1:40 PM Oct 24, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:57 PM Oct 24, 2008
 Reporter: Associated Press
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Pittsburgh police say a McCain volunteer made up story of being robbed, having 'B' scraped on her face.

Maurita Bryant, the assistant chief of the police department's investigations division, says Ashley Todd, 20, is being charged with making a false report to police.

Todd, A McCain campaign volunteer from College Station who reported being robbed and having a "B" cut into her cheek has done a lie detector test in Pennsylvania.

Police in Pittsburgh say Todd initially reported a tall black man attacked her after seeing a McCain bumper sticker on her car.

Police have said there are inconsistencies in Todd's story about Wednesday night -- mainly with how she described being attacked.

Police say photos and bank card information from an ATM where the college student claimed she was robbed don't show her using the machine then.

Police say Todd, who's white, told them she was attacked by a 6'4'' black man.

GOP presidential candidate John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin, called Todd yesterday expressing concern. Barack Obama's campaign issued a statement wishing her well.

The Associated Press could not immediately locate Todd.

Note: There were initial reports that Todd was a student at Texas A&M. Todd had listed this in her blog. However, Texas A&M officials confirm she is not enrolled at the university.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 at 01:08 PM
The Truth Location:at 06:18 PM I was not saying that I thought Ashley was innocent. I was simply saying that there could be other sides to the story. The government and or police have been known to be corrupt from time to time. I wasn't trying to defend her, I was only trying to be fair. For what it's worth, my Dad is a sherrif for Harris county, so I grew up around other cops and have gotten to know quite a lot about "the way police work." ( I hope that didn't appear rude or snide, as I am not trying to offend you.) But I'll say it again, I hope it all turns out the way it is supposed to turn out. Which ever truth comes out. :)
Posted by: Melissa Location: Oklahoma on Oct 28, 2008 at 11:55 AM
To "Daniel Garcia is Lying," get real. You obviously don't know Dan. As an Aggie, he did what any other Aggie would have done for someone he believed was a fellow Aggie. It's what the Aggie Network does. Dan is a trusting, caring person and had no reason to believe this person was lying at the time. He is hurt that this person took advantage of him and compromised his reputation. As a Democrat, I do not agree with his political views, but Dan is a stand-up guy.
Posted by: Terry Location: Bryan on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I think the people posting thse comments need some Prozac.
Posted by: Lola Location: Cs on Oct 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Sherry, I couldn't have put it any better myself. It's great to see a comment posted by someone with a brain.
Posted by: The Truth Location: Pittsburgh on Oct 27, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Ashley Todd isn't just a crazed McCain "follower" she was a paid employee of the CRNC. She conspired (probably with others in that organization) to influence the election results by creating this vicious hoax. If you think the police "forced" her to confess, you simply don't understand how the police work. Ashley confessed because she knew she was caught red handed and that any further lies would just dig her into a deeper legal hole. That's how it works. You are exactly the sort of person Ashley Todd and her managers hoped to influence through her lies. Despite being uncovered, their plot appears to be working at least on some people.
Posted by: Justis Location: Brownwood on Oct 27, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Give me a break Kenkad - its obvious you never would have voted for McCain if you are so easily swayed. Don't judge anyone by their crazy followers - and there are crazies on BOTH sides of this election.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Kenkad just a tip...you should not base your decision on who you wanna vote for based on the type of people working on their campaign. Why don't you do a little research on both candidates then decide. It's people like you that really make me worry!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 at 02:16 PM
I heard that the police forced her to say that the story was made up. There ARE other possible sides, you know. No one knows for sure what happened, other than the police and Ashley. I hope things good the way they need to go. Which ever way that may be.
Posted by: NIB Location: BCS on Oct 27, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Good For You
Posted by: Kenkad Location: College Station on Oct 27, 2008 at 01:21 PM
If this represents that caliber of people working on the McCain campaign, I will be changing my voting to the Obama ticket.
Posted by: Aggie12 Location: Walton Hall on Oct 27, 2008 at 12:41 PM
She is not an Aggie. Never was never will be. She went to Blinn. Nevertheless, what she did was very wrong. As a white person, I hope they throw the book at her for accusing a black person of doing this. To me the other issue is serious but who know how many black male there got pull over or into police custody because of what she stated. I cannot imagine how most blacks feel about this. Being accused of something by a crazed freak and having absolutely nothing to do with it. This make me sick to my stomach.
Posted by: theDoctor Location: Bryan on Oct 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Yet another white female yells "it was a black man who did it"! I for one am tired of this ****!! And most of you out there still insist there is not racism out in America. What a loser! If A&M does not demand that she give her ring back I for one will no longer support the university in anything.
Posted by: Seriously?? on Oct 27, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Anonymous @ 2008 at 07:06 AM It is completely obvious that you made that statement just to get a reaction out of here. Shouldn't you be in school or something? Grow up, you should really get a life!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 at 07:06 AM
She sounds like an aggie to me- full of herself and really stupid!!!
Posted by: Kendra Location: CS on Oct 26, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Apparently this little girl is also a Rick Davis supporter ... birds of a feather
Posted by: GoVote on Oct 26, 2008 at 04:20 PM
To Obama supporters in Texas - and we all know there are a lot of us. Lets use this sorry incident, and the right-wing-screed radio that was announcing it all over the place, for motivation, and get out and vote. Texas doesn't have to go to the Republicans!! PS To those conspiracy theorists who posted below - you're as nuts as this pathetic girl.
Posted by: Daniel Garcia is Lying Location: United States of America on Oct 26, 2008 at 02:57 PM
According to the video interview, Garcia "dressed the wound" on Ashley's face. Are we are to believe he didn't notice that it could not have been made with a sharp knife or that it was backwards? Also Garcia's lawyer says he was retained because Garcia was being accused of involvement in the Pittsburgh press, but I can't find any evidence of that online. The police say Ashley's eye injuries were real, but that she won't say how she got them. Now think about how hard it would be to punch yourself in the eye with any force. Finally, Garcias timeline doesn't add up. Garcia says he was with Ashley until 2AM at least. See http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08299/922849-53.stm However this is exactly when Ashley posted her fake messages to Twitter from her Blackberry: http://wonkette.com/403766/racial-mugging-victim-helpfully-twittered-her-tale By his own admission, Ashley Todd and Daniel Garcia were together in the diner while she wrote these false statements.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 26, 2008 at 02:29 PM
RR. you're are misinformed about Munchausen, read up on it before you post misinformation...
Posted by: VW Location: B/CS on Oct 26, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Liar liar! http://savagepolitics.com/?page_id=326
Posted by: CRAZY IS AS CRAZY DOES Location: UNBELIEVABLE IN TX. on Oct 26, 2008 at 12:02 AM
THIS ALL HAS TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THIS GIRL IS MENTALLY DISTURBED. SHE HAD TO BE PRETTY DUMB TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE WOULD BELIEVE HER STORY. SHE SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED ALOT OF REJECTION IN HER LIFE, AND WILL GO TO ANY EXTREME TO GET SYMPATHY, AND ATTENTION. WHAT SHE DID IS TOTALLY UNFAIR TO BLACKS. IT SHOWS THAT BLACK MEN ARE STILL STREOTYPED AS CRIMINALS. SHE THOUGHT THAT WOULD MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE HER. GUESS SHE NEVER HEARD THAT EVERY RACE HAS CRIMINALS. I HOPE SHE GETS THE HELP THAT SHE NEEDS,CAUSE SHE IS ONE SICK GIRL.
Posted by: ha ha Location: outsider on Oct 25, 2008 at 07:32 PM
GIG `EM 12th female
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 25, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Correction - Munchausen is when a person (typically a mother) causes injury or illness to their child in order to gain attention.
Posted by: It's a little funny.... on Oct 25, 2008 at 03:38 PM
It's a little funny how everyone is making comments about Republican and Democratic supporters. I bet thta regardless of the party you support, someone in your family, a co-worker, a best friend, or someone else close to you is a supporter of the opposite party, yet you still respect them. You cannot generalize such a large group of people. Come on! Let's be realistic.
Posted by: someone who met her once Location: local on Oct 25, 2008 at 03:22 PM
She did not do it to draw attention to McCain or Obama. She did it to draw attention to herself. She is a self absorbed compulsive liar.
Posted by: christi Location: madisonville on Oct 25, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Motto is we don't lie cheat or steal and don't tolerate the ones that do! A&M needs to kick her out!This makes A&M look bad!1
Posted by: Maria Location: Bryan on Oct 25, 2008 at 10:50 AM
She should of put an L in the middle of her forehead. For LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Maria Location: Bryan, on Oct 25, 2008 at 10:45 AM
What a loser!! You are sure she doesn't attend Texas University or Texas Tech.
Posted by: Sherry Location: Bryan on Oct 25, 2008 at 05:38 AM
This is not a black-white issue. Everyone should be treated equal. I don't look at color. I look at character. I am white and I see more discrimination from some black people to white people. We are all gods children. Why does the race card always have to be pulled. This isn't the thoughts of most people. This girl is SICK. She needs prayer.
Posted by: R.R. Location: Madisonville, Texas on Oct 25, 2008 at 05:14 AM
There is a psychological condition called Munchausen syndrome. It can be manifested when an individual causes physical harm to self to gain attention.
Posted by: W Location: CS on Oct 25, 2008 at 05:11 AM
You will notice that she associated herself with republicans and aggies. Remember that you don't have to attend Tamu to be considered an aggie.
Posted by: Big T Location: Bryan, Great State of Texas on Oct 25, 2008 at 04:57 AM
It IS considered racism and it IS offensive to always pick a black man as the suspect by these outrageous liars. Why do they do it? Maybe because they think the story is more believable. Is a 6'4 white man less scary and less capable of committing a crime that a 6'4 black man? NO! Racism and Stupidity are one in the same. This has been going on for years and it HAS TO STOP NOW! Is it the fear that our next president may be black that scares these idiots? He can't do any worse that the president we have now. Before somebody gets offended, let me say that I am not referring to all white people. These racist idiots make up the minority of the white race. Take Race out of the race. Vote for the person who is better suited to deal with the issues that are dear to you.
Posted by: To LG and Average Citizen Location: Bryan on Oct 25, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Sorry to burst your bubbles, but the police have said she did this on her own, no one else was involved. The only thing anyone from BOTH camps, McCain and Obama, did was repeat was be being reported by the news at the time. And as for the accusation that McCain and Palin are gullible because they didn't see it was a hoax, when all you get is a brief article without any pictures or concrete information, it is not possible to discern a hoax. The Obama camp put out a statement almost identical to McCains.
Posted by: how sad Location: bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Is no one seeing this as having nothing to do with either campaign and that each of the canidates were taken in by this also. Yet everyone is still bashing the other side because of what this one seriously hurting woman did for attention.(& may I point out,got it by just about everyone)Can no one see that this is the problem? We are all jumping to blame someone! Including the one person who probably who needs more help than any of us. And then we bring her problems into a presidential campaign and let that weigh on who we will vote for? Isn't our "right to vote" a sacred and priceless gift that should be carefully thought out. Hopefully you will realize her voting right may be taken away because she will be charged with a felony. Shouldn't we remember we still hold a precious gift and not take it lightly. And no matter who you vote for,does it mean we stupe to her level and call the other names,or accuse them of putting her up to it. Is this what our "right to vote" has truely come to?
Posted by: LKC Location: B/CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM
First, she isn't an Aggie--already been reported. She WAS a student at Blinn (also reported). and...she is NOT from Bryan/College Station---she is from a town outside of Houston...
Posted by: Dave Webb Location: CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 10:17 PM
BTHO Ashley Todd! Oh wait, she already did that to herself. Dang.
Posted by: Bubba Location: Bubba,Texas on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:29 PM
What a shame!It would be different if she were hot.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:05 PM
This is really sad...I hope she gets a whopping fine and maybe jail time... what a sicko!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:37 PM
To Obama Oct. 24th @ 4:29 pm. You got it right! That is exactly what I was thinking. It worked too. Obama supporter is what she is and she used reverse psychology (how ever you spell that) for this one!
Posted by: Edward Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Her parents must be so proud in the "honesty" that have instilled in their daughter.
Posted by: anonymous Location: bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I AGREE WITH OBAMA 4:29P.M.
Posted by: TO White Democrate Location: Anderson on Oct 24, 2008 at 07:19 PM
No knowledge on issues?! I take it that you want more jobs sent over seas due to higher taxes on companies that employee jobs here in the U.S.A., a nationalized health care system like Canada and Mexico, larger government, more regulation, high prices at the gas pump due to taxes and higher oil prices, the death tax, favors federal government over state and local government, very bipartison, no military experience but will in turn be the Commander and Chief, no patriotism, and have a vice president who didn't like Obama less than a year ago.
Posted by: TC Location: CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:35 PM
It has already been confirmed by the University that she is not and has never been a student at Texas A&M. She is just an idiot.
Posted by: Doyle Location: Morse on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:34 PM
also....look at the picture of her eye. As a usual rule when there is trauma to the eye from injury the blood vessels in the "whites" of the eye. That looks more like a poor make-up job if you ask me ! Shame on her for attempting to associate her low morals with the Aggie creed ! Terrible what this country is becomming !
Posted by: Lynn Location: B/CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:30 PM
I hope Mommy and Daddy (they must be so proud) take her back because she is certianly not welcome back into this community. May she receive the punishment she deserves and be forever branded the crazy&!-@# that she is.
Posted by: LG Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:30 PM
It is now being reported on other websites that this hoax was pushed to reporters by a McCain aide. The aide actually embellished the original story to include the bumper sticker as being the reason for the "attack"
Posted by: response to Obama Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:29 PM Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:27 PM
I bet you and Patricia below like to subscribe to the notion that all Republicans are faultless. She is a lifelong member of the College Republicans for God's sake!
Posted by: JOHN Location: BIG B on Oct 24, 2008 at 06:12 PM
BOY! I SURE AM PROUD TO BE AN AGGIE...NOW I KNOW WHAT THE GIG' EM SYMBOL IS FOR.
Posted by: John Location: Caldwell on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:57 PM
This is in response to Jens angry comments.I do believe this girl should be punshished, but I think she is looking for attention and has more issues than racism.Unfortantly your comments could be taken as racial as well.A lot of white people are voting for Mr. Obama, and he will probably be our next president.His votes should be based of of his issues not because he is white or black or both.This is what makes America Great.I don't think your opinion is a good represention of all democrates, nor do I think what this women did is a good one of republicans.I hope when people vote they vote for the right reasons, and not because of what other people who are voting for a canidate say.Your future depends on the decission you make.My wife was almost killed by black man, but a white man could have done the same thing. I don't judge on one act alone, I leave that up to my maker.I hope you can get over your anger as well and you are happy with who you voter for.For the right reasons.God is love
Posted by: Average Citizen Location: Iola on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I smelled a hoax the first moment I became aware of this situation. A mirrored "B", a facebook page of hers condoning lying, and then later the KBTX television news stories telling how Texas A&M couldn't find her registered as a present or former student and the police report of inconsistant stories. What troubles me most though is; why McCain and Palin were not "perceptive" enough to suspect this was a hoax? Are McCain and Palin gullible? They jumped to phone the purported 'victim' with their concern - but they left their critical thinking skills behind.
Posted by: RJ Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Hey Patricia -- can you read? Just wondering ...
Posted by: O.C. Location: C.S. Tx. on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Everyone who believe in prayer must continue praying for this Country. Ugly plus ugly equal wrong.The child needs prayer...
Posted by: white democrat Location: anderson on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:25 PM
What this woman has done is paramount to a less violent version of terrorism, just like the dispicable emails full of lies and racist garbage flowing like a virus through internet and heavily circulated in our area. I have been gotten an earfull when I tell family and freinds that I am voting for Obama. I am especially distressed by some college students who have no knowledge of important issues just outright "you better not vote for that &$%^#!!!!". I have a great fear of the mentality of some of the people in our area. At the very least it gives us all a black eye. Take a real long good look at this girls face. That's the ugly face of the of Limbauesque racist conservative hatred sentiment come to life. God help us.
Posted by: Brad Location: San Diego on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:18 PM
As an Aggie (long since graduated) for Obama, this story caught my eye. I am glad to see so many other Aggies quickly denounce Ms. Todd. There was a day when that would not have happened.
Posted by: unknown Location: bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:07 PM
What a Idiot!!
Posted by: whoa on Oct 24, 2008 at 05:05 PM
now this was stupid, criminals should truly think before they act. if she had she wouldn't have drawn the "B" backwards. it's clear she carved the "B" into her face while standing in the mirror. this is typical of a mccain/palin,susan smith supporter.they see that they stand no chance of winning and are trying to draw up sympathy and hatred in anyway they can.
Posted by: Say It Ain't So Joe Location: Bryan, TX. on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Liar, Liar, pants on fire.
Posted by: RT Location: Houston on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:49 PM
what a scrub...needs to be thrown in jail
Posted by: Kris Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I think its shameful and embarassing that she did this, she needs to learn how to think things out before she acts. I also think that it is shameful that this campaign has gotten this dishonest. I don't think the candidates should be blamed for stupid actions of their so-called supporters. That is not support, it is wrong in so many ways, It is not right for someone to do this and it goes to show how stupid people are when their lies can be uncovered so easily, by scratching a B on her face in the mirror? Can we all say Duh!!!!! I am a McCain supporter and I think she owes the Obama group a huge apology!!! IT IS JUST NOT RIGHT!!!! People have just gone too far!!!!
Posted by: Steven Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:37 PM
College Station Republicans at their best!
Posted by: Obama Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Maybe Obama put her up to it. If she lied about the incident, it could be possible that she is a Obama supporter. She planned out the whole thing so in the end, it supports Obama, which she really intended to do. She could have put the sticker on her car just minutes before this "episode" and probably replaced it with an Obama stick once she got home. Everyone on here is judging her and her political views when no one really knows what happened and why she did it. It is a clever way to bash McCain when she knew about that the media would get a hold of this story and would eventually find out it was a lie.
Posted by: response to JEN Location: BRYAN,TX on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:28 PM
I agree 100%.you said it just right.
Posted by: Responding to:Margaret Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:54 PM on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:27 PM
She isnt a student...I can tell you that.
Posted by: Thisdude Location: FROM College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:22 PM
http://ashleytoddisaloser.blogspot.com/ Post your thoughts on this pathetic loser.
Posted by: courtney Location: bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Now....... what is her punishment going to be? and why is it if she wanted to make up a story like this did she have to make up that it was a black man? did she think that it would sound better, or make it more believable?
Posted by: Jen Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:03 PM
This woman and her accusations are disgusting and represent how blatant racism can be. I think this woman needs to be punished for her words and actions because she can never take back the words that describe a black man attacking her. How dare she???? Unfortunately....this is what makes up a lot of who represents the Republican party......DESPERATELY FEARFUL PEOPLE...who constantly remind us of how we've treated a group of people since the time we brought them here in slavery and continue to say things to suggest they are people are inferior to the majority. WRONG. I'm just sick of that. I am voting for Obama and want everyone to know!
Posted by: Josh Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Big surprise, huh. Seriously didn't see that one coming. I mean, wow, something like this happening in western Pennsylvania, the state where McCain is putting all his hope? I mean, isn't John Murtha now in hot water for referring to his part of Pennsylvania as "redneck" and "racist". I was sure it was just a coincidence. Silly me.
Posted by: SN Location: BCS on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:37 PM
What an idiot!!!
Posted by: Todd Location: CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:37 PM
This is terrible. What a desperate lie. She's just further hurt the McCain campaign.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Gig 'Em
Posted by: Cindy Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Not surprised. Heard the police suspected her story right from the start.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:22 PM
What a goober!!! Do you think the backwards "B" gave it away!!!! I don't even know what else to say. OMG
Posted by: C Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM
I do not consider myself a Democrat by any means, but even I believe that to lie about something like that is completely wrong.
Posted by: Guardsman on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:08 PM
What a friggin IDIOT!!!!
Posted by: .... Location: navasota on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:08 PM
SHE HAS MAJOR ISSUES!!!
Posted by: Woody Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Her face makes me sick! How could she do that! She needs some jail time and get kicked around in there a few times. Put a L on her face for LOSER!
Posted by: Trae Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Not surprised at all.
Posted by: Thomas Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 03:03 PM
She sounds like another Susan Smith blaming someone black for attacking her. Its funny how when things seem to happen it is always a "black" male who is responsible and white woman who is the innocent "victim".
Posted by: M Location: California on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:56 PM
No surprise there. Pathetic conservative feeling victimized by her candidate's inability to win.
Posted by: WeMadeTheNewsAgain! on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:55 PM
How sad is this?
Posted by: Margaret Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:54 PM
What happened to Aggies do not lie, cheat or steal???
Posted by: EJ Location: BRYAN on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:47 PM
How embarrassing. I can hear it now: "Mom, who did you vote for in the great 2008 election?" "I couldn't vote; I was in jail and missed the whole thing."
Posted by: Paul Location: B/CS on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Aggies do not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those that do. Kick her out on the curb!
Posted by: Charles Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:37 PM
On the Ashley Todd recantation maybe it would be a good story to revist the Aggies interviewed this morning. Ask them what the think now.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Wow, none of the Obama bashers are responding to this story now! That is so sad that people will make up stories like this to bash someone, and to think that she represents Texas A&M- she is not a true Aggie! She should have to go public and apologize to the Democratic Party. I will not be voting for McCain, who knows, he may have had something to do with it as well.......
Posted by: Lisa on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Her story sounded fake. I bet the racist ppl who left those other comments feel pretty stupid. This girl is needs help and she needs to be charged with something. ppl go too far with this stuff
Posted by: CAN YOU READ? Location: BRYAN, TX on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:25 PM
All of you that are saying negative things about BARACK OBAMA need to read the story again. It says clearly that she had a MCCAIN bumper sticker, and thats' why she was attacked. No matter how you bash, or dislike OBAMA, he is still leading in the race. TAKE YOUR ANGER OUT ON THIS LYING, RACIST,DESPERATELY DISTURBED WOMAN. LEAVE OBAMA ALONE!!!! DON'T VOTE FOR HIM IF YOU DON'T WANT TO.BUT GET USED TO THE IDEA THAT HE MAY BE OUR NEXT PRES.
Posted by: Bubba Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Nice way to support your candidate.Maybe the "B" can stand for Beeeaaacchh!Oh yeah,way to represent Bryan/College Station.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Stupid witch
Posted by: NONE OF YA BUSINESS Location: BRENHAM on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:11 PM
A BS STORY COMING FROM A MCCAIN SUPPORTER.WHAT SORE LOSERS MCCANIN AND PALIN ARE.PROBABLY PUT THIS CHICKEN HEAD UP TO DO IT.THEN IT HAD TO BE A BLACK MAN.YEAH AMERICA ITS TIME FOR CHANGE
Posted by: abby Location: bcs on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:08 PM
that is absurd. however she got that black eye whether it be from getting someone to punch her in the face or her punching herself in the face im sure it had to hurt lol how desperate could you be to make a point that you would let someone hit you in the eye! then to carve a b in your cheek ???? wtf!!! she needs help SHE puts aggies to shame!!! GIG'EM'
Posted by: PROSECUTE THE LIAR Location: BRYAN on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:05 PM
WHAT AN IDIOT. "A BLACK MAN" SEEMS TO BE THE MAGIC WORD FOR SO MANY DISGUSTING LIARS. SHE SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. HOPE SHE IS HAPPY WITH ALL THE NEWS COVERAGE SHE GOT. SEEMS TO HAVE SOME MENTAL ISSUES. HOPEFULLY SHE IS LYING ABOUT BEING AN AGGIE; I THINK THEY HAVE A MUCH HIGHER STANDARD THAN THIS. SHE HAS DISGRACED HERSELF, AND IF SHE IS AN AGGIE, SHE SHOULD BE KICKED OUT OF OUR FINE SCHOOL. LIAR,LIAR PANTS ON FIRE!! IT'S SO OBVIOUS FROM HER PICTURE THAT SHE DID THIS HERSELF. BOY WHAT SOME PEOPLE WILL DO FOR ATTENTION. I FEEL SORRY FOR HER FAMILY. SHE HAS BROUGHT TREMENDOUS SHAME TO THEM.
Posted by: Concern Location: b/c on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I am concern about the slander of Blacks by the media when reporting alleged accusations without first getting the facts. I felt this fellow Texans was lying from the beginning... a knife cut with a backwards B is insane to me. My prayers goes out to both her and others who will think so small of A/A when comes down to who we believe is the best candidate for leading Our Country.
Posted by: Kyle Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:02 PM
I think everyone, regardless of political affiliation knew this story was bogus. It did not pass the smell test from the outset. Perhaps Ashley should have remembered the Aggie Motto: "Aggies do not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do."
Posted by: Loser supporter on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:00 PM
That sounds like something the typical McCaino supporter would do. No surprises here.
Posted by: Brandy Location: Bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I knew the girl was lying! Does she honestly need attention that bad?!?! Dumb!
Posted by: Aggie staff lady Location: bryan on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I hope the Aggie Honor Code Office gets involved in this. She has brought a disreputable light to Aggieland. The radio talk shows were discussing this today and they mentioned she was from Texas A&M University.
Posted by: Steve Location: College Station on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I suggest all those who took this idiot's side in the matter and changed your vote to McCain, pass the hat and pay her fines for filing a false police report.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:53 PM
If your gonna carve a "B" in your face. At least do it so it looks like somebody else did it....geez.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:52 PM
How embarrassing!
Posted by: Barbara Location: Robertson County on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:51 PM
This is the kind of stuff that gives all of us a bad name.If this person was a real McCain supporter she would have never lied about all of this.All she has done is showed how stupid she is.I hope that no one on either side of the campaign gives her any more attention.People like her hurt real democracy in the USA and it is sad but there are many others out there that are saying and doing things that are negative for both sides.
Posted by: Patricia Location: Orton on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Um Hmm.. And did she give herself the black eye and lacerations? Get real. You must be a democrat. If an Obama supporter got attacked I imagine you would be making a huge deal out of it. Perhaps the girl did not have time to use the ATM before she was attacked.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:47 PM
HA! I knew it...it was a little obvious what with the backwards B on her cheek, haha! Seriously, what did she think would happen when she made a false statement?
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