17-year-old son of Glenn Youngkin tried to cast a ballot TWICE on Tuesday

[RandySF]

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Shannon Watts
@shannonrwatts
The 17-year-old son of Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin tried to cast a ballot in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election twice despite being too young to vote. Youngkin’s campaign platform was focused on election fraud. #vagov

[SoCalDavidS]

1. Yes, His Campaign Was Focused On Election Fraud

Only problem is, they were focused on Committing Election Fraud, not so much combating it.

The repub motto is, If You Ain't Cheating, You Ain't Tryin'.

And even if you get caught cheating, NOTHING will happen to you, so don't worry about it.

[aeromanKC]

2. Woman in Texas got 5 years for less

Lock him up!!

[SoCalDavidS]

8. Yeah, But She Was Probably One Of Dem Libs

TX throws the book at libs when they try something like that.

[in2herbs]

14. I remember she was black. Figured that out by reading the punishment even before

reading the story.

[Celerity]

16. Crystal Mason Was Sentenced to Five Years Behind Bars Because She Voted

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/opinion/crystal-mason-texas-voting.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Mason

[Lasher]

38. aeromanKC might have been thinking of one of these other 2 other cases

Voting rights activists compare Mason’s case to other voter fraud convictions, such as Terri Lynn Rote, an Iowa woman who tried to cast two votes for President Trump, and Russ Casey, a Texas justice of the peace who admitted to turning in fake signatures in order to get on a primary ballot. Those defendants, who are white, received sentences of two and five years’ probation.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/10/us/texas-woman-ineligible-voting-appeal/index.html

[Celerity]

39. they said 'Woman in Texas got 5 years for less Lock him up!! '

plus





you examples not that

Terri Lynn Rote, an Iowa woman who tried to cast two votes for President Trump, and Russ Casey, a Texas justice of the peace


Those defendants, who are white, received sentences of two and five years’ probation.

[Sneederbunk]

3. Has a great future in GOP.

[certainot]

37. as soon as he spends 8 years in a frat getting a business degree

[NullTuples]

51. Why, if he plays his cards right and likes beer enough, he could be a Supreme Court justice!

[Solly Mack]

4. They'll claim he was testing the integrity of the voting system.

Because, you know, they lie.

(and fuck him, too)

[BeyondGeography]

5. Youngkin family values on display

[CrispyQ]

6. Another article said no state election laws were broken.

WTF? Seriously?

[brewens]

13. Oh. Like if I plan a bank robbery, go in the door armed, then see a cop in the bank. Oops.

No harm no foul if I don't actually rob the bank right?

[rictofen]

36. In which case, I'm not sure it was proper to put this out to the media

At least they didn't identify him by name! No one could possibly figure out who the 17yo son of the governor-elect is.

[SCantiGOP]

46. He wasn't allowed to vote

There is no law on the books about 'attempting' to cast a fraudulent vote. He tried, but did not break the law.

This is still a very bad story for his Father's image and reputation.

[Hortensis]

7. On the plus side, he's probably proud of his parents. Always sad

when kids are ashamed.

[Captain Zero]

9. Apples don't fall far from trees.

What a dumbass.

[MagickMuffin]

10. Ye FRAUD is within your house

Shhhhh, don't let anyone know!

[Mike Nelson]

11. Hmm...

... maybe the VA Democratic Party should say they do not recognize the results as legitimate - say the election was STOLEN and demand a full audit.

[BigmanPigman]

22. Hear, hear.

[SergeStorms]

34. Several audits.

Maybe we can get the Teenage Cyber Ninja Turtles to do a forensic audit. You know, look for ice crystals in the ballots or something.

[ancianita]

40. I like it. I just don't like stooping to their level.

[Galraedia]

44. He barely won and his own son committed voter fraud.

Republicans have had states with less evidence of voter fraud than that do MULTIPLE audits of the same election in the same state.

[bottomofthehill]

12. young, white and rich. the rules dont apply to him.

[BadgerMom]

28. Republican.

You forgot that one. Young, white, rich and Republican. Likely Christian and cisgender as well. Really, he’s bulletproof. I wish it was snark.

[3catwoman3]

15. I'd like to hear daddy...

...explain this.

[TNNurse]

17. Kind of reminds you of a family we endured for 4 years.

[OnDoutside]

18. What did Daddy know, and when did he know it ?

[CCExile]

19. FIVE YEARS, no parole!

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[left-of-center2012]

20. I see the tweet

Is there a link to any source for the info other than the tweet?

[PatSeg]

23. It came from the Washington Post apparently

[PatSeg]

21. Holy crap

Okay, I'm speechless.

[Celerity]

24. Thomas Youngkin

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/youngkin-son-attempted-vote-virginia-governor-1253837/

[moondust]

25. Once may be an innocent mistake.

Twice is corruption.

Not surprised as I've been wondering how many of today's young people have been learning the art of corruption from TFG and their corrupt parents.

[roamer65]

26. Charges should be filed.

Try him as an adult.

[ShazzieB]

43. It doesn't sound like he broke any actual laws.

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What he did was undoubtedly wrong, but you can't arrest/prosecute someone unless there's a law on the books that applies to their behavior.

He sounds like a dumb kid who got a little too excited about his father running for office and did a really stupid thing. Trying to do it a second time was even more stupid. But if VA doesn't have a law against that particular flavor of stupid, there's nothing to arrest him for. It's maddening, but (to use a severely overworked expression) it is what it is.

[olegramps]

57. I am not sure. But he was denied once and tried a second time. Is he mentally sound?

[bucolic_frolic]

27. Can Texas and Texans go after him? Equality before the law and all that

[ShazzieB]

47. Did he try to vote in Texas? Nope.

Question answered, but I'm sure you knew that.

[Rebl2]

30. Lock him up!

[Galraedia]

31. He barely won by 2% and the votes are still being counted

By the time they are done I feel his margin of victory will be even lower than that.

[Mr. Ected]

32. When there are no consequences for one's crimes, there are no crimes

The wheels of justice turn slowly while the wheels of fascism spin like a Tour de France racer. Wonder which side's gonna win the race to the finish line.

[IronLionZion]

33. Youngkin will use this excuse to pass voter suppression laws

[OneCrazyDiamond]

35. Dig deeper.

Turn out was too high for a Puke victory. They cheated.

[nuxvomica]

41. I'm assuming a desperate play for daddy's love

I figure all these repuke families are messed up that way, especially the rich ones. "See dad, I tried voting for you. Can I have that hug now?"

[AllaN01Bear]

42. grrr.

[housecat]

45. LOL x 2 at least

[Joinfortmill]

48. Good job, VA. WTF?

[Blue Owl]

49. Him and Eric Trump both like eating the same brand of glue

[Wednesdays]

50. Yawn.

This is so SOP. Wake me when the Repugs do something honorable.

[KS Toronado]

52. If "Youngkin's campaign platform was focused on election fraud."

And it helped him win, should we as Democrats also be running on election fraud/integrity in the midterms?
Might take away a R talking point, plus make voters decide who would do a better job of combating it.

[halfulglas]

53. Let's see. If you don't actually get to cast the ballot, even if you tried twice -

It's not an actual crime. I guess you have to successfully cast a ballot and it's a felony. He's probably a hero to the GOP because he tried.

[Sogo]

54. OMFG!

This must be communicated far and wide!!

Shine a light on the corrupt GOP!!

[turbinetree]

55. Lock him up.....and then his daddy can/ will give him a pardon....

just depends on who you know.....

[TeamProg]

56. Off to a GREAT start !!

[dlk]

58. Charges need to be brought

Although, realistically, connected white men (even young ones) seem to escape consequences or accountability far too often.

[live love laugh]

59. Contrived power play: even IF prosecuted he can pardon his son

Just another stunt to rip democracy to shreds.

I’m sure his innocent 😇 son didn’t mean to vote illegally twice.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

60. This kid would be in jail in Texas if he was not white

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