Took less than 5 months for DU to go 95% Negative

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145. What is going to stop Republicans from closing most of the polling stations

in Democratic areas statewide, in purple and swing states? If they can, they will. We must end the filibuster and prevent Republicans from engaging in blatantly unjust and unethical voter suppression efforts wherever their shriveled little black hearts desire.

Based on what I have seen from Joe Manchin, I have no faith in him to do the right thing whatsoever, no apologies. Yes, the great things the Biden administration, and House are doing will bring in millions of more voters to our side. But if people don't vote, because they can't vote, then Houston, we have a very real problem.

If you want to see DU members stop worrying, convince Manchin and other moderate conservative Democratic Senators to end the filibuster. Casting suspicion on DU members for justifiably being upset about Republicans having unfettered ability to engage in insurmountable voter suppression is totally unfair and divisive, and if you are not upset about these voter suppression efforts, you are not paying attention.

What would be genuinely constructive is suggesting practical solutions and engaging in every effective tactic possible to prevent stop Republicans from making it impossible for Democrats to vote, by using the most heinous Jim Crow tactics ever.

It won't be apathy that loses elections for us, it will be the fact that Republicans make it impossible for Democrats to vote in blue urban areas.

Voter Suppression is a Key Part of the GOP’s Electoral Strategy

Republicans are closing polling stations in areas of high minority population growth.

Ask yourself a simple question. McLennan County, Texas, grew by an estimated 15,000 people between 2012 and 2018, “with more than two-thirds of that growth coming from Black and Latinx residents.” It’s the home of Waco and Baylor University.

Considering that population boom, why do you think the state closed 44 percent of the county’s polling places in that same time period?

The answer is obvious. Fewer polling places means longer travel times for voters and longer lines once they get there. This means fewer people in McLennan County will decide to go the polls and that more of them will grow impatient with the wait and leave without casting a ballot. It’s targeted voter suppression.

https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/03/02/voter-suppression-is-a-key-part-of-the-gops-electoral-strategy/