Category Archives: Vote Suppression

Joe Manchin Fails To Find 10 Good Republicans

Posted on October 20, 2021 by tengrain

…and neither does the GOP: BREAKING: Senate Republicans block Democrats from starting debate on the Freedom to Vote Act. The filibuster isn’t protecting bipartisanship, it’s ensuring its absence. — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) October 20, 2021 A) The Senate has … Continue reading →

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House Odds: Zero Republicans Will Vote For Manchin’s Democracy Bill Today

Posted on October 20, 2021 by tengrain

Senate Democrats will hold a test vote on the Freedom to Vote Act TODAY. The bill would: ban partisan redistricting expand access to the polls protect career election officials from partisan interference The bill is coauthored by Sen. Joe Manchin … Continue reading →

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The Floriduh Prize Fight Commences

Posted on October 13, 2021 by tengrain

Guys, there’s about to be a fight in Floriduh: Gub. Ron DeSantis has said that there will NOT be a Cyber Ninnies-style fraudit in the corrupt coconut kingdom: “What we do in Florida is, there’s a pre- and post-election audit … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Pie Fight, 2024 Goat Rodeo, Crazeee States, Floriduh, Hair Führer Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, The Big Lie, Vote Suppression, voting | 2 Comments

Georgeduh On My Mind

Posted on October 12, 2021 by tengrain

What is it now, Georgeduh? “The elections office in Georgia’s heavily Democratic Fulton County said on Monday that two workers had been fired for shredding voter registration forms, most likely adding fuel to a Republican-led investigation of the office that … Continue reading →

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National Voter Registration Day

Posted on September 29, 2021 by tengrain

Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day, and you know what? This is pretty cool – Destiny, 30, registered for the first time today. NJ previously denied voting to people w/ convictions since 1844—when it limited voting to white men. Our … Continue reading →

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No Response

Posted on September 27, 2021 by tengrain

No word if Sinema’s spox did a cutesier curtsy or not: Sinema spox, asked if they have a response to this threat of a no confidence motion from her state party: “We do not” https://t.co/ywv4PjnccU — Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) September … Continue reading →

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Lies and Liars

Posted on September 25, 2021 by tengrain

This is the lead from Tiger Beat on the Potomac (thanks Charlie!) morning email thingie: If you’re inclined to believe that facts matter, then the results of Arizona’s long-gestating review of the 2020 election results reaffirmed what was already known: … Continue reading →

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MAGA Braintrust at CA Polls

Posted on September 15, 2021 by tengrain

Alert Scissorhead Baron vonBeavis alerts us: California Recall Election Worker Sent Home For Wearing Trump MAGA Merch On The Job A California recall election worker was “released” from his role for wearing pro-Donald Trump clothing on the job, election officials … Continue reading →

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Filibuster Reform, Maybe?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by tengrain

This slipped under my radar, and it is important: President Handsome Joe Biden, longtime defender of the filibuster, is making his move (emphasis mine): Biden Tells Top Democrats He’s Preparing Lobbying Blitz on Filibuster Reform, Voting Rights The president, sources say, … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Good News For John McCain!

Posted on September 14, 2021 by tengrain

Guys, today’s the day! Will California keep Gov. Newsom or elect an opposite-world Lord Damp Nut knock-off, Larry Elder? If you are a junkie, watch for the big population centers in Southern California for the votes to come in, especially … Continue reading →

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