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Arazi

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

Reply to msongs (Original post)

Sat Mar 27, 2021, 03:56 AM

Mar 2021

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

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seems like the GA voting law will have a big impact on repub voters too. amIrite? [View all] msongs Mar 2021 OP

We can all have the same laws, but it's a matter of enforcement. Dan Mar 2021 #1

Exactly. That was the intent of the assholes that passed it. nt Blue_true Mar 2021 #3

There'd usually be no need for the legislature to take control from local Hortensis Mar 2021 #22

Maybe they are too dense... RussBLib Mar 2021 #2

They plan to apply them so that the big impact is on Black and other POC voters. nt Blue_true Mar 2021 #5

All they have to do is get close races, makes it much easier to do more cheating. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #4

Application method KentuckyWoman Mar 2021 #6

What exactly is the reason for the no water rule? Akacia Mar 2021 #7

in memory of the whites only water fountains? nt msongs Mar 2021 #12

There were already laws about soliciting votes with money, food, etc. The law Hoyt Mar 2021 #13

Thanks I was trying to wrap my head around it. Akacia Mar 2021 #16

I think this provision was just to show GOPer supporters they are still Aholes. Hoyt Mar 2021 #17

No doubt. Akacia Mar 2021 #18

We have rules like this in Texas LeftInTX Mar 2021 #21

If you get thirsty and hungry enough you'll leave before you can vote Arazi Mar 2021 #23

There were long lines in Nov and some voters were waiting Deminpenn Mar 2021 #25

yes thanks for all your input and comments nt msongs Mar 2021 #8

You dont need water when there are no lines jcgoldie Mar 2021 #9

Not sure it survived in final legislation, haven't seen it. But originally, Hoyt Mar 2021 #14

No the voting machines ratio will be 25 to 1 ... they will get in and out in no time certain areas h Fullduplexxx Mar 2021 #10

It will. Even if it's not changed, Democrats are smart enough to deal with this. Hoyt Mar 2021 #11

extra motivation nt msongs Mar 2021 #15

It will equally hurt the qgop if they vote by mail PortTack Mar 2021 #19

They know it will impact Democrats more LeftInTX Mar 2021 #20

This law gives the GOP legislature control of local election boards Arazi Mar 2021 #24