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112. Only 60 days? Okay, so your telling me he could have reinstated their rights 2 months earlier.

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:05 PM

Apr 2016

Last edited Sat Apr 23, 2016, 08:11 PM - Edit history (1)

And yet he didn't...why do you suppose that is? I'll tell you why. It was fucking political gamesmanship to increase Her chances.
So, no, the timing wasn't the timing was fucking brilliant.

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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

I feel so guilty, pennylane100 Apr 2016 #3

McAuliffe has been a pleasant surprise as a Governor. Keep up the good work, Gov. FSogol Apr 2016 #4

Concur. sofa king Apr 2016 #17

That's what is killing me about the claim that Clintons are not progressive enough csziggy Apr 2016 #12

A lot of people forget that... SaschaHM Apr 2016 #15

Yes - in 2014 our area voted in a centrist Democrat to replace a Tea Party Republican csziggy Apr 2016 #83

Hey, look at that... just in time to vote for hillary in a GE... Bubzer Apr 2016 #5

You say that like it's bad news to vote for the Democrat in November. nt onehandle Apr 2016 #8

It's one more stack of convieniently timed occurances on a mountain of them. Bubzer Apr 2016 #11

2016 VA General Asssembly Runs from 13 Jan to 20 Apr 2016 Liberalator Apr 2016 #30

He's been restoring rights since he took office in 2014. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #39

Somtimes they do...and when they do, they are to be lauded. Bubzer Apr 2016 #43

What specifically leads you to allege this will favor Clinton over Sanders? LanternWaste Apr 2016 #74

I'll direct you to post #68 for my reply. Bubzer Apr 2016 #79

It would not have favored Bernie under any circumstances. sofa king Apr 2016 #78

see post #40 and post #68 Bubzer Apr 2016 #80

See post 91 in response to your posts. Nt thucythucy Apr 2016 #100

And my reply in kind: Bubzer Apr 2016 #120

More people voting is bad and less people voting is bad! Democat Apr 2016 #9

"Let me make this clear to you Clinton supporters" - you meant Sanders supporters? George II Apr 2016 #61

So you would rather they not have their voting rights restored? Loki Apr 2016 #19

That's a typical Loki response... ignore any associated comments that might inform your reply... Bubzer Apr 2016 #20

You are always looking for ulterior motives where there are none. Loki Apr 2016 #21

You always ignore the possibility of alterior motives when YOUR candidate is involved. Bubzer Apr 2016 #22

Please add me to your ignore list also, thanks! winstars Apr 2016 #44

Gladly. One less sleeper bot to worry about wont break my heart none. Bubzer Apr 2016 #45

If you had a cogent argument, maybe it would be worth discussing. Loki Apr 2016 #62

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

The Governor waited for the Assembly to go out of session. sofa king Apr 2016 #91

Only 60 days? Okay, so your telling me he could have reinstated their rights 2 months earlier. Bubzer Apr 2016 #112

I know exactly why it is. sofa king Apr 2016 #122

Yes, your right, I wont bother. Why, you ask? Because It's not my job to prove your false argument. Bubzer Apr 2016 #123

You have a chance to be a better person. sofa king Apr 2016 #124

Hmmm... take your thinly veiled insults and stick them where the sun don't shine. Bubzer Apr 2016 #125

Fool, I'm not a Hillary supporter. sofa king Apr 2016 #126

Oh for fuck's sake Recursion Apr 2016 #35

Go read post # 40 before you talk to me. Bubzer Apr 2016 #42

40, to quote you, doesn't pass the sniff test Recursion Apr 2016 #84

Wow, the logic you've presented is so daunting, so articulate, it undoes me immediately... Bubzer Apr 2016 #121

Go read post # 91 in response to your posts. Nt. thucythucy Apr 2016 #101

I did. And here's my response. Bubzer Apr 2016 #113

+1 I am very glad this has happened but I do question the jwirr Apr 2016 #41

Look at post 91 by Sofa King. Lays it out pretty good all american girl Apr 2016 #107

A restoration of rights is essentially mocked. Nice going. Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #48

Another disingenuous commenter essentially ignoring context. Nice going. Bubzer Apr 2016 #52

Oh, I know what you're saying Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #53

Oh, right. I forget. It's always conspiracy when looks badly on hillary. Bubzer Apr 2016 #55

And it's good to see you have such a low barrier on ignoring fellow Bernie supporters Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #64

LOL Frances Apr 2016 #66

Whatever differences we may have, I hope your health improves. Bubzer Apr 2016 #69

What a nice thing to say Frances Apr 2016 #86

When the time comes, may it be a peaceful transition. Bubzer Apr 2016 #98

You're confusing "context" with "allegation." LanternWaste Apr 2016 #75

No, you're the one confused. I chose my words accurately. Bubzer Apr 2016 #76

You keep directing people to post 40, which was answered by post 91. thucythucy Apr 2016 #102

It realy wasn't. Here you go: Bubzer Apr 2016 #114

Hillary was going to win VA without those votes...up by 10. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #50

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

But way too late to vote for her in the primary... displacedtexan Apr 2016 #63

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

Once again, I direct you to post 91 thucythucy Apr 2016 #103

"seems to offer cogent reasons "... "seems to" being the operative words here. My reply: Bubzer Apr 2016 #115

I agree with your statements... Thespian2 Apr 2016 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #104

I would direct you to post 91...tells you why now. Nothing bad. all american girl Apr 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #110

It kind of does. all american girl Apr 2016 #111

I suppose I should take that as a silver lining. Bubzer Apr 2016 #119

Well, if you goo look at post 91, there's your answer. all american girl Apr 2016 #108

Hey, look at that... another flawed premise predicated on a logical fallacy LanternWaste Apr 2016 #72

"Bias does indeed, interfere with rational thought" of course it does. Bubzer Apr 2016 #118

I'm OK with whomever they decide to vote for Gore1FL Apr 2016 #88

Very true Bubzer Apr 2016 #117

You may not have heard... all american girl Apr 2016 #106

You're projecting. I didn't bring up Bernie... you did. Bubzer Apr 2016 #116

It seems unconstitutional Democat Apr 2016 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #23

Turns out none of us have the right to vote if the state deems us criminals. sofa king Apr 2016 #29

The problem is that we have all committed a "crime" Democat Apr 2016 #59

Yep. sofa king Apr 2016 #71

Try this one out........ mrmpa Apr 2016 #31

Order of events. Igel Apr 2016 #38

That means they'll be able to own guns, as well. n/t cigsandcoffee Apr 2016 #10

The Governor said they won't be able to get guns. Nt ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #25

About time. Thank you Gov. McAuliffe. Well done. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #13

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

Firstly, obviously this is good news and should be universal whatthehey Apr 2016 #28

Wow, what unexpected great news! Hawaii Hiker Apr 2016 #18

Per DU BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #24

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

He can't run for two consecutive terms. Raine1967 Apr 2016 #36

There can't be much backlash. sofa king Apr 2016 #37

I hope he can survive the backlist from some Democrats Blue_Adept Apr 2016 #51

Most if not all of the major progressive groups are applauding the Governor's decision ProudToBeLiberal Apr 2016 #56

Repub legislature unfortunately... nt IronLionZion Apr 2016 #96

Yes!! whathehell Apr 2016 #32

Again, Bernie's vision comes to pass. First in VA, then everywhere else. We need a leader, not a thereismore Apr 2016 #34

Yes, God copied Bernie when he formed man. nt Jitter65 Apr 2016 #49

Another one of those "third-waters" using the system to impede progressive actions. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #47

It's poor sarcasm based on logical fallacy Gore1FL Apr 2016 #90

This makes my heart glad... PBass Apr 2016 #57

This is excellent news bluestateguy Apr 2016 #58

This is huge. zentrum Apr 2016 #65

Another Hillary superdelegate fighting for voting rights for all! beastie boy Apr 2016 #67

Nice. northernsouthern Apr 2016 #77

epic kick Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #81

This is great news Gothmog Apr 2016 #85

k n'r L. Coyote Apr 2016 #87

Awesome news! Something to celebrate on this Earth day. Unicorn Apr 2016 #89

Republicans zentrum Apr 2016 #92

McAuliffe has turned out to be quite good at his job. Beacool Apr 2016 #93

Democrats usually are. joshcryer Apr 2016 #94

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

I know there are other states that do this But does anyone know the names? classykaren Apr 2016 #99

A bold and just move. CBHagman Apr 2016 #105