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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Announces Major Restoration of Voting Rights to 206k Former Felons [View all]CBHagman
(16,997 posts)105. A bold and just move.
I do hope that this is the beginning of a trend across the country.
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BREAKING: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Announces Major Restoration of Voting Rights to 206k Former Felons [View all]
lowkell
Apr 2016
OP
This is actually shocking to me. But, I am very, very happy he did this. Credit is due. nt
stillwaiting
Apr 2016
#1
Great news, ex-felons have paid for their sins and should be restored to full citizenship.
George II
Apr 2016
#2
My state not only allows felons to vote, but also lets them do it from jail. (nt)
PotatoChip
Apr 2016
#6
McAuliffe has been a pleasant surprise as a Governor. Keep up the good work, Gov.
FSogol
Apr 2016
#4
That's what is killing me about the claim that Clintons are not progressive enough
csziggy
Apr 2016
#12
Yes - in 2014 our area voted in a centrist Democrat to replace a Tea Party Republican
csziggy
Apr 2016
#83
What specifically leads you to allege this will favor Clinton over Sanders?
LanternWaste
Apr 2016
#74
"Let me make this clear to you Clinton supporters" - you meant Sanders supporters?
George II
Apr 2016
#61
That's a typical Loki response... ignore any associated comments that might inform your reply...
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#20
You always ignore the possibility of alterior motives when YOUR candidate is involved.
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#22
He's been working to reform voters right to felons since he took office in 2014.
Raine1967
Apr 2016
#33
I have no doubt that he'd been working on it, and I'm not decrying it's use. I'm decrying the timing
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#40
Only 60 days? Okay, so your telling me he could have reinstated their rights 2 months earlier.
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#112
Yes, your right, I wont bother. Why, you ask? Because It's not my job to prove your false argument.
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#123
Hmmm... take your thinly veiled insults and stick them where the sun don't shine.
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#125
Wow, the logic you've presented is so daunting, so articulate, it undoes me immediately...
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#121
And it's good to see you have such a low barrier on ignoring fellow Bernie supporters
Blue_Adept
Apr 2016
#64
And so that somhow legitimizes keeping those individuals from participating? Wow!
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#54
I predicted it. Weren't you one of those complaining about "voter suppression" a few days ago?
George II
Apr 2016
#60
You dont seem to get it. It's not about voting for her OR Bernie, it's about their choice
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#68
You're absolutely right. I don't get how Clinton orchestrated this GOOD THING as an evil plot...
displacedtexan
Apr 2016
#70
Oh look... the expected non-reply didn't disapoint. I want bother trying to explain it fruther...
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#73
"seems to offer cogent reasons "... "seems to" being the operative words here. My reply:
Bubzer
Apr 2016
#115
Hey, look at that... another flawed premise predicated on a logical fallacy
LanternWaste
Apr 2016
#72
So proud of our current Governor. The previous Gov (GOP) is on his way to jail.
lagomorph777
Apr 2016
#14
good, this should be National. Yesterday on PBS news I heard 8% of work ready Americans have a Felon
Sunlei
Apr 2016
#16
See post #11 for exactly what you are talking about, its getting fucking boring...
winstars
Apr 2016
#46
Huge. The orchestrated agenda, still in existence, to imprison POC so they cant vote
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#26
I have heard that Governor McAuliffe is very popular in Virginia. I hope he has enough political
ProudToBeLiberal
Apr 2016
#27
Most if not all of the major progressive groups are applauding the Governor's decision
ProudToBeLiberal
Apr 2016
#56
Again, Bernie's vision comes to pass. First in VA, then everywhere else. We need a leader, not a
thereismore
Apr 2016
#34
Another one of those "third-waters" using the system to impede progressive actions.
Jitter65
Apr 2016
#47
In many parts of America, they either get a centrist Dem or right wing Repub
IronLionZion
Apr 2016
#95
Nice one. Is there group easier to disenfranchise than former prison inmates?
Ed Suspicious
Apr 2016
#97