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Motown_Johnny

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9. We can file lawsuits after the 2014 elections

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 12:37 PM

Jul 2013

and maybe even after the 2013 elections in some states.

The preclearence is gone but section 2 still exists. It is likely that many of these laws will be dealt with before 2016. There is even a slight (although it is very slight) possibility that a new formula will be in place before 2016.

Even then, most of these laws are in states that (R)s would win anyways. It is unlikely that this change in the law will be enough to hand the White House to an (R) in 2016.

It is to soon to get so worked up about 2016. For all we know Rick Perry will be their nominee.

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NO Repub will win 2016. [View all] cali Jul 2013 OP

Believing they can't win is the surest way to make it happen. MH1 Jul 2013 #1

2016 is still a long way out, Moses2SandyKoufax Jul 2013 #2

There is a possibility Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #3

The Voting Rights Act was gutted. gutted. cali Jul 2013 #5

We can file lawsuits after the 2014 elections Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #9

true, but there's no guarantee of outcome. cali Jul 2013 #11

agreed Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #20

The 2014 election is essential because we need Congress. Skidmore Jul 2013 #16

Exactly Andy823 Jul 2013 #21

Congress and some key Governorships Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #24

It's kind of early to worry about 2016. HappyMe Jul 2013 #4

that's true, but the point about the VRA holds equally true for 2014 cali Jul 2013 #7

Some way, somehow HappyMe Jul 2013 #14

And if it does happen, it will be the unhappy left's fault. -nt CrispyQ Jul 2013 #6

No it won't. It will be because of the gutting of the VRA cali Jul 2013 #8

What I meant is that the unhappy left is who 'they' will blame. CrispyQ Jul 2013 #18

It's not only foolish, it's dangerous. octoberlib Jul 2013 #10

You are correct, but my concern is for 2014. MineralMan Jul 2013 #12

Why is our side not Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #13

We can Andy823 Jul 2013 #25

I would presume we can do more right now Shankapotomus Jul 2013 #29

"There seems to be a strong strain of complacency on DU regarding the 2016 election." mick063 Jul 2013 #15

Great plan Andy823 Jul 2013 #22

"Do you really think turning the country over to the morons on the right will make things better?" mick063 Jul 2013 #32

and while this experiment of yours goes off DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #35

Yep it will get ugly mick063 Jul 2013 #37

scare tactics DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #39

Amped them up a bit I see. mick063 Jul 2013 #40

I do not need you to quake in your boots DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #41

Truly amazing Andy823 Jul 2013 #42

How about Andy823 Jul 2013 #43

"but what the hell kind of a country would we have if one of your teapublican clowns got elected" mick063 Jul 2013 #46

Things may be screwed up now Andy823 Jul 2013 #47

It's possible. But not likely enough that we should pressure an 80-year old woman Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #17

It's entirely factual that your post is completely unrelated to the op cali Jul 2013 #19

How do you decide between "honey", "dearie", "genius", "sweetie", "hon" and "dear"? (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #23

I think it's likely that the Republican will win 2016. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #26

Banks/Wall St. will decide highmindedhavi Jul 2013 #27

Nixon, Reagan, W. Bush sofa king Jul 2013 #28

The republicans don't think they can win. Turbineguy Jul 2013 #30

It may not always be complacency. progressoid Jul 2013 #31

Sorry to hear that you got accused customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #33

Of course DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #34

I doubt anyone could envision anything as horrible as "President George W. Bush" in 1997. BlueStater Jul 2013 #36

Hell, I doubt anyone could envision anything as horrible as what ended up unfolding Moses2SandyKoufax Jul 2013 #38

the republicans will never win again! the party is dying! dying, do you hear me???? HiPointDem Jul 2013 #44

They might not win, but they can still "win." temporary311 Jul 2013 #45