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37. Wow. Really? Well, I can't blame you. Very few media outlets have

Sat Jan 7, 2017, 03:33 AM

Jan 2017

covered it. Keep in mind, most people don't have the time or energy to fight a situation like that. Especially when the media kept insisting that Hillary had it in the bag. And even when people weren't purged, they were assigned to understaffed polling locations.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2016/10/republicans_are_already_suppressing_minority_votes_all_over_america.html

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/voter-purge-illegal-battleground-ohio-says-federal-appeals-court/

http://southbendvoice.com/2014/08/14/700000-indiana-voters-face-possible-voting-rolls-purge/

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/11/north-carolina-early-voting/506963/

http://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Vote-restrictions-in-Wisconsin-said-to-have-affected-turnout-400700031.html

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/analysis-north-carolina-counties-cut-early-voting-sites-see-lower-n671246

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Not even ONE Senator would object to the Electorate vote today? WHY? [View all] Equinox Moon Jan 2017 OP

Wondering the same thing. elleng Jan 2017 #1

I left messages for my senators too and they are both good guys. ONe of mine Amaryllis Jan 2017 #11

Good to see this, Amaryllis, elleng Jan 2017 #15

I had the distinct impression that they were freaking out as much as we are. I even said that to one Amaryllis Jan 2017 #17

Ditto I'm in a blue state, elleng Jan 2017 #18

Because it was a no win for them. The Electors voted, the count was verified and napi21 Jan 2017 #2

From listening to the podcast today, a lot would have been accomplished Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #3

I disagree with your "HUGE PLUS" statement. VERY, VERY FEW people watch CSPAN during the day. napi21 Jan 2017 #13

"Why waste the time?" While they are geniuises at wasting time, I agree this is not... TreasonousBastard Jan 2017 #24

They were all out searching for their backbones. leftofcool Jan 2017 #4

They're betting oldtime dfl_er Jan 2017 #5

That stage was tailor-made madamesilverspurs Jan 2017 #6

Where was Bernie? Where was Warren? Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #7

Very interested to hear the reason. elleng Jan 2017 #8

Yes, the Amercian democracy is over. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #9

I tend to agree, elleng Jan 2017 #10

Several Reps. objected today with confidence. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #14

Thanks. The Reps do well. elleng Jan 2017 #16

i expect there was no strategy orleans Jan 2017 #21

I've thought for awhile that Sanders was all talk - but today, he wasn't even that. Not a peep. EffieBlack Jan 2017 #20

? Was all his talk about how he was going to attempt to obstruct election results? WTF are you JCanete Jan 2017 #45

Bernie's full of it, according to his own standards EffieBlack Jan 2017 #46

What was the basis of the challenge? None of us like Trump. He's fucking scary, but what legal, JCanete Jan 2017 #49

Bernie is not our enemy. He's an ally. DLevine Jan 2017 #55

George Washington is said to have told Jefferson that the framers had created the Senate to "cool" TeamPooka Jan 2017 #12

they're all afraid of retalliation from the GOP machine. putitinD Jan 2017 #19

thanks for posting this orleans Jan 2017 #22

...and the people rally and fight... Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #25

i love your passion. please don't lose it. orleans Jan 2017 #28

Wow, I'm impressed you had ready access to this article from 2005! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #32

I think they're saving their wrath radical noodle Jan 2017 #31

i would say: nahhh orleans Jan 2017 #43

They're going to have their hands full radical noodle Jan 2017 #44

i disagree with the "waste of time at this point" orleans Jan 2017 #47

You might be right radical noodle Jan 2017 #48

i prefer to hold everyone's feet to the fire orleans Jan 2017 #56

I've said it before: the Official Democratic party play book calls for "Roll over. Play dead." n/t Binkie The Clown Jan 2017 #23

Pathetic, is how I see it. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #26

Really? Bernie, the savior of mankind, didn't raise holy hell? JNelson6563 Jan 2017 #27

Bernie and Schumer want to believe in the "no clear jobs message"for why we lost delisen Jan 2017 #39

They didn't in 2000 either radical noodle Jan 2017 #29

Exactly what would we object about? Clearly Trump is worthless PoCRUD, but he won votes that count Hoyt Jan 2017 #30

OH! That is part of the point. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #33

There was crud from all sides. Trump was most deserving of it, but once Comey pulled his junk Hoyt Jan 2017 #34

Let's see... the illegal purging of millions of voters, particularly in the three states that put ecstatic Jan 2017 #35

If only we could show some examples of voters who showed up at polls, but weren't allowed to vote, Hoyt Jan 2017 #36

Wow. Really? Well, I can't blame you. Very few media outlets have ecstatic Jan 2017 #37

Wow, impressive collection of links. Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #42

First link, the lady had her voting rights reinstated. Second link, again no names of people Hoyt Jan 2017 #50

It wouldn't have prevented the votes for Trump from being cast... Donkees Jan 2017 #38

SO WHAT??? Do you think the Republicans were looking for press or results when they voted umpteen Squinch Jan 2017 #40

Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #41

Exactly. We are wasting time, and looking like a bunch of whiners, on things that don't matter. Hoyt Jan 2017 #51

Biden sounded pissed, but I couldn't tell if he was pissed at woodsprite Jan 2017 #52

They are definitely acting out of fear randr Jan 2017 #53

Like the good old saying goes, "Keep thy powder dry". BunkieBandit Jan 2017 #54