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California makes voting absentee extremely easy also still_one Feb 2017 #1
which is a major reason it takes weeks to tally. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2017 #12
I have no problem with that, because they insure that every vote counts still_one Feb 2017 #19
California showing the way once again. tenorly Feb 2017 #2
Yes indeedy! calimary Feb 2017 #13
Yes! Election Day SHOULD be a national holiday. Hortensis Feb 2017 #25
Republicans would rather sacrifice a first-born and let their mistresses have the baby than allow it tenorly Feb 2017 #26
I remember when hard-core conservative usually Hortensis Feb 2017 #29
Same here. tenorly Feb 2017 #30
KnR Hekate Feb 2017 #3
Given that over half of Californians Retrograde Feb 2017 #4
Well, If people have the day off they could set up Doreen Feb 2017 #6
Exactly! Fairs and live shows and food festivals. Let's make voting an event. I like it. Midnight Writer Feb 2017 #15
Like I said though we need ALL parties feel welcome. Doreen Feb 2017 #24
Lighten Up Retrograde..... global1 Feb 2017 #9
I agree! And as a Californian, I will be happy to see us lead the way! Silver Gaia Feb 2017 #11
The proposed law only affects state employees Retrograde Feb 2017 #16
That's awesome! Election day bbq's, election day Twilight zone marathons, election day celebrations! C Moon Feb 2017 #5
It' a very good idea ProudLib72 Feb 2017 #7
Every Blue State Should Follow California's Lead On This And Do The Same..... global1 Feb 2017 #8
They need to setup the voting so its over a 2 week period imo. cstanleytech Feb 2017 #10
We already have that, and have had for years Retrograde Feb 2017 #17
I'm talking about the polling stations, they should set them up for 2 weeks. nt cstanleytech Feb 2017 #18
Good luck getting schools to commit TWO WEEKS. alp227 Feb 2017 #34
I honestly dont see a problem with it as they wouldnt need to set aside as large an area as they do cstanleytech Feb 2017 #35
We need paper ballots only. halobeam Feb 2017 #14
Philly used to have it as a holiday years ago BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #20
It should be declared a federral holiday, too. Nitram Feb 2017 #21
You know, I love this idea. but I worry people will take a vacation instead of voting. Nitram Feb 2017 #22
So arrest or fine them if they don't vote ? n/m MichMan Feb 2017 #27
A fine will do. It's a civic duty that every citizen is required to do. Nitram Feb 2017 #37
Maybe you could even garnish SS checks of seniors and the disabled? MichMan Feb 2017 #39
Great news! IntraPolitico Feb 2017 #23
Wonder how many would plan other activities instead of voting ? MichMan Feb 2017 #28
Now they just need to make releasing taxes a prerequisit Blue Idaho Feb 2017 #31
I think this would make it harder for a lot marlakay Feb 2017 #32
Eh, people are still gonna want to get their coffee, shop, and go out to eat. threethirteen Feb 2017 #33
K&R! Excellent idea! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #36
home sweet home nocalflea Feb 2017 #38
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