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Hoyt

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2. Fact is when we get out the vote, we win. When we don't, we lose. Hacking of vote count
Wed Dec 13, 2017, 03:40 PM
Dec 2017

is not nearly as likely as some -- mostly losers -- try to make it. But, here we are with another loser -- GOPers and Trump -- claiming Alabama's election was rigged. Christ, it's like listening to the losing boxer or football player after a close fight/game.

There will be a fair vote count in 2018 and 2020, especially if we are vigilant. And Democrats will win if they get out the vote despite some easily overcome obstacles like gerrymandering.

If you still suspect it's rigged, volunteer to work the polls.

My late wife used to do it and really liked it, despite some 20 hour days. You usually get paid too. In fact, I told her the first time she went that poll workers in predominantly white areas were often quite rude to minorities. She didn't believe me, but came home and said I was right -- one of the few times -- and it ticked her off the way they treated some minority voters. After that, she worked to make sure that didn't happen when she was around.

Anyway, if we are vigilant, vote, help the elderly and poor, etc., we'll win. Help them get registered long before election. If your state accepts ballots by mail, help people do that rather than waiting to stand in a long line, help folks get to the polls, etc.

We will win.

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