New GOP efforts to make it harder to vote

[cow451]

O, what a wonderful utopia that’d be!

 

[TLK Valentine]

I supported such "hamstringing." I'd like to see state welfare drop significantly if not to 0%.

What about state representation in Congress? The Census determines that as well.

I suspect for some states, anyway, you'd like to see that drop significantly if not to 0% as well.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Is that the Chicago soup kitchen I think it is?

 

[Erik Nelson]

GA also:

State Senate in Georgia Passes Bill Requiring Photo ID for Absentee Voting

Voter ID law protested:

Leftists STORM Georgia Capitol In Response to ID Required for Absentee Ballots

Angry Leftists Storm Georgia Capitol Building Rejecting Photo ID for Absentee Ballots

 

[TLK Valentine]

Voter ID law protested:

Leftists STORM Georgia Capitol In Response to ID Required for Absentee Ballots

Angry Leftists Storm Georgia Capitol Building Rejecting Photo ID for Absentee Ballots

Tell them you love them and they'll go home.

 

[Nithavela]

There's the good old quote that "voting doesn't change anything, or it would be illegal".

The US republican party is the best evidence that voting matters.

 

[A2SG]

Is that the Chicago soup kitchen I think it is?

The one run by Al Capone? Looks like it.

-- A2SG, generous guy, that Snorky.....

 

[KCfromNC]

I supported such "hamstringing." I'd like to see state welfare drop significantly if not to 0%.

That's no way to talk about our brave men and women in uniform, and the tax dollars that subsidize their lifestyles.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting

The legislation, which passed both Republican-controlled chambers of the state legislature last month, will reduce the number of early voting days from 29 days to 20 days. It will also close polling places an hour earlier on Election Day (at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.).

The bill additionally places new restrictions on absentee voting including banning officials from sending applications without a voter first requesting one and requiring ballots be received by the county before polls close on Election Day.

"It's our duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of every election."

Because if you cast a vote after 8 o'clock, it turns into a gremlin.

 

[Nithavela]

Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting

The legislation, which passed both Republican-controlled chambers of the state legislature last month, will reduce the number of early voting days from 29 days to 20 days. It will also close polling places an hour earlier on Election Day (at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.).

The bill additionally places new restrictions on absentee voting including banning officials from sending applications without a voter first requesting one and requiring ballots be received by the county before polls close on Election Day.

"It's our duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of every election."

Because if you cast a vote after 8 o'clock, it turns into a gremlin.

If you are in the line to vote in front of a voting place and closing time rolls around, what happens? Do the doors just close and that's it? Do they let everyone in the line vote, but don't let others join the line? Or do they serve everyone who wants to vote and only finish once there's nobody left who wants to vote?

 

[Arcangl86]

If you are in the line to vote in front of a voting place and closing time rolls around, what happens? Do the doors just close and that's it? Do they let everyone in the line vote, but don't let others join the line? Or do they serve everyone who wants to vote and only finish once there's nobody left who wants to vote?

Generally speaking the line closes but those who were in line can still vote.

 

[Nithavela]

Generally speaking the line closes but those who were in line can still vote.

How does that work? Does a poll worker take watch at the end of the line and turn away any latecomers?

 

[Desk trauma]

How does that work? Does a poll worker take watch at the end of the line and turn away any latecomers?

Yes.

 

[Nithavela]

Yes.

Polls in germany close at 6 pm. That's still 2 hours earlier than this proposal.

Then again, we vote on sunday. But still, if you can't make it to the line until 8, you can't make it until 9.

 

[Desk trauma]

Polls in germany close at 6 pm. That's still 2 hours earlier than this proposal.

Then again, we vote on sunday. But still, if you can't make it to the line until 8, you can't make it until 9.

Are hour plus lines a thing in Germany or do you live up to the German efficiency stereotype?

 

[Nithavela]

Are hour plus lines a thing in Germany or do you live up to the German efficiency stereotype?

At least at the poling place I work at, we never had any serious lines. Maybe 3-4 people waiting 5 minutes, tops. Our poling place is near a church, so after church service is over there's a little rush.

We certainly never had any lines at closing time.

Then again, I live at a pretty rural place. I have no first hand knowledge of inner metropolis poling stations. But as far as I know, those huge lines are mostly an american thing, and then only in minority districts.

 

[Desk trauma]

Then again, I live at a pretty rural place. I have no first hand knowledge of inner metropolis poling stations. But as far as I know, those huge lines are mostly an american thing, and then only in minority districts.

Which is a feature, not a bug.

 

[mark46]

I oppose restrictions on voting. However, I do NOT see these as terrible.

Please tell me which are terrible.

With regard to Election Day, the issue will be having enough voting places, and allowing everyone on line at 8PM to vote.

I think that the number of days of early voting was extended everywhere because of COVID. Too long and late events cannot affect the vote.

Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting

The legislation, which passed both Republican-controlled chambers of the state legislature last month, will reduce the number of early voting days from 29 days to 20 days. It will also close polling places an hour earlier on Election Day (at 8 p.m. instead of 9 p.m.).

The bill additionally places new restrictions on absentee voting including banning officials from sending applications without a voter first requesting one and requiring ballots be received by the county before polls close on Election Day.

"It's our duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of every election."

Because if you cast a vote after 8 o'clock, it turns into a gremlin.

 

[rambot]

I oppose restrictions on voting. However, I do NOT see these as terrible.

Please tell me which are terrible.

With regard to Election Day, the issue will be having enough voting places, and allowing everyone on line at 8PM to vote.

I think that the number of days of early voting was extended everywhere because of COVID. Too long and late events cannot affect the vote.

Oh, I'd agree, for me it's definitely NOT "terrible" but it could be for others.
However, I also think that the "problem" they are trying to solve doesn't exist and I see, personally, no reason for instituting these changes.

Yes there needs to be SOME reasonable restrictions (ie....you can't be voting for 4 months before election day; polls can't be open until 11pm).

 

[rambot]

https://arxiv.org/pdf/1909.00024.pdf

Why do Republicans find way to force black folks into a 2nd class roll?