Why would we? This article basically says Obama has a system as sophisticated as Romney’s.
I agree. Why would we feel better. Basically both campaigns have a “we are watching you” get out the vote machine.
I don’t feel good about anyone knowing that precisely who voted and when. And I certainly don’t feel good about Obama’s campaign going after the vote just as well as they did in 2004.
Read it again.
One of the biggest differences is the Smartphone app Romney’s people developed. Much faster and more accurate than calling in on a regular cell phone and punching in a four digit code for every voter.
Voter database for each precinct where a volunteer is assigned is online. With just one touch/swipe, the voter is checked off.
Time and effort won’t be wasted on people who have already voted, so all resources can be directed toward the people who haven’t yet.