NCGOP leader lobbied counties to offer just one early voting site in ‘confidential’ email

[TexasTowelie]

RALEIGH -- While the N.C. Republican Party’s executive director pushed counties to reduce early voting opportunities, another GOP leader went a step further: Calling on Republican county election officials to offer only one early voting site for the minimum hours allowed by law.

In an email with the subject line “CRITICAL and CONFIDENTIAL,” NCGOP 1st Congressional District Chairman Garry Terry told county election board members that they “are expected to act within the law and in the best interest of the party.”

Terry argued that any early voting hours and sites beyond the legal minimum would give Democrats an advantage in November.

“We will never discourage anyone from voting but none of us have any obligation in any shape, form or fashion to do anything to help the Democrats win this election,” Terry wrote. “Left unchecked, they would have early voting sites at every large gathering place for Democrats.”

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[LakeVermilion]

1. GOP hasn't had a new idea in 35 years.

Cut this, limit that and investigate it again. They are a place for high school bullies to gather.

[Atman]

2. In all fairness, he's correct.

The GOP is under no obligation to help Democrats win. After all, he works for the GOP, not The People. It may be appalling, but it shouldn't be surprising. However, if a State registrar of voters made these comments regarding the general election it would be cause for some serious concern.