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In reply to the discussion: Of all the restrictive voting laws that have been proposed or passed how is this one justified: [View all]Justsumguy
(14 posts)36. I'm sure the R's do like long lines in D areas,but
Are they the ones creating them? Is it a problem of not enough poll workers? The Rs arent solely in charge of the details are they? Who is responsible? Im sorry if I sound like Im trying to be antagonistic but I honestly dont understand how black precincts could be purposely shorted on resources at their polling places in this day and age. They have Democrat leaders locally, what keeps them from fixing this problem?
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Of all the restrictive voting laws that have been proposed or passed how is this one justified: [View all]
Nexus2
Jun 2021
OP
The argument is that the food or water could come with a political message...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2021
#1
If long lines was not a problem, the GQP would not be banning gifts of food and water.
TomSlick
Jun 2021
#24
You're extending a lot of energy trying to blame black voters for a situation Republicans created
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#38
True, but then how long have the GOP gotten away with creating long lines in poorer neighborhoods?
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#10
A lot of people leave lines because they are thirsty and hungry - often for health reasons
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#53
Well, I happily defer to your superior knowledge of the nuts and bolts of such things
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#19
That's the thing - no lower level judge or legislator in Georgia (or Texas or Florida or....)
csziggy
Jun 2021
#39
They dropped that, at least in GA ... cause they knew that one is just TOO obvious (nt)
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#11
Because voters who already decided to vote and stand in a long line are going to be swayed to change
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#32