So, the question to all of us; what will Ds move to in ‘24, when Rs have matched Ds efforts regarding mailins, harvesting primarily in swing states.
Some state legislatures can continue what they begain in ‘20 for this midterm, but state legislatures in MI, PA, CA will only make it easier to beat one-man, one vote.
What would we do to beat ‘em at their own game. ?? Think on it. I am.
Think about it. We have a decrepit President with dismal approval ratings, the highest inflation in 40 years, an open border that has allowed 5 million illegal aliens into the country, rampant crime, high energy and food prices, a disastrous foreign policy, a $31 trillion national debt, a failed Covid policy, etc. It was the perfect storm of issues. Yet, the Reps could hardly move the needle despite getting 5 million more votes nationally.
I come to pragmatic realization that we have to fight fire with fire. Rs will have to crawl the neighborhoods, nursing homes, and other places Ds historically prowl, mine and hunt to get the most unused ballots. They even used to go early and have the folks sign a “request” for absentee ballot, then tell them I will be back to pick up the ballot when it arrives (or call me). The Rs can and probably have done this at some level. But I am troubled by stories that mention servers in China what have US voter information on them, and also stories that USA voting machines are, or can be, hooked up to internet or even through WIFI. And that machines are programmable, even with brief exposure to a thumb drive!That seems to be a whole new frontier, even if it is currently BS, it is obviously a new generation of potential exploitation.
Connecticut: Question 1 - Allow early voting
This measure would amend the state constitution to permit the legislature to enact early voting. A “YES” vote allows early voting. A “NO” vote opposes early voting.
Approved 60% to 40%.
Michigan: Proposal 2 - Expand voting access and policies
This amendment would add several voting and election policies to the Michigan constitution. It would require nine days of in-person early voting, require state-funded absentee drop boxes, require canvass boards to certify results based only on the official records of votes cast and provide that only election officials could conduct post-election audits, among other changes. A “YES” vote supports adding voting and elections policies to the Michigan constitution. A “NO” vote opposes adding voting and elections policies to the Michigan constitution.
Approved 60% to 40%.
Nebraska: Initiative 432 - Require photo ID for voting
This measure would amend the Nebraska constitution to require that, voters present valid photographic identification in a manner specified by the Legislature. A “YES” supports requiring voter ID. A “NO” rejects voter ID.
Approved 65% to 35%
Nevada: Question 3 - Use ranked choice voting and open primaries
This measure would amend the Nevada constitution to create an open primary system for most federal and state races where the top five vote-getters would advance to the general election. The general election winner would be decided by ranked choice voting. This would apply to Senate, House and governor elections, among others. A “YES” vote supports open top-five primary elections and ranked choice voting for general elections. A “NO” vote opposes open primaries and ranked choice voting. This measure must be passed in 2022 and then again in 2024 to take effect.
Approved 53% to 47%
Ohio: Issue 2 - Require U.S. citizenship to vote in local elections
his measure would amend the state constitution to require that only a citizen of the United States (assuming they meet other requirements) can vote at any state or local election. It would prohibit local governments from allowing a person to vote in local elections if they are not legally qualified to vote in state elections. A “YES” vote supports prohibiting certain people, including non-citizens, from voting in state and local elections. A “NO” vote opposes prohibiting certain people from being able to vote in state and local elections.
Approved 77% to 23%
Some state legislatures can continue what they begain in ‘20 for this midterm, but state legislatures in MI, PA, CA will only make it easier to beat one-man, one vote.
What would we do to beat ‘em at their own game. ?? Think on it. I am.
Where you have the R legislatures to do it, invite DeSantis and whomever he used to shape the election laws in Fla come to educate them on what to look for and change.
DeSantis would do himself a big favor re becoming President in 2028 by doing that.
He can remain governor of Fla ( I’m a resident ) build his nationwide coalition and be the leading candidate then.
Knowing how many states it would take to overcome the built in losers you identified will tell if the R’s who want to, will ever have a chance again.