Did AT&T Tip 'American Idol' Win to Kris Allen?

Did AT&T Tip 'American Idol' Win to Kris Allen?
For all the American Idol fans who wondered how it could be possible for Kris Allen to beat out Adam Lambert in this season's finale, the New York Times may have an answer as to how it happened. According to a Times report, AT&T—a major American Idol sponsor and the sole outlet of text-message votes for the show—may have influenced the results in favor of Allen. The Times reveals that representatives of the company provided free text-messaging services to attendees at two Arkansas parties organized for Kris Allen fans. According to the story, no similar amenities were provided to Lambert fans. Compounding matters,…
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  • People seem to be missing the point which is AT&T committed fraud! Not only did they teach the people of Conway how to power text, they supplied FREE phones to them. This is not a rumor, it has been confirmed by the Arkansas Gazzette and residents...
    AnnieWT 5/28/09 Reply