Comments on: A Bernie Beat Down: Sen. Sanders Absolutely Shreds Mitt Romney

By: Paws

Paws — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:57:21 +0000

One thing people can do if they want to watch what happens at the polls is to volunteer for a campaign – doesn’t matter which one, it can be state level or national – and volunteer to be a poll watcher. I did this with my sister several years ago for a congressional campaign and they asked some of the volunteers if they would be poll watchers at their polling place, we said yes. It is a LONG day – you have to be there before the voting even starts so you can check the ballots to make sure the candidate’s name is there (I think for us it was 5 a.m. if I am remembering correctly). We then sat there and every hour we called the campaign with the number of voters who had voted by that time – that’s really all a poll watcher does. BUT while we were sitting there, several people throughout the day were almost denied the right to vote. As soon as we saw someone was being given a hard time, we went up to the table to see what was going on. Some were asked to show a license as ID when that was not the law; some were told they were at the wrong place even though they weren’t. The workers who were walking around were supposed to help people if they had trouble with their ballots – usually people who didn’t vote before and weren’t sure what to do – but they rarely helped anyone. I don’t know why they did that but after watching this happen a few times, we called the campaign we were working for and told them what was happening. They told us we couldn’t touch the ballots or tell them how to vote (of course), but we could walk them through what they needed to do, just be discreet about it. We just did that all day long and we didn’t leave until after the polls closed and we got the final turnout number.

So it’s a long day and it can be boring – it was good to be there with my sister so it wasn’t so bad – but it’s just one way you can watch for any shenanigans and actually make sure that people are not denied their right to vote. I think this will be critical in the states that have photo ID laws in particular.

Just an idea.

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By: Paws

Paws — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:16:41 +0000

You’re right, Mike, we have to hang in there and keep talking and, hopefully, it will get through. I will keep talking and keep trying to reach out and get people out to vote. I really do feel that our best bet is President Obama; I think he’s made mistakes, he’s not perfect, but I truly think he cares about people. I also think he recognizes that he doesn’t have all the answers, he doesn’t always have a clear path forward, but he tries and it seems that his overriding concern is with the American people – ALL of them. That is what I am voting for.

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By: Bob Wagner

Bob Wagner — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:18:53 +0000

I know MOST of my friends HATE hearing about this stuff.

BUT THEY are more than happy to BITCH about GAS PRICES, FOOD PRICES, PARKS CLOSING, ROADS FALLING APART.

Sometimes it takes a huge lightening bolt to hit someone TWICE in order to change their thinking, but ya know, after over 10 years of the Republiturd criminal activity being made legal, I just keep sending out the info as I can.

I think that the most simple Constitutional Amendment would work for this.

“Absolutely NO Corporation or Business Entity can give money for political campaigns in the United States directly or indirectly. Anyone giving to a political campaign, Corporation, Business or Person must identify themselves.”

All the other amendments allow Congress, who have helped this problem get worse, say how much can be given to campaigns.

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By: Kenneth Hicks

Kenneth Hicks — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:56:21 +0000

There is a reason why, with Citizens United, there is a surge in voter suppression. Republicans make up the smallest segment of the electorate. As long as they keep voter turnout low, they know they have a chance. In 2008, voter turnout was 55%. Fifty-five percent for a historic national election! And that was the highest turnout since the Nixon era! Voter turnout must exceed 55%. If turnout could approach 80%, it would probably be a landslide for Pres. Obama and that is what the Republicans are fighting so hard against. Part of the reason this will be such a vile and negative campaign ia to disgust independents and unaffiliateds and keep them from voting. Anything 50% or lower gives Mitt Romney a chance to sit in the White House and do as he is told.

Some have said that with Romney as president, a jobs bill would be passed and legislation that has been languishing would be passed. WRONG! The right is committed to the Ryan Budget and destruction of the Middle/Working Class. Even if Romney attempted to administer on his own, he would swiftly be slapped down the same way Boehner has been only with greater severity. Romney is an empty suit who only wants to be president. He has no beliefs and morals are only an obstacle to achieving a goal.

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By: Albie Pabon

Albie Pabon — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:56:18 +0000

Susan: That is an astute observation and analysis of what happened and whay probably will. Good advice as well. I see some on this thread know people who want to stay home and not vote. They need only think of 2010 to understand the consequences of that behavior by Dems.

We all need to hook into Mr. Obama’s ground teams in place all over the map; put in our community commitment to help in so many ways to overcome the fraud perpetrated by the GOP. We can do this. Yes we can.

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