Or what if the ones implementing the system were the 'sympathizer group'. They wouldn't have to do any sort of jamming or anything, just give out insufficient instructions in how to use the system, incorrect passwords and make sure the system crashes a bunch.

Intercepting field reports? By the sounds of it, Team Obama had all the info they needed and this just opens the door to serious legal problems.

In general I haven't encountered too many Republicans in software development. Libertarians, yes. Republicans, no.