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Goddamit it's just like I read on DU; this is the Republican platform I tell you! whatthehey Jul 2016 #1
Heh. Orsino Jul 2016 #2
Poe's Law just took effect. LOL. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #4
The Democratic Party is feeling The Bern where it counts----IN POLICIES nikto Jul 2016 #13
Voting should be on Veterans Day Cayenne Jul 2016 #3
Nice idea, Cayenne, but I don't think it'd work. Hortensis Jul 2016 #5
How about Columbus Day, then? moose65 Jul 2016 #27
Voting should be the first WEEKEND in November meow2u3 Jul 2016 #6
That requires a Constitutional Amendment, & we cannot afford to let right wingers get a crack at it. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #7
I don't think it requires an amendment moose65 Jul 2016 #26
What took them so long? So very long on such a fundamental issue? Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #8
Both Partys' entrenched politicos benefit from the status quo, even if it is crappy. Over time, the FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #17
In my experience, this is not true. wildeyed Jul 2016 #24
The proof is in the pudding. When they had control, when they could have pushed these issues, FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #30
Nah, my state passed a BUNCH of progressive legislation when Dems were in power. wildeyed Jul 2016 #34
Locally, yes. I am referring to the federal level. They simply don't address it, until now... FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #36
It is because only now are enough people focusing on the issue. wildeyed Jul 2016 #38
Too much focus on ID's when the real theft is happening electronically and voter role ejection. FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #39
I disagree. wildeyed Jul 2016 #41
I've seen enough to convince me. Regardless, electronic machines cannot be trusted. too many ways FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #42
Well you are entitled to an opinion, but we generally require a link wildeyed Jul 2016 #43
"we"require links? These issue have been exposed for years. Still to help you out... FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #44
When exactly did we have control? Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #46
The problems with voting have been visibly going on since Bush Jr's $election. the Dems have been FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #47
I think we will get the Senate. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #48
Logically I think the Dems should clean house with this election. In my gut, I am not so sure... FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #49
The GOP wins on racism and desperation...and of course fear. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #50
From the '08 Platform NCTraveler Jul 2016 #9
Here in Ohio Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #10
Mail in Leftcoastgary Jul 2016 #11
Yes, we love our mail-in ballots in Oregon. And we have great turnout. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #12
Here in Oregon voting is simple and easy WHEN CRABS ROAR Jul 2016 #22
Of course, the GOP will fight this to the death ... nikto Jul 2016 #14
Let's hope that will indeed be the end. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #15
Yeah, you'd think, but ... nikto Jul 2016 #21
After the election the fight will continue. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jul 2016 #23
After the election is where the biggest fights will be ... nikto Jul 2016 #28
About Fucking Time!!! Too bad DWS wasn't working on this as DNC Chair... too busy courting FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #16
Actually she was. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #18
BFD. That's not the significant problem with our elections. FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #19
Agreed. But it does contradict your insult to her and the party. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #20
First, DWS is a real turd. If the party wants her, that's on them. I don't! Next you MADE FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #29
Your failure was inconclusive, not my fault. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #32
Now your babbling. If she really supported voting reform, as you claim, show me the link. FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #33
After you prove your ungrounded attack, I'll counter. You threw out the faklse claim. Support it. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #35
What? That she courted payday lenders? Where have you been?? Else, be more specific. FighttheFuture Jul 2016 #37
This is GREAT news! wildeyed Jul 2016 #25
Democrats Unite on Voting Rights L. Coyote Jul 2016 #31
Democrats have always been serious about voting rights n/t DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #40
How nice Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #45
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