Anonymous
03/09/2021 12:05
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
This really screws military and overseas voters. Their ballots often arrive after Election Day.
Equal rules, no exceptions.
A different equal rule: Everyone can vote with an absentee ballot.
Sounds good to me. Either it's safe and everyone should be able to do it or it's unsafe and nobody should. No more of these different rules for whatever demographic the party in power thinks will hurt or help them.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 11:44
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
This really screws military and overseas voters. Their ballots often arrive after Election Day.
Equal rules, no exceptions.
A different equal rule: Everyone can vote with an absentee ballot.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 11:41
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
There’s a very reliable way to make sure your vote counts: SHOW UP!!!
No excuses for not showing ID; you need it at the DMV, to fly, cash a check, and much less. If you have to work or have bad health, request an absentee ballot. There. Done..... and other brain busters?
In some states, Texas and Alabama, for instance, having to work is not a valid reason to vote absentee.
https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting
Do you understand why some people might say that Texas and Alabama are trying to suppress votes by not allowing people with inflexible employment to vote in absentia?
If prisoners can vote via absentee ballots, why can't busy working parents? Why can't ER doctors with 20 hour shifts?
+1. Either voting absentee is secure and everyone should be able to do it, or it isn't secure and no one should be able to do it. Which is it going to be?
If you are a republican then you can, and if you are a democrat, then you can't. Duh.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 11:34
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
This really screws military and overseas voters. Their ballots often arrive after Election Day.
Equal rules, no exceptions.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 11:01
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
This really screws military and overseas voters. Their ballots often arrive after Election Day.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 10:58
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
You failed to explain how these measures increase election integrity.
Anonymous
03/09/2021 10:56
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
He's whining.
Of course the media is going to have a slanted take on this legislation.
Iowa can do what it needs to do to ensure the integrity of the vote.
Looks pretty reasonable to me:
What does Iowa's new election law do?
The law cuts Iowa's early voting period from 29 days to 20. Polls will now close at 8 p.m. for state and federal elections instead of 9 p.m.
It significantly tightens the rules for when absentee ballots must be received by county auditors in order to be counted. Ballots must now arrive by the time polls close in order to be counted. Previously, ballots placed in the mail the day before Election Day could be counted as long as they arrived by noon the following Monday.
Republicans have sharply criticized county auditors who they say acted inappropriately during the 2020 election. The law strips auditors of much of their discretion in running elections in their counties. Auditors may no longer establish satellite in-person early voting sites unless petitioned to do so by residents, and they may not mail absentee ballot request forms to voters unless a voter asks for one.
The law makes it a felony for auditors, or any other election officials, to fail to carry out state election laws or to violate guidance from the Iowa secretary of state. Auditors could also face fines of up to $10,000 for "technical infractions" of their duties.
The law also limits who can return a voter's absentee ballot. Only the voter, an immediate family member, household member or caregiver may return the ballot to the auditor's office or place it in the mail. Previously, anyone the voter designated could deliver the ballot on the voter's behalf, but the new law makes it a serious misdemeanor for any unauthorized person to do so. Republicans said the restriction is necessary to prevent "ballot harvesting" by political parties or outside groups.
The law allows counties to establish one ballot drop box at the auditor's office, under video surveillance.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/03/08/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-shortening-early-voting-closing-polls-earlier-election-day/6869317002/
And, I would note.....
33 states and DC all close polls at 8:00 pm or earlier.
https://www.270towin.com/poll-closing-times
Anonymous
03/09/2021 10:45
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
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03/08/2021 21:59
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
There’s a very reliable way to make sure your vote counts: SHOW UP!!!
No excuses for not showing ID; you need it at the DMV, to fly, cash a check, and much less. If you have to work or have bad health, request an absentee ballot. There. Done..... and other brain busters?
In some states, Texas and Alabama, for instance, having to work is not a valid reason to vote absentee.
https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting
Do you understand why some people might say that Texas and Alabama are trying to suppress votes by not allowing people with inflexible employment to vote in absentia?
If prisoners can vote via absentee ballots, why can't busy working parents? Why can't ER doctors with 20 hour shifts?
+1. Either voting absentee is secure and everyone should be able to do it, or it isn't secure and no one should be able to do it. Which is it going to be?
Anonymous
03/08/2021 21:30
Subject: Re:Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:
There’s a very reliable way to make sure your vote counts: SHOW UP!!!
No excuses for not showing ID; you need it at the DMV, to fly, cash a check, and much less. If you have to work or have bad health, request an absentee ballot. There. Done..... and other brain busters?
In some states, Texas and Alabama, for instance, having to work is not a valid reason to vote absentee.
https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/absentee-voting
Do you understand why some people might say that Texas and Alabama are trying to suppress votes by not allowing people with inflexible employment to vote in absentia?
If prisoners can vote via absentee ballots, why can't busy working parents? Why can't ER doctors with 20 hour shifts?
Anonymous
03/08/2021 21:27
Subject: Voter suppression
Anonymous wrote:There is no good reason to restrict the voting window and mail-in ballots. In fact, some states, Hawaii, Utah, Washington, Oregon, have full on mail-in ballots.
No fraud.
No lines.
Paper trail.
Zero issues.
It is crazy insane what these red states are doing.
Are you surprised though? The GOP is showing their fascist colors. They don’t want people to vote; they just want Republicans to vote. And Republicans, as we see a few posts above, have no problem with that at all. They will argue any nonsense because they’re okay with only Republicans voting.