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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Democrats Get Serious About Voting Rights [View all]FighttheFuture
(1,313 posts)17. Both Partys' entrenched politicos benefit from the status quo, even if it is crappy. Over time, the
R's have pushed it so much in their favor that the Status Quo is no longer holding, so... you finally have action. Probably too late for this election, and perhaps the next several considering the lock the R's have on so many state legislatures and the House with Gerrymandering. Here's hoping I am wrong.
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Goddamit it's just like I read on DU; this is the Republican platform I tell you!
whatthehey
Jul 2016
#1
That requires a Constitutional Amendment, & we cannot afford to let right wingers get a crack at it.
L. Coyote
Jul 2016
#7
Both Partys' entrenched politicos benefit from the status quo, even if it is crappy. Over time, the
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#17
The proof is in the pudding. When they had control, when they could have pushed these issues,
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#30
Nah, my state passed a BUNCH of progressive legislation when Dems were in power.
wildeyed
Jul 2016
#34
Locally, yes. I am referring to the federal level. They simply don't address it, until now...
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#36
Too much focus on ID's when the real theft is happening electronically and voter role ejection.
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#39
I've seen enough to convince me. Regardless, electronic machines cannot be trusted. too many ways
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#42
"we"require links? These issue have been exposed for years. Still to help you out...
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#44
The problems with voting have been visibly going on since Bush Jr's $election. the Dems have been
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#47
Logically I think the Dems should clean house with this election. In my gut, I am not so sure...
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#49
About Fucking Time!!! Too bad DWS wasn't working on this as DNC Chair... too busy courting
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#16
First, DWS is a real turd. If the party wants her, that's on them. I don't! Next you MADE
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#29
Now your babbling. If she really supported voting reform, as you claim, show me the link.
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#33
After you prove your ungrounded attack, I'll counter. You threw out the faklse claim. Support it.
L. Coyote
Jul 2016
#35
What? That she courted payday lenders? Where have you been?? Else, be more specific.
FighttheFuture
Jul 2016
#37