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ucrdem

(15,512 posts)
18. In addition to being the right thing to do
Tue Dec 30, 2014, 02:02 AM
Dec 2014

it's also a good way to get out the Dem vote in 2016, not just from the reinstated voters, but their families and friends and communities. What's not to like!

WOWeeee!!!!! oldandhappy Dec 2014 #1
Yes, indeed, oldandhappy! Cha Dec 2014 #2
KIck for Voting Rights! Cha Dec 2014 #3
Terrific, want to see more of this in the states. Big score for the Macker! appalachiablue Dec 2014 #4
Terry's loving this.. yes, it would be nice if the Gov of Florida would Restore Voting Rights but Cha Dec 2014 #5
I wish cha mcar Dec 2014 #58
It's such a Shame it's unreal, mcar. smh Cha Dec 2014 #59
VOTING RIGHTS! Cha Dec 2014 #6
VOTING RIGHTS! Cha Dec 2014 #7
Yes FL too. Love that state. I know Webb used to bring up voter restoration, and I first appalachiablue Dec 2014 #8
Webb/Udall 2016 ! n/t jaysunb Dec 2014 #15
Maybe. I will look up Udall, know very little about him so far. You must know VA, how's appalachiablue Dec 2014 #17
I'm not at all, with the state dynamics, but, I've always adimired jaysunb Dec 2014 #20
Howdy California! What do you admire about Webb? There's much I realize. appalachiablue Dec 2014 #21
Sensibilities, common sense, sense of history jaysunb Dec 2014 #26
OK sounds good. I like history, lots don't. I need to go to CA been way too long. appalachiablue Dec 2014 #27
All prisoners, no matter the offense, should be allowed to vote FROM prison. Luminous Animal Dec 2014 #9
I absolutely agree. ucrdem Dec 2014 #19
Hell, yeah. Orsino Dec 2014 #52
KICK Cha Dec 2014 #10
Wow. ucrdem Dec 2014 #11
We know it's not going to spread to Florida until they get a decent gov in there.. hoping for Cha Dec 2014 #12
In addition to being the right thing to do ucrdem Dec 2014 #18
Exactly.. good for Virginia in 2016.. the gop hate it.. indeed, what's not to like! Cha Dec 2014 #23
Glad he did this... Especially for this gentleman. freshwest Dec 2014 #13
So happy for these people who appreciate the Right to Vote, fresh! Sometimes you don't know what Cha Dec 2014 #16
There's something in my eye.....n/t jaysunb Dec 2014 #14
And, in my throat, jay. Cha Dec 2014 #32
How is it constitutional to prevent people who have served their time from voting? 951-Riverside Dec 2014 #22
So do I, Riverside.. they pay their debt and it's to be a citizen with full rights again. Cha Dec 2014 #29
Why can't felons vote? herding cats Dec 2014 #24
Thank you, herding cats.. I don't know why it was taken away even after they got out of Cha Dec 2014 #31
It's a beautiful story, Cha. herding cats Dec 2014 #33
You're the best! Cha Dec 2014 #34
Great news. lovemydog Dec 2014 #25
That's it, lovemydog.. "done their time".. and now it time to have their Voting Rights Restored. Cha Dec 2014 #35
Thanks for the news. TexasTowelie Dec 2014 #28
You're Welcome, TexasT! Good point about standing on juries.. Definitely.. so many Americans Cha Dec 2014 #37
Felon disenfranchisement is the new Jim Crow. SunSeeker Dec 2014 #30
As an ex-offender with a lot of Fed time under my belt, I applaud Governor McAuliffe. NBachers Dec 2014 #36
So, you know and really appreciate the right to vote and exercise it.. Wish everyone did who Cha Dec 2014 #40
That is great davidpdx Dec 2014 #38
I don't either, david.. they are suppose to be rehabiliated.. that's what is said about prison.. so Cha Dec 2014 #41
I've mentioned this before on DU davidpdx Dec 2014 #42
Sorry to hear that. Seems like it puts more of a drain on society in the long run. There are Cha Dec 2014 #43
Bravo..It's the right thing to do. whathehell Dec 2014 #39
Absolutely, wth! Cha Dec 2014 #44
Thanks, Cha whathehell Dec 2014 #51
Good on him! riqster Dec 2014 #45
You see how important this is! Thank you, riqster. Cha Dec 2014 #46
Back atcha, Cha. riqster Dec 2014 #47
Happiest of New Years to you and yours, riqster~ Cha Dec 2014 #48
KICK for new Voters! Cha Dec 2014 #49
Oh lovely! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #50
Indeed, Gen! Cha Dec 2014 #55
great story Cha! napkinz Dec 2014 #53
Yes, some great news for a little change up here, napkinz.. thank you! Cha Dec 2014 #56
:) napkinz Dec 2014 #62
More Voters in Virginia.. Mahalo Gov McAuliffe! Cha Dec 2014 #64
kick napkinz Dec 2014 #54
KICK Cha Dec 2014 #57
and he sent CatWoman an email Christmas Card CatWoman Dec 2014 #60
Cool! I bet Gov McAuliffe is so refreshing after McDonnell, Cat. Cha Dec 2014 #61
.... treestar Dec 2014 #63
Mahalo treestar, Excellent quote! ".. we can reduce recidivism, increase participation in our Cha Dec 2014 #66
Thank you Governor Terry McAuliffe. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #65
And, he's not done yet, she.."..only getting started" I love the quote that treestar brought forth. Cha Dec 2014 #68
Good for Virginia! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #69
Yeah, I'm thinking that could help in 2016! Cha Dec 2014 #70
So far I have been pleasantly ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #67
Sounds like "Second Chances" to me, ohheckyeah.. I kind of got that impression of Cha Dec 2014 #71
I voted for him but wasn't ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #72
Mahalo, ohheckyeah~ Our new Gov.. Cha Dec 2014 #74
That is a good start! Hekate Dec 2014 #73
Indeed, Hekate.. quote from Gov Mcauliffe Cha Dec 2014 #75
Excellent 1step Dec 2014 #76
More voters in Virginia, 1 step and as Gov Mcauliffe says.. Cha Dec 2014 #77
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