Carpetbagging Democrats moving to Georgia to vote in the Senate races (suspect, military)

[ClaraC]

Originally Posted by moneill

you don't think that Republicans from all over the USA aren't doing the same thing.?

That was my question in the beginning, with the other thread that mentioned this.

It would be just as easy for a republican to do it as a democrat.

I'm personally praying to god that at least one of those two senate seats are R, so we've got at least some check and balance in the exec/legislative branches.

[Old Dawg New Tricks]

Originally Posted by moneill

you don't think that Republicans from all over the USA aren't doing the same thing.?

If they are I hope that they are caught and punished. The people of Georgia alone should have a say in this election.

[sholomar]

Hmm... Maybe I'll take a road trip.

[ClaraC]

Originally Posted by Old Dawg New Tricks

If they are I hope that they are caught and punished. The people of Georgia alone should have a say in this election.

There's nothing to punish them for.

Unless Georgia can change this law before the January election, it's legal to come visit and register and vote.

You have to break a law to be "caught and punished".

I personally think you shouldn't be able to vote in the run off after an election if you weren't registered to vote at the time of the actual election. That would solve this. Failure of the imagination on the part of lawmakers.

[CrowGirl]

It seems to me that someone shouldn't be eligible to vote in a runoff unless s/he was eligible to vote in the original vote to which the runoff relates. Definitely something that needs to be fixed. Unfortunately, just like using every loophole in the tax code to one's advantage, this loophole will be used too. It is in no way fraud if you mean it in its true definition. Poor form, absolutely.

[OnOurWayHome]

Originally Posted by Old Dawg New Tricks

“I’m okay with unethically exploiting loopholes if it helps my side.”

Where did he say that?

Every state has their own rules for elections and residency requirements. If GA laws are followed, votes count.

Or maybe Lindsey Graham can call a few more GOP officials to try to get legal votes thrown out. Is that better?

[OnOurWayHome]

Originally Posted by CrowGirl

It seems to me that someone shouldn't be eligible to vote in a runoff unless s/he was eligible to vote in the original vote to which the runoff relates. Definitely something that needs to be fixed. Unfortunately, just like using every loophole in the tax code to one's advantage, this loophole will be used too. It is in no way fraud if you mean it in its true definition. Poor form, absolutely.

I know kids turning 18 by the runoff are allowed to vote. Potential for an additional 22 or 23k more voters from what I've read.

[Speleothem]

“In order to be able to register to vote in Georgia, you have to be a Georgia resident,” he said. “That means you have to believe you are staying in Georgia.”

Those who try to vote in Georgia while merely visiting the state may face felony charges punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.”

Might not be a great idea.

[ClaraC]

Originally Posted by Speleothem

Might not be a great idea.

That looks like a total bluff.

I went through the registration form, and nowhere did it say you have to believe you're staying in Georgia. I'm residing in Georgia, here's my mailing address, out of state driver license, and bank account statement.

I know they WISH they had required more, and maybe they can speedy quick push through changes to the law, but as it is now there's no requirement that you intend to remain there.

[dspguy]

I really have my doubts that enough people are going to move from CA to GA or from WY to GA to swing the vote either way.