People’s veto of same-day voter registration ban will be Question 1 in November

By Eric Russell, BDN Staff

Posted Sept. 08, 2011, at 6:01 p.m.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s secretary of state has certified enough petition signatures to ensure a statewide people’s veto referendum in November that asks voters to support or reject a new law banning Election Day voter registration.

Charlie Summers made the announcement late Thursday afternoon, exactly 30 days after Protect Maine Votes, a coalition of progressive advocacy groups, submitted more than 80,000 signatures for consideration.

About 70,000 of those signatures were validated, well above the 57,277 required of the campaign by state law.

“More than a thousand volunteers worked tirelessly to protect a system that has worked well for more than 38 years,” said Mark Gray, campaign manager for Protect Maine Votes. “There’s no reason to change it.”

Per state law, the people’s veto question will be listed first on the ballot, and it will read: “Do you want to reject the section of Chapter 399 of the Public Laws of 2011 that requires new voters to register to vote at least two business days prior to an election?”

In June, the Republican-controlled House and Senate voted largely along party lines to pass LD 1376, An Act To Preserve the Integrity of the Voter Registration and Election Process. Supporters said the aim was to improve the voting process and alleviate stress on municipal election clerks, although some, including Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster, said it would reduce voter fraud.

Supporters of same-day voter registration, however, said voter fraud is not a problem and the 38-year-old law allowing Election Day registration simply makes it easier for Mainers to vote.

“During this tough economy, a lot of people in Maine have to work two or three jobs just to make ends meet,” said Barbara McDade, president of the League of Women Voters of Maine, one of the coalition members. “Election Day registration makes it possible for many hardworking Mainers to participate. Voting is fundamental to our democracy. We shouldn’t create new ways to make participation harder.”

LD 1376 also bans absentee voting two days before Election Day. That change is not part of the people’s veto and will become effective on Sept. 28, or 90 days after the end of the legislative session.

With the validation of the people’s veto on Thursday, Summers also made final the order of the four referendum questions in November.

Question 1 will be followed by two citizen initiatives related to the expansion of gambling in Maine.

Question 2 reads: “Do you want to allow a slot machine facility at a harness racing track in Biddeford or another community within 25 miles of Scarborough Downs, subject to local approval, and at a harness racing track in Washington County, with part of the profits from these facilities going to support specific state and local programs?”

Question 3 asks: “Do you want to allow a casino with table games and slot machines in Lewiston, with part of the profits going to support specific state and local programs?”

The final question on the November ballot asks voters to weigh in on a change to the state constitution: “Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to change the years of redistricting the Maine Legislature, congressional districts and county commissioner districts after 2013 from 2023 and every 10th year thereafter to 2021 and every 10th year thereafter?”

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Anonymous

Well done. There is a lot of support for this veto. Getting all the required signatures, and more, did not turn out to be very difficult.
Anonymous

Well done. There is a lot of support for this veto. Getting all the required signatures, and more, did not turn out to be very difficult.
Anonymous

Well done. There is a lot of support for this veto. Getting all the required signatures, and more, did not turn out to be very difficult.
Anonymous

O.K….. but can I register to vote that day?
Anonymous

O.K….. but can I register to vote that day?
Anonymous

O.K….. but can I register to vote that day?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

EqualityMaine is experiencing something similar with their own efforts… 25,000 signatures in two weeks, and they aren’t being frantic about it like we had to be with Question 1. They have until Dec. 31 or so if they want to be on the November ballot, whereas we had a month. And they’re a third of the way done in two weeks.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

EqualityMaine is experiencing something similar with their own efforts… 25,000 signatures in two weeks, and they aren’t being frantic about it like we had to be with Question 1. They have until Dec. 31 or so if they want to be on the November ballot, whereas we had a month. And they’re a third of the way done in two weeks.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

EqualityMaine is experiencing something similar with their own efforts… 25,000 signatures in two weeks, and they aren’t being frantic about it like we had to be with Question 1. They have until Dec. 31 or so if they want to be on the November ballot, whereas we had a month. And they’re a third of the way done in two weeks.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Yep. You can register on Election Day to vote Yes on 1. Funny, eh?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Yep. You can register on Election Day to vote Yes on 1. Funny, eh?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Yep. You can register on Election Day to vote Yes on 1. Funny, eh?
Anonymous

Good, I’ll know which one to support….
Anonymous

Good, I’ll know which one to support….
Anonymous

Good, I’ll know which one to support….
Anonymous

We should get one going: only those who earn a living and own property can vote!
Anonymous

We should get one going: only those who earn a living and own property can vote!
Anonymous

We should get one going: only those who earn a living and own property can vote!
Anonymous

My only problem with same day registation is that if you are that unprepared to vote and have register that day you probably have no idea who or what you are voting for.
Anonymous

My only problem with same day registation is that if you are that unprepared to vote and have register that day you probably have no idea who or what you are voting for.
Anonymous

My only problem with same day registation is that if you are that unprepared to vote and have register that day you probably have no idea who or what you are voting for.
Anonymous

And that is only if they have blond hair and blue eyes, right?
Anonymous

And that is only if they have blond hair and blue eyes, right?
Anonymous

And that is only if they have blond hair and blue eyes, right?
Anonymous

No matter how I vote on this question, I LOVE the People’s Veto option in Maine! If we don’t like something our legislators put into law, then WE have the power to change it, if we want to! We should work towards a national People’s Veto. That way we can actually have a voice and not allow controlling parties to force legislation on us!
Anonymous

No matter how I vote on this question, I LOVE the People’s Veto option in Maine! If we don’t like something our legislators put into law, then WE have the power to change it, if we want to! We should work towards a national People’s Veto. That way we can actually have a voice and not allow controlling parties to force legislation on us!
Anonymous

No matter how I vote on this question, I LOVE the People’s Veto option in Maine! If we don’t like something our legislators put into law, then WE have the power to change it, if we want to! We should work towards a national People’s Veto. That way we can actually have a voice and not allow controlling parties to force legislation on us!
Anonymous

Typical tparty response!
Anonymous

Typical tparty response!
Anonymous

Typical tparty response!
Anonymous

So you would rather hinder democracy because you might not agree with the votes someone makes?
Anonymous

So you would rather hinder democracy because you might not agree with the votes someone makes?
Anonymous

So you would rather hinder democracy because you might not agree with the votes someone makes?
Anonymous

Thanks for the information.
Anonymous

Thanks for the information.
Anonymous

Thanks for the information.
Anonymous

It is good that your view (property,etc) is not the American way as pertains to voting. Never will be either.
Anonymous

It is good that your view (property,etc) is not the American way as pertains to voting. Never will be either.
Anonymous

It is good that your view (property,etc) is not the American way as pertains to voting. Never will be either.
Anonymous

I don’t disagree that uniformed voters should sit it out on election day, but I don’t think making them register two days in advance would change that problem. I’m not sure where I fall yet on this issue, I can see value on both sides…
Anonymous

I don’t disagree that uniformed voters should sit it out on election day, but I don’t think making them register two days in advance would change that problem. I’m not sure where I fall yet on this issue, I can see value on both sides…
Anonymous

I don’t disagree that uniformed voters should sit it out on election day, but I don’t think making them register two days in advance would change that problem. I’m not sure where I fall yet on this issue, I can see value on both sides…
Anonymous

Sweet!
Anonymous

Sweet!
Anonymous

Sweet!
Anonymous

It’s not that he doesn’t agree with how they vote, it’s that he feels they shouldn’t vote if they’re not informed. Democracy is at it’s best and most effective when the participants have some knowledge of the impact their votes will have.
Anonymous

It’s not that he doesn’t agree with how they vote, it’s that he feels they shouldn’t vote if they’re not informed. Democracy is at it’s best and most effective when the participants have some knowledge of the impact their votes will have.
Anonymous

It’s not that he doesn’t agree with how they vote, it’s that he feels they shouldn’t vote if they’re not informed. Democracy is at it’s best and most effective when the participants have some knowledge of the impact their votes will have.
Anonymous

Did CW approve the language of the question yet?
Anonymous

Did CW approve the language of the question yet?
Anonymous

Did CW approve the language of the question yet?
Anonymous

I wonder where Crazy Charlie and the republicans are going to get the money for this battle? I can’t imagine that there will be alot of their wealthy friends who want their names publicly associated with with the un-American act of trying to prevent people from voting. But I suppose they could always come up with a great sounding name to do it under. I’m sure the guys down at the Maine Heritage Policy Center post office box will come up with something. I like REAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS AGAINST VOTING. You tea drinkers couldn’t be happy with just winning the election. You really thought the people of Maine would put up with you trying to steal the right of people to vote did you? WRONG
Anonymous

I wonder where Crazy Charlie and the republicans are going to get the money for this battle? I can’t imagine that there will be alot of their wealthy friends who want their names publicly associated with with the un-American act of trying to prevent people from voting. But I suppose they could always come up with a great sounding name to do it under. I’m sure the guys down at the Maine Heritage Policy Center post office box will come up with something. I like REAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS AGAINST VOTING. You tea drinkers couldn’t be happy with just winning the election. You really thought the people of Maine would put up with you trying to steal the right of people to vote did you? WRONG
dadoje

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/charlie-webster-maine-gop-canadians-cross-border-vote-illegally_n_950546.html?ir=College

Websters at it again grasping at more straws. saying Canadians may be coming down here and voting.
dadoje

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/charlie-webster-maine-gop-canadians-cross-border-vote-illegally_n_950546.html?ir=College

Websters at it again grasping at more straws. saying Canadians may be coming down here and voting.
Anonymous

I wonder where Crazy Charlie and the republicans are going to get the money for this battle? I can’t imagine that there will be alot of their wealthy friends who want their names publicly associated with with the un-American act of trying to prevent people from voting. But I suppose they could always come up with a great sounding name to do it under. I’m sure the guys down at the Maine Heritage Policy Center post office box will come up with something. I like REAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS AGAINST VOTING. You tea drinkers couldn’t be happy with just winning the election. You really thought the people of Maine would put up with you trying to steal the right of people to vote did you? WRONG
dadoje

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/08/charlie-webster-maine-gop-canadians-cross-border-vote-illegally_n_950546.html?ir=College

Websters at it again grasping at more straws. saying Canadians may be coming down here and voting.
Anonymous

One could argue that anyone who holds a different opinion from them is uninformed. Democracy works best when everyone is free to vote however they choose.
Anonymous

One could argue that anyone who holds a different opinion from them is uninformed. Democracy works best when everyone is free to vote however they choose.
Anonymous

One could argue that anyone who holds a different opinion from them is uninformed. Democracy works best when everyone is free to vote however they choose.
Anonymous

Maybe I’m not effectively communicating my point. I think you know what I mean by uninformed. Truely, you must realize that every year there are voters that cast votes, but they truely have no knowledge of the issues. In these cases, democracy is not at it’s best and not being impletmented the way it was intended. I’m not here to judge whether they are right or wrong with their vote, but I know the difference between an informed voter and an uninformed voter. I can respect a voter’s view even if it doesn’t agree with mine, if they are making that opinion based on facts.
Anonymous

Maybe I’m not effectively communicating my point. I think you know what I mean by uninformed. Truely, you must realize that every year there are voters that cast votes, but they truely have no knowledge of the issues. In these cases, democracy is not at it’s best and not being impletmented the way it was intended. I’m not here to judge whether they are right or wrong with their vote, but I know the difference between an informed voter and an uninformed voter. I can respect a voter’s view even if it doesn’t agree with mine, if they are making that opinion based on facts.
Anonymous

Maybe I’m not effectively communicating my point. I think you know what I mean by uninformed. Truely, you must realize that every year there are voters that cast votes, but they truely have no knowledge of the issues. In these cases, democracy is not at it’s best and not being impletmented the way it was intended. I’m not here to judge whether they are right or wrong with their vote, but I know the difference between an informed voter and an uninformed voter. I can respect a voter’s view even if it doesn’t agree with mine, if they are making that opinion based on facts.
Anonymous

I don’t think that any person should have the right to decide the level of competence required to make a vote. The next step is saying gender and race are factors in peoples intelligence and voting capability.
Anonymous

I don’t think that any person should have the right to decide the level of competence required to make a vote. The next step is saying gender and race are factors in peoples intelligence and voting capability.
Anonymous

I don’t think that any person should have the right to decide the level of competence required to make a vote. The next step is saying gender and race are factors in peoples intelligence and voting capability.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Just because I registered on Election Day this past June doesn’t mean I had no clue. As a matter of fact, I knew exactly who I voted for.

Can you present research that shows that all voters who register on the day of an election are uninformed? I don’t think so.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Just because I registered on Election Day this past June doesn’t mean I had no clue. As a matter of fact, I knew exactly who I voted for.

Can you present research that shows that all voters who register on the day of an election are uninformed? I don’t think so.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Just because I registered on Election Day this past June doesn’t mean I had no clue. As a matter of fact, I knew exactly who I voted for.

Can you present research that shows that all voters who register on the day of an election are uninformed? I don’t think so.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

The problem here is that people seem to think that the talking points people get on American news media counts as “being informed”. You don’t “get informed” by hearing what someone says on Fox and nodding your head in agreement, you take that information and research it, determine if it’s true, and if it is, whether or not it’s a good course of action.

People are going after college students who vote right now, yet they’re probably some of the best informed, because they are actively being taught to question what is said to them every day.
Anonymous

Amen. Good comments, as always. As for C Charlie (!), you can be sure he is not done yet with his fraudulent claims and witch hunt. However, the people are speaking up strongly on this….great, isn’t it! They see through the impetus and intentions of Charlie C on this issue.
Anonymous

Oh my! He is likely for sectionalism as well!
StillRelaxin

Hey GOP/Tea Party. Can you hear us now?
Anonymous

remember what I told you 4 months ago about the radical right tea party
Anonymous

The Republicans can kiss their law goodbye. Rest assured though, they are not done trying to make it difficult for young people to vote.
Anonymous

Oh, I remember and totally agreed. (I always listen to you anyway…lol.)
Anonymous

It is absurd, you are right. It is not the way this country works. These people are so regressive in that kind of thinking.
Anonymous

You got that right!
Anonymous

So next year we just people’s veto everything they pass
Anonymous

Stop giving Crazy Charlie ideas.
Anonymous

“Do we want people who are illegal aliens — illegal Americans — from Canada or another state? … Do we want them influencing our elections?” He has really lost it hasn’t he? He gives an interview to the Huffington Post which has to be considered totally nuts to do for a heavy duty tea drinker like Charlie (roflmao).And then he gets even crazier by telling about the great Canadian invasion of fraudulent voters. Does anyone know what an illegal American is? It was bad enough when it was just the 200 college students. Crazy has turned it into illegal aliens…………………..toot, toot, ET phone home.
Anonymous

Can you present some research that shows that same day registered voters are informed?

I don’t think so.
Anonymous

Little off topic there aren’t you viper?
Anonymous

Democracy is at it’s best when a citizen, informed or uninformed is allowed to exercise their right to vote.
dadoje

I really think he has lost it too
Next he will be after African Basenjis and German Shephards voting illegally. LOL
Anonymous

So you want to waste taxpayer money and resources on things you don’t like. That problem will be you will anger alot of people if you keep vetoing laws that may actually be a benefit for the state. The best way to send Lepage & Republicans a message is vote the opposite of what they want. They oppose all 3 questions on the ballot this year, the voting rights question, the Racino, and Casino question. A few weeks ago Lepage went on WMTW-TV (Portland ABC station) and said he opposed all 3 questions and stated that if people want to send him a message this year, ” that they can get off their lazy butts and go vote against what he wants ” . Just people’s vetoing everything just waste taxpayers money and people resources at a time when we don’t have it.
dadoje

http://portland.thephoenix.com/news/126378-lepages-koch-brothers-connection-revealed/

A little off subject but interesting reveal on what’s going on across the country
Anonymous

Procrastinators Unite! Even if this law passes, you have over 340 days in a year that you could register to vote and several different ways to do that. In small towns, this is really a non-issue, but in large cities that have upwards of 10,000 voters (most of whom are now voting absentee) it adds a lot of extra work to an already very long day for the poll workers. That being said, I do think there should be some exceptions to this law for new residents of a town. I have no doubt that this comment will upset some people, but before you get too upset… try working the polls for just one election and you will have a better understanding of how difficult and time consuming the process can be without the added work of registering new people.
Anonymous

I will be voting to keep the law , hopefully next year they require ID’s on everything. That will be the answer to the voting issues.
Anonymous

Here is a quick history of voting rights in America:

At the time of the American Revolution only white men who owned property had a right to vote.

Liberals expanded the right to include all white men 21 or older. Conservatives resisted.

Liberals expanded the right to include all white men and women 21 or older. Conservatives resisted.

Liberals expanded the right to include all men and women of any color 21 or older. Conservatives resisted.

Liberals expanded the right to include all men and women of any color 18 or older. Conservatives resisted.

Conservatives don’t want to share power.

They don’t want you to vote.

Never have.

Never will
Phil (Sumguy720)

I remember signing one of those! I hope my signature wasn’t invalidated.
Anonymous

It is not the “right” of one voter to determine the level of another voter’s being “informed.” Talk about subjective,etc. It is an absurd notion.
Anonymous

C Charlie!!
dadoje

Registering to vote at the polls does not mean someone is uninformed.
Anonymous

I wonder if we could get Crazy Charlie on the Daily Show?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

I just did. I registered on Election Day, I knew the candidates, and knew their platforms. Anecdotal evidence is sufficient to prove a “never” is not true.
Anonymous

Viper is upset with us.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

The casinos aren’t partisan. I’ll be voting no. We have two, that’s more than enough. The only casino bill I’d vote yes on would be to give Hollywood Slots table games, as it’s only fair to level the playing field with this new Oxford deal — should it ever actually open.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Town Clerks Association testified against repeal of Election Day Registration. Nice try.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

Funny, how conservatives don’t want ID for the millions of anonymous dollars being spent to influence elections but are so concerned about voters having it.
Anonymous

That’s because Conservatives know what’s best for everyone. /sarc. Plus they really, really love the Constitution of the United States. How do I know? Because they said so. Plus, how did these so-called Conservatives ever get mixed up with the Tea Party? It’s a crazy world.
Anonymous

Sorry, but you really don’t have a clue what you are talking about. Again, sorry but it’s simply true, as the definition of a liberal and a conservative have most certainly not remained constant in this nation since the advent of the American Revolution. The lineage of BOTH realms of political thought and what the populace at large has come to denote either ideology at various times throughout American history is an evolving narrative. Therefore, the notion that you could provide a “quick history” on the matter is nothing but intellectual dishonesty and rather insulting to those who are open minded and actually care to get their facts straight.

If you would like to open your mind and gain some insight, Clyde Wilson provided a very nice essay on the matter back in 1970. It’s available here:

http://www.imaginativeconservative.org/2011/09/jeffersonian-conservative-tradition.html

the pdf version of the essay is available via the link at the bottom of the page.
Anonymous

See you at the polls.
Anonymous

See you at the polls.
Anonymous

See you at the polls.
Anonymous

See you at the polls.
Anonymous

Nice try? All I was “trying” to do was voice another side of the issue. Just curious… have you ever worked the polls or considered the extra tax payer expense for the extra time put in by poll workers for things that could have already been taken care of?
Anonymous

Nice try? All I was “trying” to do was voice another side of the issue. Just curious… have you ever worked the polls or considered the extra tax payer expense for the extra time put in by poll workers for things that could have already been taken care of?
Anonymous

You see it as a waste of money I see it as citizens exercising their rights. While I appreciate you trying to help me about ways in how to send a message to LePage and republicans I think I will make my own choices. As far as us having or not having money is concerned if we can buy a toxic waste dump in Dolby to relieve a Canadian Company of its liabilities and cut taxes by $100 million for the most well off Maine Citizens then I guess we can spend a few dollars on allowing Maine Citzens to take advantage of the rights afforded to them under the law. I don’t believe I heard you so concerned about wasting money when the rights of gays to marry was put out to referendum not that long ago. But again I really do appreciate you trying to help Pit.
Anonymous

You see it as a waste of money I see it as citizens exercising their rights. While I appreciate you trying to help me about ways in how to send a message to LePage and republicans I think I will make my own choices. As far as us having or not having money is concerned if we can buy a toxic waste dump in Dolby to relieve a Canadian Company of its liabilities and cut taxes by $100 million for the most well off Maine Citizens then I guess we can spend a few dollars on allowing Maine Citzens to take advantage of the rights afforded to them under the law. I don’t believe I heard you so concerned about wasting money when the rights of gays to marry was put out to referendum not that long ago. But again I really do appreciate you trying to help Pit.
Anonymous

Dislike.
Anonymous

Dislike.
Anonymous

It just goes to show you what too much tea can do. They really should have some kind of warning on the sides of the packaging.
Anonymous

It just goes to show you what too much tea can do. They really should have some kind of warning on the sides of the packaging.
Anonymous

Even the dogs know better. ;D
Anonymous

Even the dogs know better. ;D
Anonymous

I have never worked at the polls as a poll worker but I can imagine it isn’t the easiest job in the world. As far as the extra expense is concerned do you think it would be more or less then buying a toxic waste site in Dolby?
Anonymous

I have never worked at the polls as a poll worker but I can imagine it isn’t the easiest job in the world. As far as the extra expense is concerned do you think it would be more or less then buying a toxic waste site in Dolby?
Anonymous

I have never worked at the polls as a poll worker but I can imagine it isn’t the easiest job in the world. As far as the extra expense is concerned do you think it would be more or less then buying a toxic waste site in Dolby?
Anonymous

I have never worked at the polls as a poll worker but I can imagine it isn’t the easiest job in the world. As far as the extra expense is concerned do you think it would be more or less then buying a toxic waste site in Dolby?
Anonymous

I had read that, but thanks for listing it. The article really does give a look into what is really going on in our State Government. I think more people should read it.
Anonymous

I had read that, but thanks for listing it. The article really does give a look into what is really going on in our State Government. I think more people should read it.
Anonymous

I had read that, but thanks for listing it. The article really does give a look into what is really going on in our State Government. I think more people should read it.
Anonymous

I had read that, but thanks for listing it. The article really does give a look into what is really going on in our State Government. I think more people should read it.
Anonymous

These Republicans wanted to keep people from voting….. even though it turns out that the GOP was getting a lot of votes from same-day registrants.
This happened because they listened to the Maine Heritage Policy Center and the rest of the corporate ‘tea-party’… instead of listening to the people, in Maine, who elected them.
Anonymous

These Republicans wanted to keep people from voting….. even though it turns out that the GOP was getting a lot of votes from same-day registrants.
This happened because they listened to the Maine Heritage Policy Center and the rest of the corporate ‘tea-party’… instead of listening to the people, in Maine, who elected them.
Anonymous

These Republicans wanted to keep people from voting….. even though it turns out that the GOP was getting a lot of votes from same-day registrants.
This happened because they listened to the Maine Heritage Policy Center and the rest of the corporate ‘tea-party’… instead of listening to the people, in Maine, who elected them.
Anonymous

These Republicans wanted to keep people from voting….. even though it turns out that the GOP was getting a lot of votes from same-day registrants.
This happened because they listened to the Maine Heritage Policy Center and the rest of the corporate ‘tea-party’… instead of listening to the people, in Maine, who elected them.
Anonymous

who is crazy charlie?
Anonymous

who is crazy charlie?
Anonymous

who is crazy charlie?
Anonymous

who is crazy charlie?
Anonymous

“as the definition of a liberal and a conservative have most certainly not remained constant”…. I think you mean that the Republicans of Lincoln changed into Democrats.
Anonymous

“as the definition of a liberal and a conservative have most certainly not remained constant”…. I think you mean that the Republicans of Lincoln changed into Democrats.
Anonymous

“as the definition of a liberal and a conservative have most certainly not remained constant”…. I think you mean that the Republicans of Lincoln changed into Democrats.
Anonymous

“as the definition of a liberal and a conservative have most certainly not remained constant”…. I think you mean that the Republicans of Lincoln changed into Democrats.
StillRelaxin

Charlie’s “crazy” fixation on imagined voter fraud is the gift that keeps on giving for the Democratic party. Every time old “Hide The Vans” Charlie brings this issue up he makes himself and his party look petty and desperate. Clearly we are seeing here that the general public is a whole lot smarter than he and his party thinks we are. Go Charlie go! You’re a one man force…for liberals.
StillRelaxin

Charlie’s “crazy” fixation on imagined voter fraud is the gift that keeps on giving for the Democratic party. Every time old “Hide The Vans” Charlie brings this issue up he makes himself and his party look petty and desperate. Clearly we are seeing here that the general public is a whole lot smarter than he and his party thinks we are. Go Charlie go! You’re a one man force…for liberals.
Anonymous

He seems to have his information and history mixed up.
Anonymous

He seems to have his information and history mixed up.
Anonymous

He seems to have his information and history mixed up.
Anonymous

He seems to have his information and history mixed up.
Anonymous

Good one!
Anonymous

Good one!
Anonymous

Good one!
Anonymous

Good one!
Anonymous

Too bad…..
Anonymous

Too bad…..
Anonymous

Too bad…..
Anonymous

Too bad…..
Anonymous

Lol. I like to drink tea, but I do not associate it with you know what!
Anonymous

Lol. I like to drink tea, but I do not associate it with you know what!
Anonymous

Lol. I like to drink tea, but I do not associate it with you know what!
Anonymous

Lol. I like to drink tea, but I do not associate it with you know what!
Anonymous

They’ll probably spend even more money to try and keep their contributors anonymous.
Anonymous

They’ll probably spend even more money to try and keep their contributors anonymous.
Anonymous

They’ll probably spend even more money to try and keep their contributors anonymous.
Anonymous

They’ll probably spend even more money to try and keep their contributors anonymous.
Anonymous

Per other replies, the two parties have flip flopped re “liberal” and “conservative”, the concepts have eveolved but have remained separate in philosophy, etc.
Anonymous

Per other replies, the two parties have flip flopped re “liberal” and “conservative”, the concepts have eveolved but have remained separate in philosophy, etc.
Anonymous

Per other replies, the two parties have flip flopped re “liberal” and “conservative”, the concepts have eveolved but have remained separate in philosophy, etc.
Anonymous

Per other replies, the two parties have flip flopped re “liberal” and “conservative”, the concepts have eveolved but have remained separate in philosophy, etc.
Anonymous

Neither side of this arguement can establish any data on this since IT’S A SECRET BALLOT. You could try exit polls but they’re are notably unreliable. Let’s leave it that a longer duration between registration and voting day has produces no measurable enhancement of the informed status of the voters.
Anonymous

Neither side of this arguement can establish any data on this since IT’S A SECRET BALLOT. You could try exit polls but they’re are notably unreliable. Let’s leave it that a longer duration between registration and voting day has produces no measurable enhancement of the informed status of the voters.
Anonymous

Neither side of this arguement can establish any data on this since IT’S A SECRET BALLOT. You could try exit polls but they’re are notably unreliable. Let’s leave it that a longer duration between registration and voting day has produces no measurable enhancement of the informed status of the voters.
Anonymous

Neither side of this arguement can establish any data on this since IT’S A SECRET BALLOT. You could try exit polls but they’re are notably unreliable. Let’s leave it that a longer duration between registration and voting day has produces no measurable enhancement of the informed status of the voters.
Anonymous

And that’s the way conservatives usually argue. That they are better informed (afgter all, it’s their spin), more intelligent, etc.
Anonymous

And that’s the way conservatives usually argue. That they are better informed (afgter all, it’s their spin), more intelligent, etc.
Anonymous

And that’s the way conservatives usually argue. That they are better informed (afgter all, it’s their spin), more intelligent, etc.
Anonymous

And that’s the way conservatives usually argue. That they are better informed (afgter all, it’s their spin), more intelligent, etc.
Anonymous

As stated elsewhere, same day registration has no inherent relation to the knowledgeability of the voters.
Anonymous

As stated elsewhere, same day registration has no inherent relation to the knowledgeability of the voters.
Anonymous

As stated elsewhere, same day registration has no inherent relation to the knowledgeability of the voters.
Anonymous

As stated elsewhere, same day registration has no inherent relation to the knowledgeability of the voters.
Anonymous

Nobody is saying that informed voters presumably make better decisions than the less informed. What we’re contesting is the stereotyping of same day registrants as uniformed.
Anonymous

Nobody is saying that informed voters presumably make better decisions than the less informed. What we’re contesting is the stereotyping of same day registrants as uniformed.
Anonymous

Nobody is saying that informed voters presumably make better decisions than the less informed. What we’re contesting is the stereotyping of same day registrants as uniformed.
Anonymous

Nobody is saying that informed voters presumably make better decisions than the less informed. What we’re contesting is the stereotyping of same day registrants as uniformed.
Anonymous

As before, I’ll only vote for casinos where ALL of the State’s share goes to education.
Anonymous

As before, I’ll only vote for casinos where ALL of the State’s share goes to education.
Anonymous

As before, I’ll only vote for casinos where ALL of the State’s share goes to education.
Anonymous

As before, I’ll only vote for casinos where ALL of the State’s share goes to education.
Anonymous

Captain says take several giant steps back: back a century or two (or less in the South when the last poll tax was outlawed).
Anonymous

Captain says take several giant steps back: back a century or two (or less in the South when the last poll tax was outlawed).
Anonymous

Captain says take several giant steps back: back a century or two (or less in the South when the last poll tax was outlawed).
Anonymous

Captain says take several giant steps back: back a century or two (or less in the South when the last poll tax was outlawed).
Anonymous

People move, people get new residences independent of voting cycles. Some voters lack relaible transportation except once a cycle for voting day. All thgis has been documented previously, including testimonials from same day registrants.
Anonymous

People move, people get new residences independent of voting cycles. Some voters lack relaible transportation except once a cycle for voting day. All thgis has been documented previously, including testimonials from same day registrants.
Anonymous

People move, people get new residences independent of voting cycles. Some voters lack relaible transportation except once a cycle for voting day. All thgis has been documented previously, including testimonials from same day registrants.
Anonymous

People move, people get new residences independent of voting cycles. Some voters lack relaible transportation except once a cycle for voting day. All thgis has been documented previously, including testimonials from same day registrants.
Anonymous

Even though I was worried that Charlie could have been the fox guarding the hen house, it’s good he did the right thing. Thanks, Charlie, for validating all that hard work.
Anonymous

Money to oppose the people’s veto will very likely come from ALEC, an organization that holds voter suppression near and dear to its dark heart. For an example of ALEC legislation, see http://alecexposed.org/w/images/d/d9/7G16-VOTER_ID_ACT_Exposed.pdf A few minutes on Google News will get you some recent articles detailing the close relationship between LePage, Ann Robinson, (a LePage advisor), and ALEC.
Anonymous

http://www.mainepolitics.net/content/914/charlie-webster-gets-earful-lying-about-voting Is it this Charlie? His “I’m not a lawyer, but…” every few minutes when he trying to interpret law incorrectly sounds like a sociopath to me…..
Anonymous

http://www.mainepolitics.net/content/914/charlie-webster-gets-earful-lying-about-voting This Crazy (‘I’m not a lawyer,’ but I will mangle the law anyway) Charlie?
Anonymous

“During this tough economy, a lot of people in Maine have to work two or three jobs just to make ends meet,” said Barbara McDade, president of the League of Women Voters of Maine, one of the coalition members. Gee, could the state of Maine make it easier to register your car every year? How about the time to get your car inspected every year? What about the time I have to take off to go to the dentist or doctor? If people can find time to take off for these important tasks why can’t they go to their town office and register to vote. How about our town offices being open one evening a week or Saturday mornings? Many city and town clerks are sitting there playing games or ordering online because no one is there during the week. Barbara McDade wants a rush on Election Day costing our towns money because they have to hire extra people to register all the people “too busy” to do it in a timely matter.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

I spoke to several people who worked at the polls. I collected 419 signatures for this People’s Veto effort, and roughly 20 of those signatures came from people who volunteered that they were town clerks, registrars, or Election Day volunteers. They all said the extra work on Election Day was no big deal — it was the absentee ballots the day before the election that were an actual problem, and you will note we didn’t touch that piece of the bill.

By contrast, I did have two people who said they worked in town offices refuse to sign, and both of them were quite honest — they didn’t want to have to work hard. Still, ten-to-one.
Anonymous

OMG don’t say the “force” next thing you know Crazy will be saying Darth Vader is voting fraudulently.
Anonymous

OMG don’t say the “force” next thing you know Crazy will be saying Darth Vader is voting fraudulently.
Anonymous

Hi and thanks for the heads up. I am actually aware of ALEC, The Koch Bros and the rest of the puppet masters. The Portland Phoenix usually has some good stuff about all the controllers of the tea people.
Anonymous

Hi and thanks for the heads up. I am actually aware of ALEC, The Koch Bros and the rest of the puppet masters. The Portland Phoenix usually has some good stuff about all the controllers of the tea people.
Anonymous

Crazy Charlie Webster the Chairman of the Maine Republicans
Anonymous

Crazy Charlie Webster the Chairman of the Maine Republicans
Anonymous

You don’t even know what you’re talking about, Charlie Webster is the head of the GOP in Maine. Charlie Summers is Maine’s Secretary of State, the one who certifies the signatures.
Anonymous

You don’t even know what you’re talking about, Charlie Webster is the head of the GOP in Maine. Charlie Summers is Maine’s Secretary of State, the one who certifies the signatures.
A shmidt

When I registered to vote it was on the same day as voting. It was very convienent for me since I didn’t have much time between working and working to make two trips to the town office. It was not that I could not pre register but that it would have cost me money ( loss of a work day as I was lobster fishing as a stern man and to register I would have missed the boat. Working 6 days a week with only Sundays off. ) and valuable time to do so. Both myself and the captain took the day off to vote. It is a matter of choice… not that it can’t be done. I registered and voted because I was informed on the issues and felt it was important to add my vote to those who agreed with me. So your argument is total nonsense.
A shmidt

When I registered to vote it was on the same day as voting. It was very convienent for me since I didn’t have much time between working and working to make two trips to the town office. It was not that I could not pre register but that it would have cost me money ( loss of a work day as I was lobster fishing as a stern man and to register I would have missed the boat. Working 6 days a week with only Sundays off. ) and valuable time to do so. Both myself and the captain took the day off to vote. It is a matter of choice… not that it can’t be done. I registered and voted because I was informed on the issues and felt it was important to add my vote to those who agreed with me. So your argument is total nonsense.
A shmidt

Since I have no statistics to back up my argument I will call it common sense. People who vote have an interest in public affairs and stay informed on the issues. People who are not informed and have no interest in public affairs do not bother to vote.
A shmidt

Since I have no statistics to back up my argument I will call it common sense. People who vote have an interest in public affairs and stay informed on the issues. People who are not informed and have no interest in public affairs do not bother to vote.
A shmidt

I think he also said space aliens are voting… twice even.
A shmidt

I think he also said space aliens are voting… twice even.
Anonymous

Thank you for your honesty… as I said before, for workers in small towns it is a non-issue, and yes, you are correct that the absentee ballots are the bigger issue. I am grateful that issue was not contested. As for those that didn’t want to “work hard,” they need to find a new job. I don’t have an issue with working hard, it is what I signed on for… however, there are things that the citizens can do, whether it is a law or just common sense, that would make my job a lot easier and would make for less payroll hours that the citizens have to pay for.
Anonymous

Thank you for your honesty… as I said before, for workers in small towns it is a non-issue, and yes, you are correct that the absentee ballots are the bigger issue. I am grateful that issue was not contested. As for those that didn’t want to “work hard,” they need to find a new job. I don’t have an issue with working hard, it is what I signed on for… however, there are things that the citizens can do, whether it is a law or just common sense, that would make my job a lot easier and would make for less payroll hours that the citizens have to pay for.
A shmidt

If you don’t want to do the work of a town clerk, don’t apply for the job.
A shmidt

If you don’t want to do the work of a town clerk, don’t apply for the job.
A shmidt

Can’t handle the pressure… don’t take the job.
A shmidt

Can’t handle the pressure… don’t take the job.
Anonymous

LOL…that is about as historically accurate as saying Lincoln was an abolitionist…a complete fabricated fallacy
Anonymous

LOL…that is about as historically accurate as saying Lincoln was an abolitionist…a complete fabricated fallacy
Anonymous

if that’s the case, correct me Lynne. My guess is that you haven’t a clue.
Anonymous

if that’s the case, correct me Lynne. My guess is that you haven’t a clue.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

True, although methinks that if you’re working in a town office, the number one thing a citizen could do is try checking the Internet before calling you with a million questions they could have gotten the answers to themselves. Yes, it’s your job, but still, a little knowledge going in would be nice. Or a better attitude. I spent quite a while in town offices dropping off and picking up and listening to people berate town clerks for not being able to do what they wanted… register a car three months after it was due, expect a whole 12 months instead of backdating 3, etc, etc…
Guest

You mean he isn’t?
Guest

Of course you’ve never heard of me before because I am so new to these posts. But I have some links to the dark documents from Americans for Prosperity, CATO, the Maine Heritage Policy Center.

I wonder if we could get our serious federal government prosecutors to freeze the assets of all these organizations while they investigate them for campaign finance fraud, witness tampering and voter suppression? Who’s with me? We confiscate all of the assets if the obvious turns out to be true, and we pay down the deficit to the tune of over $53 Billion. That would probably impress SnP , the Chinese and Saudi Arabia enough for us to get our A+++ Credit rating back (but of course only if we made serious provisions preventing anything like the Tea Party Revolution from ever happening again).
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000116395974 Kevin Cunning

Lets see – this year I dropped my truck off to be inspected and got a ride to work.
I registered my truck online.
I have not been to a DR. in 5 years because – you guessed it – I don’t have time.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

A big win for democrats looking to get as many votes as possible by getting people to the polls to vote, especially those with no homes and addresses that could live anywhere and vote anywhere and well register and vote practically anywhere they want, wink wink.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

A big win for democrats looking to get as many votes as possible by getting people to the polls to vote, especially those with no homes and addresses that could live anywhere and vote anywhere and well register and vote practically anywhere they want, wink wink.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

A big win for democrats looking to get as many votes as possible by getting people to the polls to vote, especially those with no homes and addresses that could live anywhere and vote anywhere and well register and vote practically anywhere they want, wink wink.
Anonymous

How am I unprepared to vote? Am I not planning to vote on election day? Do I really have to make 2 trips to the town office to show that I am informed? It strikes me as a waste of time and gas.
Anonymous

How am I unprepared to vote? Am I not planning to vote on election day? Do I really have to make 2 trips to the town office to show that I am informed? It strikes me as a waste of time and gas.
Anonymous

How am I unprepared to vote? Am I not planning to vote on election day? Do I really have to make 2 trips to the town office to show that I am informed? It strikes me as a waste of time and gas.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

Nice try Jason but none of what you say checks out. Post a fact once in a while instead of your made up drivel about conservatives.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

Nice try Jason but none of what you say checks out. Post a fact once in a while instead of your made up drivel about conservatives.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SHNOU64ZBOBIKWUF5IM6WSH7WA entitled4life

Nice try Jason but none of what you say checks out. Post a fact once in a while instead of your made up drivel about conservatives.
Anonymous

Great you were able to register your truck online in our town we can’t. Why don’t we go with how DE does their voter registration which is in the mail or online, I believe 30 days before an election. Get on their website and check it out http: //electionsncc.delaware.gov/votreg.shtml
Anonymous

Unfortunately, you write your statement with the assumption that liberals have always celebrated the right to vote. WRONG… It was a Republican president (Lincoln) that ended slavery, Southern REPUBLICANS secured the right for blacks to vote, a REPUBLICAN president Eisenhower expanded the black vote in the 60s, in FACT, a democratic controlled supreme court observed in 1865 Dred Scott decison that blacks ““had no rights which a white man was bound to respect; and that the Negro might justly and lawfully be reduced to slavery for his benefit.” In 1865 the REPUBLICAN party was the first party to support womens voting. The Republican Party played a leading role in securing women the right to vote. In 1896, the Republican Party was the first major political party to support women’s suffrage. And in 1919, it was a Republican controlled House and Senate which voted to approve the woman suffrage amendment.

I’m not even a republican, but PLEASE get your facts straight before you spread this misinformation and now you have 15 “likes” and the lies get spread! This is the stuff that hurts our country and our society. This is the stuff that makes us pick a side and fight. Please, share your opinions, but fact check before you make such bold statements.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Sally-Melcher/1611962250 Sally Melcher

What kind of property? Does owning my own chair, table, and dishcloth count?
http://www.facebook.com/people/Sally-Melcher/1611962250 Sally Melcher

touche
Anonymous

Haven’t heard Crazy say ol Darth is voting here in Maine. YET
http://www.facebook.com/salwanhoward Greg Howard

A truly asinine comment. Thank you for giving us the view from the shallow end of the gene pool. By the way, don’t be a coward. Use your real name if you are going to smear other people.
Anonymous

What are the odds that Secretary Summers will find a “mysterious” torn bag of ballots after the election with enough votes to defeat the initiative? Watch as the illusion of a “fair” election dissolves before your eyes!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Edward-Lachowicz/100000535475609 Edward Lachowicz

You’re mistaking party identification with ideology. You’re right, in the 1800s, I’d have been a Republican. A liberal Republican.
Anonymous

The legislature failed to show that same-day voter registration was actually a burden on local town offices on election day. And the argument that same-day voter registration increases voter fraud has yet to be proven as well.

Nothing about eliminating same-day voter registration will reduce voter fraud. It WILL reduce voter participation though. How many times have we heard from people who get to the polling place thinking they are registered but finding they are not? With the current restrictions those voters are disenfranchised.

Vote YES on question 1!
Anonymous

Why do we want to make Maine like states down south?
Anonymous

Actually, the law passed, we are hoping to repeal it.

You talk all about procrastinators, but what about people who think they are registered, but find out they aren’t when they get to the polls? I’ve heard stories of people who disappear form the registration list incorrectly, and same-day registration helped to allow them to rightly vote.
Anonymous

I am a registered republican who registered to vote at the polls on election day in 2000. I am an avid follower of politics, but had just moved to this area and had not had the time (what with starting a new professional career up here) to get to my town office which is 1 hours drive away from my workplace.
Anonymous

There are plenty of informed voters who register to vote at the polls in Maine. I am one such person who did this over ten years ago, and I have voted in every election since.

Then there are people who come to vote only to find their name has disappeared from the list without their knowledge. They should be able to register at the polls to be able to vote.
Anonymous

Yeah, you’d have to repeal some amendments to our Constitution for that.

When our country first started, only white male landowners could vote.
Anonymous

I thought the new law had already gone into effect— is it on hold due to the repeal effort?
Anonymous

Conservatives were not Republicans in the mid 1800′s. Similarly, the most conservative members of congress in the mid 1900′s were Southern Democrats.
Anonymous

Nice job. The only way to compete with the likes of the Koch brothers is through grassroots efforts such as these.
Anonymous

Please post to us which point it was liberals who stood against expanding the right to vote to more Americans.
Anonymous

nice straw man, but there is nothing to indicate same day voter registration increases voter fraud, nor any proof that eliminating it reduces voter fraud.
Anonymous

nice straw man, but there is nothing to indicate same day voter registration increases voter fraud, nor any proof that eliminating it reduces voter fraud.
Anonymous

nice straw man, but there is nothing to indicate same day voter registration increases voter fraud, nor any proof that eliminating it reduces voter fraud.
Anonymous

nice straw man, but there is nothing to indicate same day voter registration increases voter fraud, nor any proof that eliminating it reduces voter fraud.
Anonymous

nice straw man, but there is nothing to indicate same day voter registration increases voter fraud, nor any proof that eliminating it reduces voter fraud.
Anonymous

Yes, northernson was right in his correction of the post he replied to. In your arrogance, you seem to think you are the one who knows so much. Your posts do not reflect that reality.
Anonymous

Yes, northernson was right in his correction of the post he replied to. In your arrogance, you seem to think you are the one who knows so much. Your posts do not reflect that reality.
Anonymous

Yes, northernson was right in his correction of the post he replied to. In your arrogance, you seem to think you are the one who knows so much. Your posts do not reflect that reality.
Anonymous

Yes, northernson was right in his correction of the post he replied to. In your arrogance, you seem to think you are the one who knows so much. Your posts do not reflect that reality.
Anonymous

Yes, northernson was right in his correction of the post he replied to. In your arrogance, you seem to think you are the one who knows so much. Your posts do not reflect that reality.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yup. Some don’t even recognize it, but read some of their posts.
Anonymous

Yes, and that has nothing to do with which day they are able to vote.
Anonymous

Yes, and that has nothing to do with which day they are able to vote.
Anonymous

Yes, and that has nothing to do with which day they are able to vote.
Anonymous

Yes, and that has nothing to do with which day they are able to vote.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

ya the idea is to get rid of bussing illegal voters to the polls ,who cant be checked properly to verify they are illegal, of course they always vote pro welfare and handouts so thats why they vote Dem.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

Very good point and have heard of this happening quite often.
Anonymous

ya the idea is to get rid of bussing illegal voters to the polls ,who cant be checked properly to verify they are illegal, of course they always vote pro welfare and handouts so thats why they vote Dem.
Anonymous

ya the idea is to get rid of bussing illegal voters to the polls ,who cant be checked properly to verify they are illegal, of course they always vote pro welfare and handouts so thats why they vote Dem.
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

You would be surprised how many of them do…..they must love Perry!
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Put down the crack pipe, Dems.are the anti black racsist baiting idiots out there, look it up, stop the Dem talking points from pmsnbc.why do you think they started the abortion clinics by the liberal left(planned parenthood),the founders quote was quote was, we dont want them to think were trying to wipe them out, it was to eliminate black babies, who resisted desegragtion, the dems. Robert Byrd the big kkk Dem. You obviously dont know your history ,the repubs have always led the fight for blacks.
Anonymous

Like LIke Like ! Tell it
Anonymous

Ill vote for any casino in Bangor no on everyone else having one ,i want no competition period
Anonymous

I doubt you highly, tell us who ya voted for and what, then we will know if your blowing smoke.If you say you voted for Obama and knew anything about him your a liar,because he had no record period .
Anonymous

Perry is okay, but I like Eastport better, more to do there.
Anonymous

Lol…I’m sorry. I meant Rick Perry of Texas, running for President.
Anonymous

How do I know your name is really Greg Howard?
Anonymous

Delaware is not exactly considered a southern state.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Guest

I LOVE IT!!! I’d definitely back this.
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Anonymous

Are you serious? Do you realize that most poll workers are volunteers? Without them, you would not have the opportunity to vote… OR your taxes would go up to PAY workers to be there!
Guest

Dam straight. One of them might work. It’s like an infinite number of monkeys typing indefinitely eventually typing War and Peace.
Guest

Dam straight. One of them might work. It’s like an infinite number of monkeys typing indefinitely eventually typing War and Peace.
Guest

Dam straight. One of them might work. It’s like an infinite number of monkeys typing indefinitely eventually typing War and Peace.
Guest

Dam straight. One of them might work. It’s like an infinite number of monkeys typing indefinitely eventually typing War and Peace.
Guest

Dam straight. One of them might work. It’s like an infinite number of monkeys typing indefinitely eventually typing War and Peace.
Anonymous

That is not true. Unless someone thought they had died or moved, they simply become “inactive.” They can still vote. It will be a normal vote, unless they don’t have a valid ID. Even then, they can still vote a “contested” ballot… the only time that makes a difference is if there is a recount.
Anonymous

A perfect example that most people don’t understand how things work. The Town Clerk and the Registrar of Voters are not necessarily the same person!
Anonymous

Did you have access to a mailbox? You can get a registration card through the mail and mail it back with a copy of your ID and proof of residency.

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