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We need the equivalent of "clinic escorts"... brooklynite Sep 2012 #1
If they get unruly at polling stations. RoccoR5955 Sep 2012 #2
I work at my polling place Mr.Bill Sep 2012 #6
I worked my polling place in the 2008 oldsarge54 Sep 2012 #25
But outside too. Video, photo, upload photos & then call police so it can't be swept under carpet Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #32
If they try this at my neighborhood polling place they will not like the result. mysuzuki2 Sep 2012 #3
I know SEVERAL polling places cheezmaka Sep 2012 #78
Even though Romney isn't focusing on PA I do plan to be in Philly on election day LynneSin Sep 2012 #4
those skin heads are going to have their asses handed to them central scrutinizer Sep 2012 #5
I guess this is one of the few times I'm happy to live in a repub-heavy precinct... Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #7
I wouldn't bet on it. JoeyT Sep 2012 #17
You want to bet? Scootaloo Sep 2012 #28
perfect heaven05 Sep 2012 #42
How purely ugly these people are. We need to be reminded of what has happened already. Judi Lynn Sep 2012 #48
I'll be OK Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #63
Ditto Blue_Tires. Jazzgirl Sep 2012 #64
I would suggest there be some very strong men out with our people like the Florida Pizza guy riverbendviewgal Sep 2012 #8
Bullies at the Ballot Box? DeSwiss Sep 2012 #9
Spam deleted by Paulie (MIR Team) zincsulfate Sep 2012 #61
The place daybranch Sep 2012 #10
And the beat goes on..... jaysunb Sep 2012 #11
COWARDS heaven05 Sep 2012 #43
they won't be in oakland or south central or harlem noiretextatique Sep 2012 #71
they won't be in detroit either cheezmaka Sep 2012 #79
they won't dare bring their asses to any black neighborhoods noiretextatique Sep 2012 #85
And you KNOW this ! LOL jaysunb Sep 2012 #80
i WISH they'd come to oakland! noiretextatique Sep 2012 #86
Some one please assure me that Repubs won't resort to anything, no matter how illegal, indepat Sep 2012 #12
Umm...you're dealing with Proto-Facists, are you kidding? Katashi_itto Sep 2012 #26
Don't hold your breath. The best way to fight these Re-Thugs is for each of us to vote... cheezmaka Sep 2012 #81
They also have no courage. Mr.Bill Sep 2012 #83
I want a teabagger to get in my face. Please do it. I am begging you! JRLeft Sep 2012 #13
The solution to this problem is ... aggiesal Sep 2012 #14
In NC Americans for Prosperity is sending out absentee voter alfredo Sep 2012 #20
my son got one of those, we trashed it. What about others who don't know to? SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #40
That's called "CAGING" and it's illegal aggiesal Sep 2012 #50
Going to look in recycling and call BoE tomorrow. SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #54
Americans for Prosperity are a bunch of sleaze bags. alfredo Sep 2012 #57
Here's how "CAGING" works . . . aggiesal Sep 2012 #74
Thanks, I thought provisional ballots are counted in close elections? SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #77
Ohio should have counted the remaining provisional ballots aggiesal Sep 2012 #84
CALL IN THE NATION OF ISLAM bigdarryl Sep 2012 #15
They just might show up, Brigid Sep 2012 #19
i don't think they are big into voting. mopinko Sep 2012 #67
:( DemKittyNC Sep 2012 #16
If there is any attempt at intimidation the poll sheriff will intervene alfredo Sep 2012 #21
you should be ok cheezmaka Sep 2012 #82
This may be a good reason to hang around your polling place for a while... defacto7 Sep 2012 #18
The poll workers will handle any problems. The best thing to do alfredo Sep 2012 #22
Thanks, I'll look into it seriously. defacto7 Sep 2012 #59
Working the polls is a good way to protect the vote. I get paid $255 to work as alfredo Sep 2012 #66
I dare them to try that crap around here. Brigid Sep 2012 #23
Your lucky DemKittyNC Sep 2012 #24
Yes you should Bluegene Sep 2012 #55
those heaven05 Sep 2012 #46
onehandle Diclotican Sep 2012 #27
I would not be reacting too well if some Cha Sep 2012 #29
If it is "well-funded", then find and identify the funders. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #30
Baggers venturing into the hood? notadmblnd Sep 2012 #31
ugh CitizenPatriot Sep 2012 #33
Really? Tea baggers coming to North Philadelphia to stop people from voting for Obama? Patiod Sep 2012 #34
A million volunteers? caseymoz Sep 2012 #35
the best way to intimidate these shitters is to RECORD EVERYTHING.. frylock Sep 2012 #36
Carrying my FLIP to the polls. nt nanabugg Sep 2012 #91
Aren't there 2nd Amendment remedies? n/t ejbr Sep 2012 #37
Absolutely! smaug Sep 2012 #52
Isn't this what the "Stand Your Ground Laws" were about? gordianot Sep 2012 #38
K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #39
I've already decided my main volunteerism will be on election day SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #41
Steer Dust! thelarge Sep 2012 #44
What we need is UN Election Observation Teams matt819 Sep 2012 #45
yeah heaven05 Sep 2012 #47
Sadly, the Carter Center doesn't observe US elections, I already asked them in 2004 and 2008. Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #68
well heaven05 Sep 2012 #69
The R's would scream Democratic bias is what they told me. They definitely care though. nt Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #87
yeah heaven05 Sep 2012 #92
No worries. :) Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #95
i bet the unions would help...they were observers in South Africa noiretextatique Sep 2012 #72
That would be great! Union folks have much to lose too, if they steal it again. nt Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #89
I did, too. matt819 Sep 2012 #75
We can only hope. They are setting up something, no doubt. nt Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #88
It would be wonderful to have anyone watching our election. nt Mnemosyne Sep 2012 #90
You need to take Federal elections out of the hands of State Attorneys General. Monk06 Sep 2012 #62
They won't be Tea Party'ers, who are terrified of minorities. They'll be paid thugs. Scuba Sep 2012 #49
In CA, they cannot interfere with the process in any way. Webster Green Sep 2012 #51
We are expecting these idiots here in Fort Bend County Gothmog Sep 2012 #53
The DOJ ought to be alerted to this plot meow2u3 Sep 2012 #56
If Medical Marijuana isn't involved Le Taz Hot Sep 2012 #60
Bring it on fleabag simmonsj811 Sep 2012 #58
This is PROOF that they know they cannot win fair and square. Odin2005 Sep 2012 #65
Everybody who's not a repuke gets intimidated at my polling place just1voice Sep 2012 #70
Voting by mail for this reason. tjdee Sep 2012 #73
You have to ask yourself... Speck Tater Sep 2012 #76
I find the premise to be ludicrous on its face. MrSlayer Sep 2012 #93
Will they be wearing brown shirts? KamaAina Sep 2012 #94
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