Ohio Voting Laws

Ohio is in preparation to start loosening its voting laws.  The AP is reporting that consensus is growing for adding early voting locations and easing voter identification laws.

Personally, I have never been a fan of early voting. Elections are dynamic and things often will come to light shortly before election day. Picture voting for a candidate early only to find out a large scandal about that candidate …

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Written by admin on April 8, 2009

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Black Panthers Intimidating Voters in Philadelphia

A report came from Philly that there were two members of the black panthers intimidating voters.  Apparently, one of them was brandishing a night stick while persuading voters not to vote for McCain.  A witness said he was told not to vote because “a black man was going to win this election no matter what.”  The panther also allegedly said that he was “tired of white supremacy.”

The police were called and the person with the nightstick was escorted from the …

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Written by admin on November 4, 2008

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Republican Election Board Members Ejected in Philly

According to TownHall, GOP election board workers have been removed from several polling stations in Philadelphia.  Previously, a judge had ruled that the court-appointed workers could be removed from the boards due to their “minority” status.

If anything, a minority status should protect them from ejection even more.  The job of these individuals is to monitor and protect a fair election.  How can this be done …

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Written by admin on November 4, 2008

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Handicapped Man Forced to Vote For Obama in Georgia

This story is out of Albany, Georgia.  A handicapped man claims that he was escorted to the polls, without his family’s notification or permission.  Jack Justice attends the Adult Day Rehab Program of Primus Industries, and was taken to the polls.  The person assisting Justice would not cast the ballot for McCain, Justice’s choice for President.  Instead, Justice claims that his vote was cast against his wishes for Obama.

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Written by admin on November 1, 2008

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Obama Workers Withdraw 13 Illegal Ballots in Ohio

The New York Post is reporting that 13 campaign workers for Obama withdrew their registrations and ballots in Ohio.  It appears that the prosecutor’s kind reminder that temporary residents aren’t allowed to vote in Ohio prompted the withdrawal.  I guess the threat of a felony charge is a good motivator.

It’s a shame to see either side illegally moving votes to try to steal …

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Written by admin on October 25, 2008

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