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In reply to the discussion: In 18 years since Naders run, what has been accomplished by attacking the Dem party from the left? [View all]Gothmog
(145,289 posts)The GOP has been engaged in voter suppression for a long time. Look up Project Eagle Eye and you will see that deceased CJ Rehnquist got his start in GOP politics as a member of a GOP goon squad in Arizona. In 1981, the GOP used a program called "Ballot Security Squad" to station goons at polling locations in New Jersey. The DNC sued and we have had a cease and desist order in place since 1982 that restricts GOP "ballot security" efforts. That Cease and Desist is in effect for a while longer unless extended.
The fight goes on. The only way to win is by actually participating in the fight. In 2014, the Texas Voter Id law resulted in the lowest turnout in decades. A couple of good Democrats sued and we are close to having that law struck down and Texas bailed in under Section 3 of the voting rights act.
Again Nader is responsible for Citizens United and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Stein diverted enough votes to help trump win. These are facts. Trying to divert attention from these facts with claims that are not based on facts is sad.
Come work in the real world