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In a law implemented last year, Georgia's 'Exact Match' requirement flags voters who have discrepancies in their official identifying documents and may be non-citizens.
As originally written, at the actual polling location, only Deputy Registrars could immediately clear individuals to vote (provisional ballots could still be cast). This was deemed burdensome in U.S. District Court and now Poll Managers can also clear individuals to vote who show proof of citizenship.
The announcement of this change is here: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/general/judge_includes_poll_managers_in_georgias_existing_non-citizen_verification_process_
Voters were notified in advance of discrepancies and multiple avenues to resolve the issue are available, including:
- in advance by faxing or emailing documents to the county registrar
- when balloting, providing documentation to a Deputy Registrar (or Poll Manager now)
- If the above are an issue, an individual can cast a provisional ballot and provide the proof of citizenship (in person, via fax, email, or text message) before Friday.
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Tuesday November 06 2018, @10:48PM (2 children)
WTF is it with "Imma voting this way to SPITE EM!!!" ? You reward the shitty GOP with your vote because a lot of people who oppose them are calling attention to the fact that our current administration just might be a bit too cozy with Putin and Co.? And you think that somehow this is going to cause WWIII?
HRC lost two years ago - GET OVER IT!
The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.
(Score: 2) by hemocyanin on Wednesday November 07 2018, @08:45PM (1 child)
Because the Democrats are no better and helping them win rather than fade away does nothing to help the current mess. The DNC needs true reform or replacement and until that happens, voting DNC ensures the future is worse, not better.
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Thursday November 08 2018, @05:00PM
Ah, the old "they are just as bad" argument. Sure, the Democrats do bad stuff (the 2016 primaries are a great example), but somehow they can't hold a candle to what the GOP does on a regular basis. The GOP's true mantra is "I have mine; Fuck You" and they will not make things better, short or long term (unless you make over $250K of course).
I say it is the GOP that needs to be removed first. Getting rid of their opposition will simply give them the opportunity to consolidate their power, and that much harder to eliminate. The Democrats are relatively easy to break up provided there isn't a strong opponent to unite them against.
The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.