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WOWeeee!!!!! oldandhappy Dec 2014 #1
Yes, indeed, oldandhappy! Cha Dec 2014 #2
KIck for Voting Rights! Cha Dec 2014 #3
Terrific, want to see more of this in the states. Big score for the Macker! appalachiablue Dec 2014 #4
Terry's loving this.. yes, it would be nice if the Gov of Florida would Restore Voting Rights but Cha Dec 2014 #5
I wish cha mcar Dec 2014 #58
It's such a Shame it's unreal, mcar. smh Cha Dec 2014 #59
VOTING RIGHTS! Cha Dec 2014 #6
VOTING RIGHTS! Cha Dec 2014 #7
Yes FL too. Love that state. I know Webb used to bring up voter restoration, and I first appalachiablue Dec 2014 #8
Webb/Udall 2016 ! n/t jaysunb Dec 2014 #15
Maybe. I will look up Udall, know very little about him so far. You must know VA, how's appalachiablue Dec 2014 #17
I'm not at all, with the state dynamics, but, I've always adimired jaysunb Dec 2014 #20
Howdy California! What do you admire about Webb? There's much I realize. appalachiablue Dec 2014 #21
Sensibilities, common sense, sense of history jaysunb Dec 2014 #26
OK sounds good. I like history, lots don't. I need to go to CA been way too long. appalachiablue Dec 2014 #27
All prisoners, no matter the offense, should be allowed to vote FROM prison. Luminous Animal Dec 2014 #9
I absolutely agree. ucrdem Dec 2014 #19
Hell, yeah. Orsino Dec 2014 #52
KICK Cha Dec 2014 #10
Wow. ucrdem Dec 2014 #11
We know it's not going to spread to Florida until they get a decent gov in there.. hoping for Cha Dec 2014 #12
In addition to being the right thing to do ucrdem Dec 2014 #18
Exactly.. good for Virginia in 2016.. the gop hate it.. indeed, what's not to like! Cha Dec 2014 #23
Glad he did this... Especially for this gentleman. freshwest Dec 2014 #13
So happy for these people who appreciate the Right to Vote, fresh! Sometimes you don't know what Cha Dec 2014 #16
There's something in my eye.....n/t jaysunb Dec 2014 #14
And, in my throat, jay. Cha Dec 2014 #32
How is it constitutional to prevent people who have served their time from voting? 951-Riverside Dec 2014 #22
So do I, Riverside.. they pay their debt and it's to be a citizen with full rights again. Cha Dec 2014 #29
Why can't felons vote? herding cats Dec 2014 #24
Thank you, herding cats.. I don't know why it was taken away even after they got out of Cha Dec 2014 #31
It's a beautiful story, Cha. herding cats Dec 2014 #33
You're the best! Cha Dec 2014 #34
Great news. lovemydog Dec 2014 #25
That's it, lovemydog.. "done their time".. and now it time to have their Voting Rights Restored. Cha Dec 2014 #35
Thanks for the news. TexasTowelie Dec 2014 #28
You're Welcome, TexasT! Good point about standing on juries.. Definitely.. so many Americans Cha Dec 2014 #37
Felon disenfranchisement is the new Jim Crow. SunSeeker Dec 2014 #30
As an ex-offender with a lot of Fed time under my belt, I applaud Governor McAuliffe. NBachers Dec 2014 #36
So, you know and really appreciate the right to vote and exercise it.. Wish everyone did who Cha Dec 2014 #40
That is great davidpdx Dec 2014 #38
I don't either, david.. they are suppose to be rehabiliated.. that's what is said about prison.. so Cha Dec 2014 #41
I've mentioned this before on DU davidpdx Dec 2014 #42
Sorry to hear that. Seems like it puts more of a drain on society in the long run. There are Cha Dec 2014 #43
Bravo..It's the right thing to do. whathehell Dec 2014 #39
Absolutely, wth! Cha Dec 2014 #44
Thanks, Cha whathehell Dec 2014 #51
Good on him! riqster Dec 2014 #45
You see how important this is! Thank you, riqster. Cha Dec 2014 #46
Back atcha, Cha. riqster Dec 2014 #47
Happiest of New Years to you and yours, riqster~ Cha Dec 2014 #48
KICK for new Voters! Cha Dec 2014 #49
Oh lovely! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #50
Indeed, Gen! Cha Dec 2014 #55
great story Cha! napkinz Dec 2014 #53
Yes, some great news for a little change up here, napkinz.. thank you! Cha Dec 2014 #56
:) napkinz Dec 2014 #62
More Voters in Virginia.. Mahalo Gov McAuliffe! Cha Dec 2014 #64
kick napkinz Dec 2014 #54
KICK Cha Dec 2014 #57
and he sent CatWoman an email Christmas Card CatWoman Dec 2014 #60
Cool! I bet Gov McAuliffe is so refreshing after McDonnell, Cat. Cha Dec 2014 #61
.... treestar Dec 2014 #63
Mahalo treestar, Excellent quote! ".. we can reduce recidivism, increase participation in our Cha Dec 2014 #66
Thank you Governor Terry McAuliffe. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #65
And, he's not done yet, she.."..only getting started" I love the quote that treestar brought forth. Cha Dec 2014 #68
Good for Virginia! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #69
Yeah, I'm thinking that could help in 2016! Cha Dec 2014 #70
So far I have been pleasantly ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #67
Sounds like "Second Chances" to me, ohheckyeah.. I kind of got that impression of Cha Dec 2014 #71
I voted for him but wasn't ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #72
Mahalo, ohheckyeah~ Our new Gov.. Cha Dec 2014 #74
That is a good start! Hekate Dec 2014 #73
Indeed, Hekate.. quote from Gov Mcauliffe Cha Dec 2014 #75
Excellent 1step Dec 2014 #76
More voters in Virginia, 1 step and as Gov Mcauliffe says.. Cha Dec 2014 #77
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