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Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 09:49 AM Apr 2016

ATTN Bernie AND Hillary supporters - the untold story here in WI

Last edited Wed Apr 6, 2016, 07:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Neither D really "won" the primary election yesterday - its the R's voter suppression tactics that won. If this is not addressed by Nov, we're toast.

D turnout was significantly less than R turnout yesterday. Scott Walker's protégé - the questionable, inexperienced candidate who he and R big money was pushing for - won election for State Supreme court.... and by a substantial margin - 52%-48% Which is a striking difference from the 50-50 virtual ties we're used to seeing here that go one way one time, the other way another time (hence the phrase "swing state.&quot

On the face of it, it looks like Republican voter suppression tactics now in place in this state are in fact WORKING. Havent yet seen any analysis yet re this election, but a recent study estimated that 300,000 liberal-left votes in WI would be suppressed by WI'a new voter ID laws, said to be the most onerous and repressive of all the voter ID laws in the nation.

EDITED TO ADD another more impartial article about WI specifics: https://www.propublica.org/article/wisconsin-voter-id-law-education-campaign-state-hasnt-funded


I dunno, still think this is a good article (as is the case nowadays, one wants to read from ALL sources since ALL sources have bias):

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/02/20/voter-suppression-could-stop-1-3-million-from-voting-in-swing-states.html



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ATTN Bernie AND Hillary supporters - the untold story here in WI (Original Post) Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 OP
voter suppression on display for all to see. Cobalt Violet Apr 2016 #1
I have to agree. one_voice Apr 2016 #8
So that's why Bernie.... daleanime Apr 2016 #2
yea,I thought this last night. : ( nt wendylaroux Apr 2016 #3
What is your point? Im saying total D vote (BS + HC + MOM) was significantly less than total R vote Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #4
Screen door? Must be nice to be warm.... daleanime Apr 2016 #7
What are you talking about - I just said Im going to be working ... hard... on getting people Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #11
Thank you for posting this. People need to REALIZE this simple fact and start working blm Apr 2016 #5
thnx - exactly what Im trying to say - fight for your candidate and then after election day get to Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #6
deflection from WHAT dear - election is over here in WI, moving on. Choose to ignore the reality of Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author cyberpj Apr 2016 #15
Awww thank u ... you made my day - of course apology accepted - weve got work to do before Nov so Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #18
it also appears there was a significant undervote ibegurpard Apr 2016 #12
Good question - will look into that - who sets election dates? Suspect it has to do with this state Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #14
OK heres a better link more specifically about whats happening in WI Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2016 #13
yes, there was voter supression nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #16
The voter supression happening across the country is worse than ever Lucinda Apr 2016 #17

one_voice

(20,043 posts)
8. I have to agree.
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:29 PM
Apr 2016

That should have been the story. Absolutely disgusting.

While the primaries are exciting and we're all rooting for our 'team' there are hundreds of thousands of people not allowed to participate. This should infuriate everyone, no matter who you support.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
4. What is your point? Im saying total D vote (BS + HC + MOM) was significantly less than total R vote
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 09:58 AM
Apr 2016

And that this does not bode well for Nov election in WI.

Disclosure: I voted for BS but will from now on out will be WORKING MY BUTT OFF to help register and get people their IDs - no matter who the D candidate is.

See ya in another forum maybe - Im outta here!

No don't worry, I wont let the screen door hit me.

daleanime

(17,796 posts)
7. Screen door? Must be nice to be warm....
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:23 PM
Apr 2016

No 'point' other then this is what things have been allowed to become. We have no choice but to confront the problem head on, 'incremental' changes will not do. No need to apologize if you can't face that reality, we understand. So pardon us while we keep on working. Have a lovely day.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
11. What are you talking about - I just said Im going to be working ... hard... on getting people
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:53 PM
Apr 2016

registered and in possession of IDS and other arcane assorted documents you now need to vote here in Wi. Primary is now over, here in Wis!

If by "keeping on working" you mean posting vitriolic emails all day on this website - have at it.

blm

(113,091 posts)
5. Thank you for posting this. People need to REALIZE this simple fact and start working
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 10:42 AM
Apr 2016

every level of GOTV, instead of whining about hurt feelings and petty differences that will not matter one bit come November.

Here in NC we are dealing with an utter @sshat who thought leading a college dem group meant rallies and microphones and he never put in the daily, boring legwork needed to assure students understood the new restrictions put in place by GOP run legislature.

About 5% of students were turned away from their polling places.

Then the idiot turns around and blames everyone BUT himself for the result.

PLEASE, DUers, get involved in your state's GOTV efforts. Or adopt a purple state if you are safe blue.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
9. thnx - exactly what Im trying to say - fight for your candidate and then after election day get to
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:48 PM
Apr 2016

work however you can getting people out to vote..... or were toast.

Response to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Original post)

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
10. deflection from WHAT dear - election is over here in WI, moving on. Choose to ignore the reality of
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:49 PM
Apr 2016

Last edited Wed Apr 6, 2016, 02:36 PM - Edit history (1)

voter suppression at your peril. YOur choice.

Editted to add voter suppression = dem suppression. Again not sure of what your pointis.


Ps are we sure its not YOU - who is "deflecting" from the topic of voter suppression??? Im sincerely concerned about this... its the overriding issue that ought to concern ALLL working under the auspices of getting D elected.

Response to Kashkakat v.2.0 (Reply #10)

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
18. Awww thank u ... you made my day - of course apology accepted - weve got work to do before Nov so
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 07:40 PM
Apr 2016

all hands on deck, no room for the petty pissy stuff And maybe Ill add in a quick "sorry" too if my message wasn't clear - I do tend to ramble.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
12. it also appears there was a significant undervote
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 01:55 PM
Apr 2016

Far more votes for Bernie and Hillary combined than for the liberal Supreme Court nominee. What sort of campaign did she run?
And why the hell is the election set up to actually seat an official from a primary election? This election should have been during the general.

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
14. Good question - will look into that - who sets election dates? Suspect it has to do with this state
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 02:05 PM
Apr 2016

now being virtually controlled by R's in all branches of govt.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
17. The voter supression happening across the country is worse than ever
Wed Apr 6, 2016, 03:16 PM
Apr 2016

Another reason the GE downticket races are extremely important.

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