I'm sure this is true, but it's a plot to keep the focus on the machines and off the underlying structure. Note that the excerpt cites "robust risk-limiting audits." No Patriot who knows the truth about how those audits were funded and developed would make that statement. They were primarily funded by contracts with NSF and CISA and support from PO via DF, New Venture and Center for Democracy and technology. https://www.voting.works/faq Alex Halderman is a long-time member of the same circle as David Becker, Charles Stewart, Jennifer Morrell and others undermining our elections.