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dragonlady

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1. That's why every state should have same-day registration

Reply to WingDinger (Original post)

Sat Jun 16, 2012, 09:47 AM

Jun 2012

There would still be problems if the voter hasn't brought a document required to reregister, but at least the voter has a chance to participate in that election. I still can't figure out why Walker and his crew left same-day registration intact in Wisconsin while they tried to require photo ID.

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Who here has been purged from voter rolls? Me twice. Once without enough notice to respond. [View all] WingDinger Jun 2012 OP

That's why every state should have same-day registration dragonlady Jun 2012 #1

i thought you could always fill out a "provisional ballot" unblock Jun 2012 #2

That was not offered either by the poll, or registrar. I thought I had done something wrong, and fel WingDinger Jun 2012 #3

All votes should be counted dragonlady Jun 2012 #5

Then by all means, abolish teh electoral college. WingDinger Jun 2012 #8

that's a different question. at least the votes are counted. unblock Jun 2012 #11

i agree they should all be counted. not all jurisdictions bother, but they certainly should. unblock Jun 2012 #10

I was purged once gopiscrap Jun 2012 #4

Not me. You can check online to be sure. yewberry Jun 2012 #6

You can be damn sure I learned that after not being able to vote, against Bush Jr. That follows me. WingDinger Jun 2012 #7

Excellent link. 99Forever Jun 2012 #12

Hadn't thought of that. yewberry Jun 2012 #14

I always double-check my registration before every election struggle4progress Jun 2012 #9

How would someone know if they had been purged? nt raccoon Jun 2012 #13