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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts) Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:44 PM Nov 2012

How would you start a national movement/initiative

I think starting on Obama's second day, of his second term (second, because there may be serious hangovers), we start an initiative, national in scope, with a goal to get every Democrat a voter ID card.

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How would you start a national movement/initiative (Original Post) Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 OP

I think the people filing lawsuits are on the right track apples and oranges Nov 2012 #1

So, if they declare it unconstitutional, then no state can pass a law to require? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #4

Good idea, except it should be for everyone eligible to vote, not just Democrats n/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #2

Yes, for all. But, for us to take the time to really think the issue through and figure out Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #6

work to be done marions ghost Nov 2012 #3

I fear we have only seen the tip of the iceberg this go around. I wish we could be proactive Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #5

Agree marions ghost Nov 2012 #7

Laura, I'm with you. Also, beginning then we need a GOTV for the 2014 election. Squinch Nov 2012 #8

apples and oranges

(1,451 posts)

1. I think the people filing lawsuits are on the right track

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:46 PM

Nov 2012

Get it to the supreme court of the US, hopefully after Obama replaces the rightwingers.

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

4. So, if they declare it unconstitutional, then no state can pass a law to require?

Reply to apples and oranges (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:50 PM

Nov 2012

SickOfTheOnePct

(7,290 posts)

2. Good idea, except it should be for everyone eligible to vote, not just Democrats n/t

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:48 PM

Nov 2012

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

6. Yes, for all. But, for us to take the time to really think the issue through and figure out

Reply to SickOfTheOnePct (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:56 PM

Nov 2012

how we can do it effectively. Who knows, with our GOTV expertise, the tables could be turned and Republicans might be fighting against what they are for today.

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)

3. work to be done

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:49 PM

Nov 2012

that's for sure....on the election system.

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

5. I fear we have only seen the tip of the iceberg this go around. I wish we could be proactive

Reply to marions ghost (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:52 PM

Nov 2012

and beat them at their own game. Can you imagine if we had had a Republican president with their Atty General and DOJ ? Texas and Pennsylvania for sure would be facing a horrible, horrible fate tomorrow.

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)

7. Agree

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 08:58 PM

Nov 2012

we are going to be fighting this same battle again if there are no substantial changes....

yes, tip of the iceberg....

Squinch

(50,955 posts)

8. Laura, I'm with you. Also, beginning then we need a GOTV for the 2014 election.