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Progressive Jones

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10. As a part of election reform...

Reply to G_j (Original post)

Sat Oct 20, 2018, 09:39 PM

Oct 2018

I say that any election with a Federal office involved should come under the complete control of Federal election officials, with no interference from any State election officials. Any violations would result in loss of Federal funds to that State, and jail time for any officials involved. Let the State election boards handle the local commissioner races and dog catcher races, etc.

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Greg Palast sues Brian Kemp [View all] G_j Oct 2018 OP

Gotta cheat to win. Kajun Gal Oct 2018 #1

And they're so goddamn brazen about it! Golden Raisin Oct 2018 #5

They DO believe they are above the law because of the R behind their names. nt Ferrets are Cool Oct 2018 #8

No "belief" about it. Marie Marie Oct 2018 #14

Thank You! Cha Oct 2018 #2

1 out of every 10 Georgia voters. mjvpi Oct 2018 #3

Bless you, Greg Palast! fierywoman Oct 2018 #4

+1 Power 2 the People Oct 2018 #19

Yep. nt Susan Calvin Oct 2018 #22

He's the Lone Ranger. JudyM Oct 2018 #23

He blew the whistle on vote suppression years ago... DemocracyMouse Oct 2018 #25

When we take back the House, we need to get Palast testifying on the Hill and fix this mess. JudyM Oct 2018 #28

I hope he wins but how does it help us on November 6th? FakeNoose Oct 2018 #6

If you've been thrown off the voter rolls, ... aggiesal Oct 2018 #36

Wondering how he has standing to sue? The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #7

Maybe his standing is being an American citizen? if any election is rigged Merlot Oct 2018 #11

Palast was born in California. peekaloo Oct 2018 #27

The second plaintiff Helen Butler is from Georgia.... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2018 #21

I'm not a lawyer, but I think both would apply. Especially the state resident. 7962 Oct 2018 #29

Will be interesting to see how this case plays out. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2018 #30

Because he isn't suing for much FBaggins Oct 2018 #26

I'm personally glad the the story will get more notice. BlueWI Oct 2018 #37

Too bad it needed doing. THANK YOU Greg Palast!!! Equinox Moon Oct 2018 #9

As a part of election reform... Progressive Jones Oct 2018 #10

What does Palast want the court to do? MRDAWG Oct 2018 #12

Stop the illegal removal of lawful voters from performing their right to vote. kacekwl Oct 2018 #15

https://www.gregpalast.com/why-i-am-suing-brian-kemp/ SMC22307 Oct 2018 #17

Read the complaint... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2018 #20

Holy crap this is incredible. I hope they can get their votes counted! lindysalsagal Oct 2018 #13

Great Work Greg! zentrum Oct 2018 #16

I'll say this again and again if I must blue-wave Oct 2018 #18

Greg Palast - Patriot GETPLANING Oct 2018 #24

The GOP is the party of voter suppression and have to cheat to win Gothmog Oct 2018 #31

You can donate here -- we need investigative reporting & action like this!! diva77 Oct 2018 #32

Thank you! 2naSalit Oct 2018 #33

Is there enough time before this election? IronLionZion Oct 2018 #34

I'm guessing that the Court will deny his suit on the basis of standing... brooklynite Oct 2018 #35

Hitler is smiling from his grave . One of his followers , Orange shit ball is bringing Hitlers geretogo Oct 2018 #38