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Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)
124. Both Clinton and Bernie votes were suppressed
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 02:48 PM
Mar 2016

Given the results it is possible that this undemocratic system benefited my candidate. That does not change my opinion one bit however, I oppose undemocratic voting procedures no matter who they benefit.

I'm not sure where you are but my daughter has been texting me the same about her caucus. Avalux Mar 2016 #1
My caucus was at Henry Sibley High School in Mendota Heights Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #5
She's in Winona, student at Winona State. Avalux Mar 2016 #11
Felt great to see the crowd inchhigh Mar 2016 #93
I tried to get there Jeb Bartlet Mar 2016 #113
Too many people voting BainsBane Mar 2016 #106
No the problem is not enough people are voting because the caucuses are designed to disenfranchise Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #114
I don't care who you support we should ALL be against disenfranchisement Arazi Mar 2016 #2
+1. Nt JudyM Mar 2016 #95
k&R Mbrow Mar 2016 #108
Why the hell can't we organize elections properly in this country? potone Mar 2016 #3
I am going to write some letters, I am pissed. Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #9
Because we are an Oligarchy. Voting is largely kabuki in some areas. Tommymac Mar 2016 #43
This was NOT an election. Agschmid Mar 2016 #67
Because stupid people in certain states skepticscott Mar 2016 #88
"Why the hell can't we organize elections properly in this country?" ... Jopin Klobe Mar 2016 #90
Messy elections make cheating easier. nt valerief Mar 2016 #101
It's a feature, not a bug. nt tblue37 Mar 2016 #103
Video? votesparks Mar 2016 #4
Oh, look! More useful incompetence. I wonder who arranged it. n/t winter is coming Mar 2016 #7
THIS is the democracy that thousands have fought and died to protect ?! GreatGazoo Mar 2016 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Mar 2016 #10
^^^^^^ What you said! ^^^^^^ southerncrone Mar 2016 #58
Caucuses are stupid. moondust Mar 2016 #12
The whole notion of Primaries is outmoded. Unfortunately, it totally serves the plutocracy. truedelphi Mar 2016 #112
There has to be a way moondust Mar 2016 #115
how does that favor one candidate over another? eom yawnmaster Mar 2016 #13
It doesn't favor one over the other, imo tazkcmo Mar 2016 #44
As a city person, I have to say walking four blocks sounds easy- and the opposite of suppression. bettyellen Mar 2016 #14
It was dark and there was lots of traffic Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #18
I'm thinking disabled people here would also need to make special arrangements- when I campaign bettyellen Mar 2016 #20
A lot of disabled people vote absentee ballots, though some insist on voting in person. hedda_foil Mar 2016 #40
Oh yeah, we would do absentee ballots too! Tks for the reminder. Point is campaigns plan for this. bettyellen Mar 2016 #42
Which brings up a good point: Mister Ed Mar 2016 #96
Yeah, I am not a fan of the caucus system myself, that is a good point. bettyellen Mar 2016 #107
Cities have sidewalks. Around here, we have ditches filled with water. jeff47 Mar 2016 #19
That stinks! I cannot such a petroleum based lifestyle! bettyellen Mar 2016 #29
Hence my Chevy Volt jeff47 Mar 2016 #35
Well, you'd never get off the first block before the polls closes going door to door around here! bettyellen Mar 2016 #36
No sidewalks where I live either. You'd be walking on the road in the dark Arazi Mar 2016 #24
Wow- it is such an alien concept to drive everywhere to me! Even when we drive places.... bettyellen Mar 2016 #28
Yup, metropolitan suburb here Arazi Mar 2016 #32
Don't people organize carpools and van pools? Maybe they need more! bettyellen Mar 2016 #55
I'm with Bernie and yes, it's a standard question on our phone banking Arazi Mar 2016 #63
Interesting that doesn't match the "script" some phone bankers quoted the other day. Not at all. bettyellen Mar 2016 #64
I saw that OP about Dot Arazi Mar 2016 #71
On election day, the calls are the quickest you will ever make. Usually you're whittled down to bettyellen Mar 2016 #73
This is Minnesota, Think cold and icy. kracer20 Mar 2016 #50
I'm surprised four blocks would be unmanageable. How do kids get around? bettyellen Mar 2016 #54
I think my walk was about 4 blocks Mnpaul Mar 2016 #74
30 minutes in line to park, then another 15 minute walk in my Twin City suburb SomeGuyInEagan Mar 2016 #91
No suppression in downtown St Paul Generic Brad Mar 2016 #15
Get rid of those caucuses!!! kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2016 #16
Report what you saw to 1-800-OUR-VOTE Election Protection PADemD Mar 2016 #17
Nice to see in this UglyGreed Mar 2016 #21
It's performance art. Maedhros Mar 2016 #22
One primary day for the entire country-make it a national holiday and let people vote. jalan48 Mar 2016 #23
But poor people will still be forced to work on a "national holiday". I think 4-5 day voting period bettyellen Mar 2016 #38
Yes-even better. Maybe over the weekend. jalan48 Mar 2016 #41
Yes- I think 4-5 days and a few with long hours should be the minimum. bettyellen Mar 2016 #47
I got an even better one nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #56
Agreed. Felons should be allowed once released too. Never thought about prisoners, but they bettyellen Mar 2016 #59
Spoiled you bring it in nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author DUbeornot2be Mar 2016 #76
I also voted at an insanely crowded caucus in Minnesota Chichiri Mar 2016 #25
mother of god thats atrocious. retrowire Mar 2016 #26
How is this voter suppression? wildeyed Mar 2016 #27
It was not exactly easy to get to the caucus site Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #31
You have to convince the local party to do better, sounds like they need more volunteers too. bettyellen Mar 2016 #37
Caucuses are voter suppression. wildeyed Mar 2016 #39
No amount of volunteers could have prevented that traffic jam Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #48
I blame you for making horrible accusations wildeyed Mar 2016 #60
I am speaking the truth about what I saw Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #61
It's not suppression without proof. wildeyed Mar 2016 #69
I am not blaming the volunteers, I am blaming the party leadership Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #70
Failed is NOT the same as suppression. wildeyed Mar 2016 #72
The latest in labor-saving election technology AgerolanAmerican Mar 2016 #30
My SW Minneapolis caucus was well run. wouldsman Mar 2016 #33
Why a trash can? Why no one guarding? JaneyVee Mar 2016 #34
they are deep enough that they should not overflow- and out where everyone working can see them. bettyellen Mar 2016 #45
Nope, I am not in Mexico City nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #46
It's fucked up. Aerows Mar 2016 #52
Why I call this pretend democracy nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #57
Remember the Donna Frye mayoral election? WHEN CRABS ROAR Mar 2016 #81
Speaking off, and I voted for her nadinbrzezinski Mar 2016 #82
Does the Democratic Party just want to fucking lose? Aerows Mar 2016 #49
I got a robo call telling me to go to the wrong place azurnoir Mar 2016 #51
Caucuses need to be eliminated Dem2 Mar 2016 #53
It's really disgusting. SoapBox Mar 2016 #65
Switch to a primary. Agschmid Mar 2016 #66
What kind of antiquated system are we living under?!!! WishfulThinker Mar 2016 #68
Please send this to zentrum Mar 2016 #75
Welcome to the new Democratic party, sponsored by Hillary and friends PoliticalMalcontent Mar 2016 #77
We are gettting a good look at our broken voting system monicaangela Mar 2016 #78
A trash can? That's unbelievable. Just wow. AgadorSparticus Mar 2016 #79
Our caucus was crowded also at first. Many came to vote and jwirr Mar 2016 #80
It seemed to go pretty well at my caucus. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2016 #83
Yet another reason caucuses should go the way of the dodo mythology Mar 2016 #84
Predatory politicians LOVE predatory lenders and predatory party apparatchiks. nt mhatrw Mar 2016 #85
My best? I'd volunteer to help next time, and don't take no for an answer. mahina Mar 2016 #86
That would make a fine LTTE & you should seriously consider sending it! CrispyQ Mar 2016 #87
My advice to the OP would be to write the LTTE, but leave out Mister Ed Mar 2016 #98
I agree, the Minnesota results should be thrown out and none of their delegates counted. stevenleser Mar 2016 #89
Jesus! AlbertCat Mar 2016 #92
What?! This is outrageous. JudyM Mar 2016 #94
but all that matters a photo ID to the GOP. pansypoo53219 Mar 2016 #97
That shouldn't have happened Babel_17 Mar 2016 #99
Why does America do this? Bad Dog Mar 2016 #100
My caucus was packed out. They expected 60 and got 500 BainsBane Mar 2016 #102
It is not about which candidate won, this process disenfranchises a lot of people Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #110
Firstly, you didn't participate in an election Tuesday night BainsBane Mar 2016 #118
Stop misrepresenting my words Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #119
You complained about not verifying registration BainsBane Mar 2016 #120
You are lying about my position Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #122
Wow... thats disgusting! Adding that to the list Bubzer Mar 2016 #104
Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Mar 2016 #105
A Minnesota State Rep is planning to introduce a bill for primaries. Eric J in MN Mar 2016 #109
Wow, something strange is happening, this is the second time I have agreed with Garofolo recently Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #111
It was bad planning by whoever is running your senate district. dflprincess Mar 2016 #116
That's how it was when I caucused in 2008 in MN IronLionZion Mar 2016 #117
TRASH CAN ... Jopin Klobe Mar 2016 #121
Well Sanders Won MN By A Few Points So Were Clinton Voters Suppressed? Corey_Baker08 Mar 2016 #123
Both Clinton and Bernie votes were suppressed Bjorn Against Mar 2016 #124
Just to clear up a few things dflprincess Mar 2016 #125
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