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Ms. Toad

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19. I'm not underestimating -

Reply to Think. Again. (Reply #18)

Sat Apr 20, 2024, 01:58 PM

Apr 20

Just explaining what will happen if they do have observers who disrupt the election process. Most people have no idea what an observer does/is permitted to do and are letting their imagination run wild. These are official state sponsored positions with very strict restrictions, an oath of office, and a zero tolerance policy for violation. It is very different from local yahoos running around pretending to be civilian enforcers.

I've been doing election protection since 2008 in dozens of precincts, and three separate counties. I've also been part of both the local and state boiler room. I know the process very well. I've seen what happens when it is violated.

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Trump and the RNC say they will recruit 100,000 poll watchers. Experts are skeptical [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 20 OP

With an expected return of 100,000 frivolous lawsuits about no_hypocrisy Apr 20 #1

They already have both parties observe. jimfields33 Apr 20 #22

More people will go if there are red-faced clowns to walk past and mock gulliver Apr 20 #2

These folks will be inside the precincts, Ms. Toad Apr 20 #5

Despite all that they WILL attempt to.... Think. Again. Apr 20 #12

Then they will be tossed out immediately. Ms. Toad Apr 20 #16

I strongly suggest we don't leave ourselves open by underestimating.... Think. Again. Apr 20 #18

I'm not underestimating - Ms. Toad Apr 20 #19

Knowing as we do that the rightwingers will violate our processes... Think. Again. Apr 20 #20

Have you worked as an observer on election day? Ms. Toad Apr 20 #23

I greatly appreciate your service! Thank You! Think. Again. Apr 20 #25

Democratic observers have been trained for years in how to deal Ms. Toad Apr 20 #31

It's a ridiculous fucking number. That's right up there with all the "investigators" he had in Hawaii. nt Carlitos Brigante Apr 20 #3

I can't find numbers about how many Democrats deploy in presidential election years. Ms. Toad Apr 20 #11

Kerry sends 10,000 lawyers to fight for battleground states Barry Markson Apr 20 #26

I was one of the 11,000 out of state attorneys who were part of the Kerry Edwards voter protection team LetMyPeopleVote Apr 20 #28

'Republican poll watchers will be observing the process and reporting any irregularity,"' elleng Apr 20 #4

That has definitely been the case up until now. Ms. Toad Apr 20 #8

Taking any efforts by the rightwing lightly would be a huge mistake on our part. Think. Again. Apr 20 #13

of course. elleng Apr 20 #14

Poll intimidators. DavidDvorkin Apr 20 #6

Exactly Chainfire Apr 20 #29

There have been poll watchers from both parties since I started volunteering for elections back in the 90s. CrispyQ Apr 20 #7

They Claimed 100,000 Lawyers ProfessorGAC Apr 20 #9

Think it said, "deploy more than 100,000 attorneys and VOLUNTEERS across battleground states to monitor . . . . ." Silent Type Apr 20 #21

Skeptical or not... Think. Again. Apr 20 #10

Right. elleng Apr 20 #15

Ha! wryter2000 Apr 20 #17

Isn't that roughly 7.5% of US attorneys? Model35mech Apr 20 #24

MAGA cannot even tie their own shoes. Takket Apr 20 #27

Everyone is missing the point. This is just prep for the inevitable fraud accusations unblock Apr 20 #30