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In reply to the discussion: Massachusetts Response to Voter Information Request [View all]peggysue2
(12,533 posts)71. Encouraged
I think we should be encouraged by the degree of the push back, not only from Democratic states (however cheers to Massachusetts) but from Red state strongholds that are standing their ground with a big, fat: NO. Loved Mississippi's response: Go jump in the Gulf."
This is conspiracy theory run amuck, deliberately and willfully attacking voter rights and compromising privacy rights. These state AG's are expected to send private info and social security numbers over unsecured lines? Underscores the Trumpian's dismissal of cyber-security issues.
Go America!
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Sorry about that, I live in FL so I know about disfunctional idiotic legislatures and gov.
lark
Jun 2017
#35
I guess Ari Melber was wrong, as he listed OK as a state that was not going along
OKNancy
Jun 2017
#48
Good! I have faith that my state will continue to resist this treasonous adminstration until they
smirkymonkey
Jun 2017
#15
I am glad that the states are not cooperating with Kobach's voter suppression efforts
Gothmog
Jun 2017
#16
I wonder if people in "red" states would have standing to sue SOS that hand over the information.
Tatiana
Jun 2017
#24
Yes, after the general election fiasco, where many in Maricopa County were not able to vote...
Raster
Jun 2017
#43
I'll make a deal...my info for the fake prez's tax returns (this year's included).
BigmanPigman
Jun 2017
#62
It's a shame that "Eat it, fuzznuts" wouldn't be considered a proper response. nt
Buns_of_Fire
Jul 2017
#75
yet as of 2014 at least MA gave up the info to CROSSCHECK led by Kobach - Kansas SOS
diva77
Jul 2017
#76