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CitizenPatriot

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21. You said this about Florida too

Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:19 PM

Nov 2012

I know it's frustrating, but there are a lot of people in those states who don't deserve to be turned out just because Republicans hate democracy. Let's focus on getting rid of the Republican ability to lie their way into office in those states, and work on getting the law changed so that non-partisan SOS are in control instead of one Republican criminal.

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Absolutely insane line to vote in Columbus, Ohio - pic [View all] Kadie Nov 2012 OP

K&R flamingdem Nov 2012 #1

Ohio Sec of State hates Freedom. He hates American democracy. fearnobush Nov 2012 #2

We knew this was going to happen Kadie Nov 2012 #7

Not to mention the Obama team is making sure everyone is okay and providing water. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #19

I don't know, it might be fun to hang with people who care enough to wait to vote. redwitch Nov 2012 #28

Felony vote suppression. It ain't a crime but it damn well should be. Warren Stupidity Nov 2012 #3

+1 civil rights violation going on right there. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #36

This should NOT happen!! Sparkly Nov 2012 #4

Good idea! nt rDigital Nov 2012 #5

Folding Chairs! xxqqqzme Nov 2012 #18

ABSO-fucking-LUTELY!! Set up "Occupy the Vote!" encampments, as needed. nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #22

OFA GOTV people have been reported doing it in several places. And providing rides. freshwest Nov 2012 #34

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #6

K&R hockeynut57 Nov 2012 #8

Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #9

Expel Ohio Republicans. They hate Freedom and they hate the United Staes of America. fearnobush Nov 2012 #11

You said this about Florida too CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #21

Long past time for the good people in Ohio to rise up and fix things. I'm out of patience. Dems to Win Nov 2012 #27

I'm afraid you can't expel them either. Live and Learn Nov 2012 #38

I'm sure you're out of patience, but that battle is theirs. You tend to the work needed in CA. freshwest Nov 2012 #41

You can't expel states Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #43

the problems of our country are not about states. We are one. Election fraud is national. robinlynne Nov 2012 #61

back in the good old days, mopinko Nov 2012 #29

I was on that jury, and, yes, we voted 5-1 to hide the post. Blue_In_AK Nov 2012 #45

well that's awesome. thanks. mopinko Nov 2012 #54

Ugh. The only bit of good news is that there is more time mzmolly Nov 2012 #10

That's good but I'm more worried about Cleveland. craigmatic Nov 2012 #12

I was hoping that was why there was so much traffic! babsbunny Nov 2012 #13

Imagine; greiner3 Nov 2012 #14

That just isn't right. I've waited no longer than 10 minutes in line. kerouac2 Nov 2012 #15

They will need line-holders, porta potties to keep going, ... inamatteroftime Nov 2012 #16

They were waiting in line before site opened. rasberry Nov 2012 #17

Before this is over, we may need to set up "Occupy the Vote" encampments 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #20

May he soon be EX Secretary of State Spirochete Nov 2012 #23

I remember back in 2004 Lordquinton Nov 2012 #24

Stay in line! Make them let you vote! That Secretary of State should be jailed! It is his Liberal In Red State Nov 2012 #25

The picture made me cry. 12AngryBorneoWildmen Nov 2012 #26

Same here. ananda Nov 2012 #30

I live in Knoxville and they could suppress me! Fawke Em Nov 2012 #73

Also the recent voting machine 'experimental' software patches are suspicious. Kablooie Nov 2012 #31

i hope the folks in line are bombarding their board of elections with phone calls. mopinko Nov 2012 #32

Bless All Those People Who Want to VOTE and are Actually Getting Cha Nov 2012 #33

K&R defacto7 Nov 2012 #35

A GOOD part of this is due to churches bringing their flocks out after services today, elleng Nov 2012 #37

Calm down people! That long line is a good thing! Botany Nov 2012 #39

I appreciate your report... Digital Puppy Nov 2012 #53

i have worked voter / election protection in Ohio since 2004 Botany Nov 2012 #59

Can a citizen bring civil charges against Husted for disenfranchisement? nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #40

Those people are not being disenfranchised! Botany Nov 2012 #42

That is so terrible. pam4water Nov 2012 #44

I was just there! Botany Nov 2012 #46

2:00 pm is ridiculous. People can't take off work to vote like they used to. XD Still glad to pam4water Nov 2012 #64

I know the hours are bad* but if anybody can't get to early vote tomorrow Botany Nov 2012 #65

Just Voted In Ohio today also clm0805 Nov 2012 #47

welcome to DU. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #50

Welcome to DU. davidwparker Nov 2012 #55

That is cruel and inhuman. This isn't doable for anyone with a bad back, or bad feet or knees. Flatulo Nov 2012 #48

Oh for the love of dog Botany Nov 2012 #49

Gee, if I didn't know any better, I'd almost think they don't want people early voting. Snarkoleptic Nov 2012 #51

Somebody in a position of power clearly didn't want the masses to be able to vote. lpbk2713 Nov 2012 #52

please read my posts above! Botany Nov 2012 #56

Yes, it's a great thing that people are getting out to vote today. LisaL Nov 2012 #57

Monday people can vote early from 8:00 AM to 2 PM (I know short hours) Botany Nov 2012 #62

i am so proud,we have the right to vote the way we feel,nothing is valued until you lose it n\t -LOKI -BAD FOR YA Nov 2012 #58

I almost had to wait behind a car to drop my mail-in ballot in the box. jtuck004 Nov 2012 #60

They should hold signs to shame Jon Husted. David Zephyr Nov 2012 #63

I voted in Montgomery Co. today! Carly Nov 2012 #66

This, This is a prime example of donheld Nov 2012 #67

Wish I could bring 'em all donuts. Bucky Nov 2012 #68

this is criminal struggle4progress Nov 2012 #69

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #70

Wow Tsiyu Nov 2012 #71

Related: No One in America Should Have to Wait 7 Hours to Vote redqueen Nov 2012 #72