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73. Remember when the Trump administration and Kris Kobach wa trying to force the states to turn over

Sun Aug 16, 2020, 01:40 PM

Aug 2020

Any information the had on their voters? I’m sure they wanted to know who voted in which parties primary.

Well, it looks like they got most of what the wanted according to Wikipedia:

On January 3, 2018, the commission was disbanded by Trump, with a statement from the White House blaming many states' refusal to turn over information as well as legal disputes.[13][14] At that time Trump asked that the investigation be transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which already holds much of the requested state voter data and oversees immigration records.[15] The acting DHS press secretary said that Kobach would not be advising or working with DHS, and the White House said it would destroy all the state voter data collected by the Commission.

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It's worth the risk to vote in person to oust Trump. [View all] Yavin4 Aug 2020 OP

Hoping some governors will develop further safeguards to max the vote empedocles Aug 2020 #1

I agree. I would say, too, that if you have a co-morbidity, go now and find an N95 mask Squinch Aug 2020 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Aug 2020 #3

and wash your clothes afterwards BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #58

and wash your clothes afterwards BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #60

Sorry for the double post BlueSky3 Aug 2020 #61

Nope, not a problem. Your original message beats repeating. calimary Aug 2020 #66

I have a fine mist sprayer filled with 91% rubbing alcohol. I just spray my mask and myself with it LiberalArkie Aug 2020 #69

Get a KN95 on line. Keep the distance required in the line. Clean your hands... LAS14 Aug 2020 #4

I would also add wear gloves to your suggestions still_one Aug 2020 #12

Gloves, goggles (or face shield) and face mask. LisaL Aug 2020 #16

For those of us who use paper ballots, bring your own pen. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #39

I tried to use my own pen on Super Tuesday Kamala4TheWin Aug 2020 #52

Thanks. I started using my own pen in public a month ago and thought it would work. CaptYossarian Aug 2020 #89

But, where can you get an N95 mask bamagal62 Aug 2020 #25

KN95 can be purchased 10 for $50 here: mucifer Aug 2020 #28

You can buy valved N95s on LisaL Aug 2020 #31

menards.com sells actual 3M N95s with valves for a good price right now. LisaL Aug 2020 #32

Thanks. Just ordered some. n/t moonscape Aug 2020 #88

I bought them here. They are only 20$ for 10 cayugafalls Aug 2020 #38

Thanks. bamagal62 Aug 2020 #46

Folks, if your state allows for early voting. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2020 #5

Early voting doesn't mean no crowds. LisaL Aug 2020 #10

Where I'm at, early voting *IS* the most crowded and most risky fescuerescue Aug 2020 #18

Yep, same here in OH. LisaL Aug 2020 #22

Yep. It depends. We had the same thing happen this last election. bamagal62 Aug 2020 #26

In normal times, my actual voting place is not crowded. LisaL Aug 2020 #30

EXACTLY!! I've seen the same here ever since they started it. oldsoftie Aug 2020 #62

Early voting snowybirdie Aug 2020 #6

Considering who's manipulating the postal system, I think it's probably safer Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #63

Even if voting carried risks equivalent to storming the beaches of Normandy Cirque du So-What Aug 2020 #7

I agree abakan Aug 2020 #56

When I googled tips for standing in long lines all day to vote FM123 Aug 2020 #8

I have requested an absentee ballot. I have the option of returning my ballot to Arkansas Granny Aug 2020 #9

That's a good idea. LisaL Aug 2020 #14

Do that. I wouldn't put anything of value or importance in a mailbox right now. Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #65

People voting by mail must vote early, and confirm at least a week before November that their still_one Aug 2020 #11

I would imagine part of their plan is to delay mail voting, not_the_one Aug 2020 #55

Remember when the Trump administration and Kris Kobach wa trying to force the states to turn over Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #73

issue will be having enough poll workers, I have already committed to be one at our beachbumbob Aug 2020 #13

Yes, since many are elderly, that could be a big problem. LisaL Aug 2020 #15

yes it is, so there will areas where staffing will be THE issue beachbumbob Aug 2020 #23

That's what worries me about in person voting... 3Hotdogs Aug 2020 #17

Rachel addressed this and put out a call for young folks tavernier Aug 2020 #34

Completely agree. A one-time exposure chance is no bigger than going to the store. gulliver Aug 2020 #19

Well, I am not going to stores. LisaL Aug 2020 #20

Me either. I haven't been in a store since March 19. ooky Aug 2020 #33

I've already requested mine. LisaL Aug 2020 #43

Can someone drop your ballot off for you? Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #76

Not legal in some states. LisaL Aug 2020 #79

Last time I was an election judge our day started about 6:30 and ended about 8 pm after I finished Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2020 #75

Absolutely it is!! We will never be a physically or mentally healthy nation until he's gone Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #21

I'd crawl on my hands and knees to my polling place. NightWatcher Aug 2020 #24

I had the tv on yesterday but wasn't really paying attention, but I heard someone say that churches tulipsandroses Aug 2020 #27

What ever it takes.... quickesst Aug 2020 #29

I'll do it if I have to. MoonRiver Aug 2020 #35

Right there with you, MoonRiver sarge43 Aug 2020 #59

He's got to go for the sake of our children and grandchildren. MoonRiver Aug 2020 #81

Yes. For the children. No higher duty. sarge43 Aug 2020 #83

Absolutely! MoonRiver Aug 2020 #85

Is it worth the risk to not vote? CanonRay Aug 2020 #36

Agree. Amazon sells disposable hazmat suits McCamy Taylor Aug 2020 #37

I live in rural NM and we never have a line to vote womanofthehills Aug 2020 #40

Rural counties always have it easier. LisaL Aug 2020 #41

Definitely voting in person Dukkha Aug 2020 #42

Yes.... paleotn Aug 2020 #44

It's broken glass time (easy for a Canadian to say, but I wish you all courage) Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2020 #45

Make Every Effort To Vote Early DallasNE Aug 2020 #47

Agree-- just wear a lot of PPE LymphocyteLover Aug 2020 #48

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #49

We will early vote in person. Baked Potato Aug 2020 #50

Ditto. First day of early voting if i'm not working the polls hubby & i are voting. onetexan Aug 2020 #53

Yes! Baked Potato Aug 2020 #54

VOTE EARLY !!! uponit7771 Aug 2020 #51

Depends on what type of voting is presented. I won't vote on electronic machines. Cetacea Aug 2020 #57

Agree!!! I will early vote! CaptainTruth Aug 2020 #64

I'm in a red district riverwalker Aug 2020 #67

Mail your ballots early cp Aug 2020 #68

Totally! onlyadream Aug 2020 #70

You can say that, and maybe you will consider me selfish for saying this. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #71

I guess the solution is then send your ballot back in as soon as you get it. LisaL Aug 2020 #78

Yes, I would also happily use a drop off box. I could wear gloves while touching the box totodeinhere Aug 2020 #86

You can vote now or join an underground resistance later. Yavin4 Aug 2020 #80

Nobody is saying they won't vote now. LisaL Aug 2020 #82

Don't be condescending. I am already well aware of underground resistance to Nazism. totodeinhere Aug 2020 #87

My mail in ballot Riverman100 Aug 2020 #72

I don't know of any mechanism to cancel your absentee ballot request. LisaL Aug 2020 #77

We're in an asymmetrical conflict right now ecstatic Aug 2020 #74

I can envision all kind of obstacles to voting on election day also. LisaL Aug 2020 #84

Extending individual commitments on this thread and this board to voters in aggregate... gristy Aug 2020 #90

I've been planning on voting early, and hoping that there isn't a big line. I also plan to register BComplex Aug 2020 #91