OBAMA CAMPAIGN SUES TO RESTRICT MILITARY VOTING

[Jambo4]

by MIKE FLYNN 2 Aug 2012, 11:48 AM PDT 

President Barack Obama, along with many Democrats, likes to say that, while they may disagree with the GOP on many issues related to national security, they absolutely share their admiration and dedication to members of our armed forces. Obama, in particular, enjoys being seen visiting troops and having photos taken with members of our military. So, why is his campaign and the Democrat party suing to restrict their ability to vote in the upcoming election?

On July 17th, the Obama for America Campaign, the Democratic National Committee and the Ohio Democratic Party filed suit in OH to strike down part of that state's law governing voting by members of the military. Their suit said that part of the law is "arbitrary" with "no discernible rational basis."

Currently, Ohio allows the public to vote early in-person up until the Friday before the election. Members of the military are given three extra days to do so. While the Democrats may see this as "arbitrary" and having "no discernible rational basis," I think it is entirely reasonable given the demands on servicemen and women's time and their obligations to their sworn duty. 

The National Defense Committee reports:

[f]or each of the last three years, the Department of Defense’s Federal Voting Assistance Program has reported to the President and the Congress that the number one reason for military voter disenfranchisement is inadequate time to successfully vote. 

I think its unconscionable that we as a nation wouldn't make it as easy as possible for members of the military to vote. They arguably have more right to vote than the rest of us, since it is their service and sacrifice that ensures we have the right to vote in the first place. 

If anyone proposes legislation to combat voter fraud, Democrats will loudly scream that the proposal could "disenfranchise" some voter, somewhere. We must ensure, they argue, that voting is easy and accessible to every single voter. Every voter, that is, except the men and women of our military. 

Make no mistake, the Democrat lawsuit is intended to disenfranchise some unknown number of military voters. The judge should reject it with prejudice. 

[ExecutiveChick]

Like X10

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Quoting Jambo4:

Quoting ExecutiveChick:

Sorry for duplicating :( I just posted this story too. Didn't see yours.

Oh.. I didn't even look so you could have posted before me... but never feel bad for duplicating.  The Libs here do it all the time and don't seem to care about cloggin the arteries with their propaganda..lol

[ExecutiveChick]

Deployments, drills... The military deserves some additional benefits like extra time to get their vote in IMHO

Quoting rccmom:

That doesn't sound right. I think I can see their point, why are they given 3 extra days and no one else is, but considering all the military does, it seems like small concession.  

[denise3680]

this is not a military issue, stop using it as one.  We have plenty of time and ability to cast our vote.  This is a voter suppression issue and if certain people have the abilityt o cast early or have extra days then everyone should have that ability.

[sweet-a-kins]

Yup

The lying pigs that try and pit the POTUS against the military are the lowest scum out there

Quoting shimamab:

They are suing to extend early voting to what is was before a recent change in the law restricted voters from voting 3 days before the election. They are NOT suing to end military and overseas voting during that time.

Per Wall Street Journal
“This lawsuit seeks to treat all Ohio citizens equally under the law,” Bob Bauer, attorney for President Obama’s campaign committee, said. “We want to restore the right of all to vote before Election Day,” he said, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

The campaign says the election-law changes made by Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, unfairly ends in-person early voting for most people on the Friday evening before Election Day — a Tuesday — but allows military and overseas voters to cast ballots in person until Monday, AP reported."

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/07/18/obama-campaign-sues-ohio-for-cutting-early-voting-days/

[sweet-a-kins]

That would be the scum right lining the parking lot of fast food joints

Pretending that's making a contribution to society

Lazy, ignorant and self righteous

Quoting Jambo4:

Quoting ExecutiveChick:

Sorry for duplicating :( I just posted this story too. Didn't see yours.

Oh.. I didn't even look so you could have posted before me... but never feel bad for duplicating.  The Libs here do it all the time and don't seem to care about cloggin the arteries with their propaganda..lol

[mustbeGRACE]

What's not true?

Quoting joey125:

The only folks who have been trying to prevent voting is the republicans, this is not true

[sweet-a-kins]

They are suing to extend early voting to what is was before a recent change in the law restricted voters from voting 3 days before the election. They are NOT suing to end military and overseas voting during that time.

Per Wall Street Journal
“This lawsuit seeks to treat all Ohio citizens equally under the law,” Bob Bauer, attorney for President Obama’s campaign committee, said. “We want to restore the right of all to vote before Election Day,” he said, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

The campaign says the election-law changes made by Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, unfairly ends in-person early voting for most people on the Friday evening before Election Day — a Tuesday — but allows military and overseas voters to cast ballots in person until Monday, AP reported."

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/07/18/obama-campaign-sues-ohio-for-cutting-early-voting-days/

Quoting mustbeGRACE:

What's not true?

Quoting joey125:

The only folks who have been trying to prevent voting is the republicans, this is not true

[matreshka]

Thank you for.providing the facts.from a reputable news source.

Quoting shimamab:

They are suing to extend early voting to what is was before a recent change in the law restricted voters from voting 3 days before the election. They are NOT suing to end military and overseas voting during that time.

Per Wall Street Journal
“This lawsuit seeks to treat all Ohio citizens equally under the law,” Bob Bauer, attorney for President Obama’s campaign committee, said. “We want to restore the right of all to vote before Election Day,” he said, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

The campaign says the election-law changes made by Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, unfairly ends in-person early voting for most people on the Friday evening before Election Day — a Tuesday — but allows military and overseas voters to cast ballots in person until Monday, AP reported."

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/07/18/obama-campaign-sues-ohio-for-cutting-early-voting-days/

[shimamab]

Your welcome. It was actually hidden behind pages of right wing websites all regurgitating one source that was obviously promoting a pov.

Quoting matreshka:

Thank you for.providing the facts.from a reputable news source.

Quoting shimamab:

They are suing to extend early voting to what is was before a recent change in the law restricted voters from voting 3 days before the election. They are NOT suing to end military and overseas voting during that time.

Per Wall Street Journal
“This lawsuit seeks to treat all Ohio citizens equally under the law,” Bob Bauer, attorney for President Obama’s campaign committee, said. “We want to restore the right of all to vote before Election Day,” he said, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

The campaign says the election-law changes made by Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, unfairly ends in-person early voting for most people on the Friday evening before Election Day — a Tuesday — but allows military and overseas voters to cast ballots in person until Monday, AP reported."

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/07/18/obama-campaign-sues-ohio-for-cutting-early-voting-days/

[Jambo4]

Quote:

Mitt Romney

President Obama's lawsuit claiming it is unconstitutional for Ohio to allow servicemen and women extended early voting privileges during the state’s early voting period is an outrage. The brave men and women of our military make tremendous sacrifices to protect and defend our freedoms, and we should do everything we can to protect their fundamental right to vote. I stand with the fifteen military groups that are defending the rights of military voters, and if I'm entrusted to be the commander-in-chief, I'll work to protect the voting rights of our military, not undermine them.