seems like the GA voting law will have a big impact on repub voters too. amIrite?

[msongs]

one suspects repubs have advantages like more voting places and voting booths, easier access to voting places, and other things, but they will have to follow the same rules regarding mail voting, drop boxes etc....and no water for them either.
Therefore they should be complaining as much as dems

[Dan]

1. We can all have the same laws, but it's a matter of enforcement.

The negative impact of the laws won’t be enforced in the “good / conservative “ areas.

[Blue_true]

3. Exactly. That was the intent of the assholes that passed it. nt

[Hortensis]

22. There'd usually be no need for the legislature to take control from local

offices in deep red areas, and destroy votes, but all the suppression laws will apply. Those deep red districts also have white liberals and minorities who vote Democratic, though, @1/3 is typical, and there would be occasional need to destroy votes even in those districts.

EVERYONE would be at least semi-disenfranchised and occasionally entirely. This is meant to destroy the people's right to decide. They can't get what they want just by going after black voters. That's a dangerous misconception.

As for the OP's question, we're going to pass the For the People Act, which will make most of these laws illegal, and what the courts don't take care of that's left we'll go after. As long as we have power.

PROTECT THE VOTE!

[RussBLib]

2. Maybe they are too dense...

...to realize it yet.

GQP went big for Trump, so they ain't too bright.

Or, they are stone-cold racists so they LIKE the new rules, and they think they won't be affected.

[Blue_true]

5. They plan to apply them so that the big impact is on Black and other POC voters. nt

[Irish_Dem]

4. All they have to do is get close races, makes it much easier to do more cheating.

It is the large margin races that are hard to rig.

[KentuckyWoman]

6. Application method

In R districts the laws will be applied fully staffed with apologies and polite smiles.

In D districts ... especially non white .. the laws will be applied with underpaid, overworked staff, long lines, broken equipment, and handcuffs. If a taser can be managed more the better.

[Akacia]

7. What exactly is the reason for the no water rule?

It is so crazy to me. I am trying to understand what the justification is for them making that part of it. The whole thing is disgusting but that was over the top.

[msongs]

12. in memory of the whites only water fountains? nt

[Hoyt]

13. There were already laws about soliciting votes with money, food, etc. The law

allow water, etc., outside 150 feet (might be 300 ft) of polling place. And nothing stops a big party on the exit side.

We can adapt.

[Akacia]

16. Thanks I was trying to wrap my head around it.

All of this is so blatant. At least they have finally admitted that they lose when people vote.

[Hoyt]

17. I think this provision was just to show GOPer supporters they are still Aholes.

The law should have said water would be available to anyone.

[Akacia]

18. No doubt.

[LeftInTX]

21. We have rules like this in Texas

I've seen them broken though....Of course by the GOP...

Most people bring their own water

[Arazi]

23. If you get thirsty and hungry enough you'll leave before you can vote

Some black and brown folks are in line for hours in some minority locations

[Deminpenn]

25. There were long lines in Nov and some voters were waiting

a considerable amount of time to get in. Volunteers were distributing water and food. Banning those items is intended to make voting a more miserable experience, thus discouraging voters.

However, the 2020 elections were unique because of the epidemic what with capacity limits, social distancing and all. That's a lot less likely to be the case this year or in 2022.

[msongs]

8. yes thanks for all your input and comments nt

[jcgoldie]

9. You dont need water when there are no lines

... at your suburban and rural polling places.

[Hoyt]

14. Not sure it survived in final legislation, haven't seen it. But originally,

the legislation required more polls if expected waiting time was an hour or so. Hope it did survive.

[Fullduplexxx]

10. No the voting machines ratio will be 25 to 1 ... they will get in and out in no time certain areas h

Will wait 8 hours

[Hoyt]

11. It will. Even if it's not changed, Democrats are smart enough to deal with this.

People act like Dems are too stupid, not committed, etc. That’s just not true. Look at 2008, 2012, 2018, 2020.

[msongs]

15. extra motivation nt

[PortTack]

19. It will equally hurt the qgop if they vote by mail

[LeftInTX]

20. They know it will impact Democrats more

[Arazi]

24. This law gives the GOP legislature control of local election boards

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-bill-would-shift-power-over-elections-to-gop-appointees/VPNVO2W4TBBTFKGA7Z2GZIEQEE/

Decisions about Georgia elections, such as vote counting and polling place closures, could be made by appointees of Republican state officials empowered to take over local election operations, according to a bill awaiting final votes.

Under the proposal, the Republican-controlled State Election Board would be able to replace struggling county election boards and install new management, with broad authority over elections and results.

So no, this is squarely aimed at Democrats and Democratic areas