Posted on 05/04/2015 11:54:54 AM PDT by jazusamo
Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) want every state to offer same-day voter registration for federal elections.
The Democratic senators have reintroduced the Same Day Registration Act, which would require states to allow voters to register on the day of an election.
Ten states, plus the District of Columbia, currently allow eligible voters to do so, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In addition, the group notes that Illinois is expected to implement statewide same-day voter registration later this year. Advocates argue it can help increase voter turnout, while opponents say it increases the chances for voting fraud.
Klobuchar said the legislation would help "foster" the right to vote.
The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy," she said in a statement. "We should be doing everything we can to foster this right."
Tester added that the legislation could help combat "voter disenfranchisement."
"States that continue to deny folks access to the polls on Election Day are fueling voter disenfranchisement, Tester said. Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy and we should make every effort to increase voter participation and allow more folks to have a say in their representation.
that was GREAT!! lol
In other news, Dem legislators push for law to ban door locks from residence dwellings.
Where in HECK is there any evidence of voter disenfranchisement? On the other hand, after every election, a bunch of Democrat party people end up getting caught committing actual fraud. My God, these people just don’t give a damn about reality!
That same day stuff gives the registrar of voters ample time to verify legal residence....dim logic
As soon as we deport all the ilegal aliens and secure all the borders, we can talk about same day voter registration. and, btw, if voting is that important to you, go register before the day of the election. It’s not that hard. Lots of people do it and have no problems at all. Pretty hard to call it disenfranchising.
Of course - it’s the best way to cheat and the RINOs will give it to them so they don’t “look mean.”
Not good enough. They should demand voter registration and the vote for a full week after the election is held.
But only for registered Democrats.
This way, if an election accidentally goes against them, they would have a whole week to remedy the situation....
Frankly, doesn’t voter registration ITSELF disenfranchise voters?
Why are we TRACKING PEOPLE WHO VOTE
You should be able to show up, no ID, claim to live in the district, and vote.
Any claims of possibility of voter fraud shows you are a fascist and a racist.
It's hard to beat cheaters.
Democrats need to propose to do away with the vote altogether. President Obama should appoint all political positions (local, state and federal).
Votes are too unpredictable.
And President Obama should Executive Order the 22nd Amendment to be overturned, too.
And do away with Presidential elections.
If you disagree with any of this, you are a racist.
0bama’s lapdog Holder was doing his best to achieve that and was partially successful.
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