Four States Forget to Send Absentee Ballots to the Military

[CuteOldGuy]

How could this happen? Another outrage the libs won't care about, I know. But, seriously, shouldn't our servicemen and women have a right to vote?

Jurisdictions in Vermont, Michigan, Mississippi and Wisconsin have failed to mail absentee ballots to military members by the Sept. 22, 2012, deadline established by the MOVE Act. That was 45 days before the November 6 elections, which was what was required.

Rep. Buck McKeon, R-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Rep. Daniel E. Lungren, R-Calif., chairman of the House Administration Committee; and Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the Defense and Justice departments reading:

“We are concerned that, absent prompt and effective remedial action, some men and women in uniform will be deprived of the 45-day window to vote guaranteed by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. While implementation and enforcement of the MOVE Act appear on course as an improvement over the poor performance we saw in the 2010 elections, we are concerned about the currently reported shortcomings. If any element of local, state or federal government does not abide by the MOVE Act, the result should not ever be the disenfranchisement of any member of the armed services.”

The congressmen stated that the jurisdictions responsible should extend the deadline for accepting military and overseas ballots by the same number of days as the ballots were mailed late. The congressmen also asked Defense Department officials whether they have established installation voting assistance offices where they are required. It is the service branches’ responsibility to establish these offices.

It is unconscionable for these states to fail to give military members their due. Is it any coincidence that it is only Republicans who seek to rectify the situation?

It wouldn't have anything to do with the military voting overwhelmingly against the President, now would it? Nah. Just incompetence.

[JD Barleycorn]

Show of hands, who here believes in fair elections where all the LEGITIMATE votes are counted? Can I count on you to go to the mat for the military?

[CuteOldGuy]

The libs won't. Just watch.

[i'va biggen]

Election boards are made up of dems and repub 50% each...

[JD Barleycorn]

That is a non response and not true either.

[i'va biggen]

you talking to me dead pussy?

[markroxny]

Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

The libs won't. Just watch.

You're wrong again COG. this bothers me a lot, smells like more voter suppression.

Too much fuckery going on this election cycle, i don't like it at all.

[CuteOldGuy]

Well, thank you, MarxRoxny, for stepping up. I appreciate that.

[markroxny]

Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Well, thank you, MarxRoxny, for stepping up. I appreciate that.

You really need to stop letting your bias lead you to assumptions dude.

Now the story id really like to know...is how and why this shit happened.

[CuteOldGuy]

Do you see any other libs standing with you? Nope. You're the exception to the rule.

[markroxny]

There are plenty of Democrats accross the country like me concerned about it. I am concerned about all VOTER SUPPRESSION.

I am also really bothered by those billboard aimed at latino's in Ohio (the ones tellign them they have to have their ID). Are you COG?

[CuteOldGuy]

Only if it's not true. If Ohio doesn't have a voter ID law, those billboards should be removed, and whoever posted them should be prosecuted.

Does Ohio have a voter ID law? I don't know.

[markroxny]

Originally Posted by CuteOldGuy

Only if it's not true. If Ohio doesn't have a voter ID law, those billboards should be removed, and whoever posted them should be prosecuted.

Does Ohio have a voter ID law? I don't know.

I applaud you.

Right now almost all of Ohio's voter laws are being challenged in the courts, so it's hard to know.

[CuteOldGuy]

I wouldn't want to win an election by keeping opponents from voting, or by allowing ineligible voters to vote. I'd rather win by having more people want me in office.

It was that way when I was a coach. I never wanted the other team to have injuries or problems. I wanted to beat them when they were at their best. That's the most satisfying win.

[CJ7]

When should I receive my ballot? States and territories are required to mail ballots at least 45 days before an election. If you have not received your ballot 30 days before the election, contact your local election official by visiting your state election site.
What happens if I do not receive a ballot from my local election office? If you requested an absentee ballot but have not received one close to Election Day, you can still vote by using the back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) available online at FVAP or through your installation Voting Assistance Office.


not a big problem ..


http://www.militaryfamily.org/public...rovements.html