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In reply to the discussion: "The vagina and uterus swipes have got to stop: Killer Mike’s “uterus” comment about Hillary hurts [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)63. Thanks, Cha.
Now I'm hearing that the GOP has sent out emails and tweets encouraging their voters to switch Parties in Nevada on Feb. 20th to vote for a Democrat. Needless to say which one they want defeated. Ralston reports:
UPDATE, 2/18/16, 11:30 AM: Below is an email sent to GOP folks, with a link to this post, by Nick Vander Poel, a Republican activist and former AFPer. It was sent, he says, to 135 Republicans, and Vander Poel asked them to forward to others. He left out an important "not" in the missive (before "you will be arrested..."
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The question is whether this goes viral or whether it affects only a few voters. I assume the latter -- there will be a fear factor -- but it's impossible to predict.
> Please forward to family and friends and fellow GOP caucus goers.
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> I was able to confirm through a former Secretary of State elections official as well as a former County Clerk. Both said and confirmed that Republicans can show up on Saturday, February 20th and register as a Democrat if you have a burning desire. Then still be eligible to participate to caucus on Tuesday for GOP candidate of choice.
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> What was also confirmed. The caucuses are NOT a state sanctioned election, the caucus is conducted by both parties. So this is NOT illegal and you will be arrested or fined. So put that rumor to rest.
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> Some call this idea silly but the reality is, with low turnout the Democrat caucus is going to close and every little bit is going to help.
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> Again, here are the details/loophole of how this is possible:
The question is whether this goes viral or whether it affects only a few voters. I assume the latter -- there will be a fear factor -- but it's impossible to predict.
> Please forward to family and friends and fellow GOP caucus goers.
>
> I was able to confirm through a former Secretary of State elections official as well as a former County Clerk. Both said and confirmed that Republicans can show up on Saturday, February 20th and register as a Democrat if you have a burning desire. Then still be eligible to participate to caucus on Tuesday for GOP candidate of choice.
>
> What was also confirmed. The caucuses are NOT a state sanctioned election, the caucus is conducted by both parties. So this is NOT illegal and you will be arrested or fined. So put that rumor to rest.
>
> Some call this idea silly but the reality is, with low turnout the Democrat caucus is going to close and every little bit is going to help.
>
> Again, here are the details/loophole of how this is possible:
The media should all be reporting on this! Why haven't they?
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"The vagina and uterus swipes have got to stop: Killer Mike’s “uterus” comment about Hillary hurts [View all]
Cha
Feb 2016
OP
Extremely well done by Amanda Marcotte, shenmue! Tells it exactly as it is. Riveting!
Cha
Feb 2016
#4
KM's sexist remarks not only hurt an accomplished woman like Hillary, but ALL women who want to be
BlueCaliDem
Feb 2016
#5
It's the norm from bernie.. what a primary opponent.. silver lining.. good practice for
Cha
Feb 2016
#7
Yep, just like he "said nothing" when his minions recently vilified one civil rights hero
Tanuki
Feb 2016
#27
"Even John McCain had the guts to correct the woman who made a bigoted statement about Obama"
Tarheel_Dem
Feb 2016
#70
And, you can keep asking .. because I can tell by your attitude that no matter how much she's
Cha
Feb 2016
#13
You're Welcome, pandr! I thought it was a riveting piece.. "Enough with the swipes" already!
Cha
Feb 2016
#17
It feels like something a right-winger would do, dismissing the extraordinary and
Tanuki
Feb 2016
#21
They're so afraid of Hillary and her heart and brains they debase themselves in their attempt
Cha
Feb 2016
#24
Yeah, they say a lot of thing because they think they don't have to be accountable, BlueM..
Cha
Feb 2016
#46
That's right.. rivers. Not good creditials.. not good on his resume! He would NOT be better than
Cha
Feb 2016
#40
He not only chose not to speak out but in regards to being asked about it.. he "blamed the media and
Cha
Feb 2016
#54
Incredible chutzpah.. he figures his fans won't care and he doesn't care what anyone thinks.
Cha
Feb 2016
#58
He's desperate and doesn't realize how this will haunt him.. it's not right trying reduce any
Cha
Feb 2016
#41
They couldn't really have much faith in them the way they decided to start fabrcating and insulting
Cha
Feb 2016
#42
they decided that holding it against Hillary because she's a woman was the way to go, yallerdawg.
Cha
Feb 2016
#45
"quoting a woman"... BFD. can't hide behind a woman.. and, it doesn't make the woman any
Cha
Feb 2016
#50
Oh dear, I had forgotten about that.. more of his disinengenous low blows.. he's full of 'em.
Cha
Feb 2016
#47
Bernie Sanders has allowed his campaign to reduce the US Presidency to a Uterus or a Penis.
misterhighwasted
Feb 2016
#48
Yes, and they brought on it on themselves. they are clearly their own worst enemy, Iliyah..
Cha
Feb 2016
#59
he said that in the beginning.. we now know it wasn't worth 2 cents. he's down in the mud
Cha
Feb 2016
#65