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Democat

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139. If you are outside of the Primaries forum bashing Democrats, you are trolling

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 02:44 AM

Apr 2016

Many of us are sick of both Sanders and Clinton supporters turning the entire DU forum into something that resembles a Rush Limbaugh fan site.

This is a thread about Oregon allowing more people to vote, not about how much you hate Clinton or Sanders.

We are here to elect Democrats, not to trash them and help Trump.

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Under new Oregon law, all eligible voters are registered unless they opt out [View all] MerryBlooms Apr 2016 OP

Go Oregon! Go Bernie! ViseGrip Apr 2016 #1

Go Oregon! Go Democracy! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #11

You do realize Hillary suggested this in 2015, don't you? Jitter65 Apr 2016 #82

No, that would be Oregon Governor Kate Brown. IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #90

Has any other candidate endorsed this? Hillary didn't rush to the head of the line to take credit. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #91

In fact, Hillary vowed to introduce legislation back in 2008. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #92

So she "vowed to" but didn't. Is that what you are saying? nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #94

Yeah, she would have flip-flopped on that by now. dchill Apr 2016 #103

I believe she did. DhhD Apr 2016 #112

electronic poll books make it easy to disenfranchise citizens questionseverything Apr 2016 #127

Yes and I just got my voting booklet...waiting for my ballot should come in a couple of days. bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #2

Beaut! :) MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #8

Wonderful, and congrats, Oregon. Hortensis Apr 2016 #133

Hell it was on Bernie's to do list back in 1993 and before. Do not give her credit for something she bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #134

This is the GD forum, not GD-P. Hortensis Apr 2016 #135

Sorry read it wrong thought it was talking about she and her stance recently..I'm in Oregon! bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #138

My family's from the PNW, and we could be Hortensis Apr 2016 #140

Good move.That's the way it should be. NV Whino Apr 2016 #3

Yep! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #12

+ 1 MissDeeds Apr 2016 #44

WAY TO GO OREGON .... California too i think. trueblue2007 Apr 2016 #4

I'd love to see it national. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #13

It should be this way everywhere! ananda Apr 2016 #5

Yes, indeedy! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #9

K & R. What an example to follow. Good for Oregon! appalachiablue Apr 2016 #6

I hope the trend is set. :) MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #14

Texas Republicans would literally crap their pants! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #115

You are definitely not alone. astrophuss42 Apr 2016 #7

I was so happy to see that update, I had happy tears. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #15

Way to lead the way Oregon. Way to lead.... think Apr 2016 #10

Isn't it wonderful!?! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #16

The West is the Best. frylock Apr 2016 #17

I agree. I miss my home so much. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #18

Nicely done, Oregon! suffragette Apr 2016 #19

Yeah, it's a beautiful thing. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #20

I see from the article that it's easier when moving, too. suffragette Apr 2016 #25

That plus mail in ballots would certainly be cheaper and jwirr Apr 2016 #21

I'm sure there are measures to accomodate for every ability. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #23

I would hope so but my little lady has a guardian and in the jwirr Apr 2016 #28

Automatic voter registration is part of Clinton's voting rights platform Gothmog Apr 2016 #77

After today I hope Clinton goes on the campaign trail... Matt_R Apr 2016 #85

She gave a great speech on this in May in Houston Gothmog Apr 2016 #89

But will she go on TV today, or integrate the subject into all her speaches going forward? Matt_R Apr 2016 #93

Voting Rights will be an issue in the general election and the Clinton campaign has been active Gothmog Apr 2016 #95

Should be standard. Adrahil Apr 2016 #22

Yes! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #24

Oregon led on all mail voting... Wounded Bear Apr 2016 #26

We also were the leaders in recycling. :) MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #34

Awesome Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #27

I agree. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #35

This is a great idea. surrealAmerican Apr 2016 #29

Yes! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #36

"passed both chambers of the state Legislature without a single Republican vote in its favor." nt antigop Apr 2016 #30

why would you opt out? If you didn't want to vote, just don't show up to vote. nt antigop Apr 2016 #31

congrats oregon! nt redruddyred Apr 2016 #32

I don't understand the opt out. Just don't vote. LS_Editor Apr 2016 #33

Some religions, like Jehovah's Witnesses dbackjon Apr 2016 #39

Another mark against them in my book. LS_Editor Apr 2016 #87

Yayy! Duval Apr 2016 #37

I can't wait to be back home! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #40

Coolest state in the Union Auggie Apr 2016 #38

Yes, I totally agree. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #41

Well shucks Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #98

I live in California, BTW ... Auggie Apr 2016 #116

This is entirely too sensible ornotna Apr 2016 #42

lol, you cheeky monkey MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #47

I don't understand whats the point of opting out? Fresh_Start Apr 2016 #43

1st amendment violation. former9thward Apr 2016 #70

Not to rub it in..., but we vote by mail too. mudstump Apr 2016 #45

Sing it proud, sing it loud! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #48

This should be national. yardwork Apr 2016 #46

Amen. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #50

Yes. We should make it easier to vote, not harder. AllyCat Apr 2016 #108

Voter suppression is the only way Republicans win in the future. yardwork Apr 2016 #109

It's working nicely for them in Wisconsin AllyCat Apr 2016 #111

Very smart - I hope it catches on everywhere A Little Weird Apr 2016 #49

kiss MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #52

I'm moving to Oregon! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #51

Are you relocating soon? MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #55

No, It's a dream of mine. Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #57

Make it so- you won't regret your decision. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #61

Thank you, MerryBlooms... Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #66

kiss MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #69

Clintonistas Hate This billhicks76 Apr 2016 #53

You sound like a pro-Trump right wing troll Democat Apr 2016 #99

You Again? billhicks76 Apr 2016 #119

I just served on the jury alert JustAnotherGen Apr 2016 #121

I Don't Block Anyone billhicks76 Apr 2016 #122

He/She has been around since 2001 JustAnotherGen Apr 2016 #132

Jury results edbermac Apr 2016 #136

I wasn't calling them out JustAnotherGen Apr 2016 #141

I Didn't Accuse Them...They Called Me A Trumper For Pointing Out Hillary's Obvious Faults billhicks76 Apr 2016 #137

If you are outside of the Primaries forum bashing Democrats, you are trolling Democat Apr 2016 #139

Wow...Ridiculous billhicks76 Apr 2016 #142

There is no such thing as a free speech zone on Democratic Underground Democat Apr 2016 #143

You Should Be Banned billhicks76 Apr 2016 #144

And Clinton LOVES Bush Family billhicks76 Apr 2016 #145

Lulz. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #113

Obviously You Can't Read billhicks76 Apr 2016 #120

Nah, my funny bone though. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #123

Are You Disputing The Article? billhicks76 Apr 2016 #124

Yanking your chain. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #125

This is exactly how it should be. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #54

kisskisskiss MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #56

Come home soon. We need you here. passiveporcupine Apr 2016 #72

It won't be long. We need to get our affairs in order, and then we're golden. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #73

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! northernsouthern Apr 2016 #58

Does Oregon have closed or open primaries? NurseJackie Apr 2016 #59

closed. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2016 #74

We also have legalized marijuana. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #97

That is how it should be everywhere Bettie Apr 2016 #60

I agree. Let the people vote! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #65

This is so wonderful! How many delegates does Oregon have? Samantha Apr 2016 #62

Awesomely, Awesome Oregon imari362 Apr 2016 #63

Yeah, we're kinda awesome. ;P Lizzie Poppet Apr 2016 #64

Yeah, you're kinda awesome! MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #68

It should be the national standard for registration law. NO Exceptions, NO substitutions. Ford_Prefect Apr 2016 #67

K & R Liberal_Dog Apr 2016 #71

wish this were national. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #75

But they still have to register their party affiliation on or before 21 days before the primary Gothmog Apr 2016 #76

Oregon's Democratic Party is very popular and has widespread, enthusiastic participation. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #101

Is the primary open or closed? lmbradford Apr 2016 #78

Closed Gothmog Apr 2016 #104

So happy to live in Oregon:) litlbilly Apr 2016 #79

And it seems to work perfectly, I've never heard a complaint here about voting bhikkhu Apr 2016 #80

Oregon haws a closed Presidential Primary; how do you automatically register in a Party? brooklynite Apr 2016 #81

Obviously, every thing is "open." Mix and match for down ticket candidates. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #83

You Don't. Bodych Apr 2016 #86

Not having ever been registered and not registered also as a Dem, I can only conjecture. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #100

Primary ballots are only sent registered democrats Gothmog Apr 2016 #105

Our governor (Kate Brown) developed this law when she was... Bodych Apr 2016 #84

Thanks, Oregon!!! Thespian2 Apr 2016 #88

Kudos to the great state of Oregon; the bedrock of democracy! Uncle Joe Apr 2016 #96

GOOD! This is how it should be if we indeed value citizen participation. merrily Apr 2016 #102

I agree completely dorkzilla Apr 2016 #106

Oregon...The Best State In The Nation billhicks76 Apr 2016 #107

That makes so much sense. Vinca Apr 2016 #110

This is good. Does Oregon have same day voting registration in case someone changes their mind? stillwaiting Apr 2016 #114

Very cool! SoapBox Apr 2016 #117

This, vote by mail, legal weed, assisted death for terminal people -- we freaking RULE! Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #118

Now that's progress! Nitram Apr 2016 #126

Yes, thank gawd I live in Oregon, the "American Oasis". DrBulldog Apr 2016 #128

Yes. One reason we moved to Portland years ago was to escape "real" Amurika. Arugula Latte Apr 2016 #129

I was born and raised in Oregon and miss it terribly. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #131

Something good comes from all this... Fairgo Apr 2016 #130