Colin Allred Within Striking Distance of Defeating Ted Cruz: New Poll
As a Texan, I can’t help but feel a surge of hope with the recent poll results showing Colin Allred within striking distance of defeating Ted Cruz. The prospect of a change in leadership, one that doesn’t cut and run when the going gets tough, is indeed a breath of fresh air. The thought of Cruz fading into oblivion sounds like a dream come true for many of us.
The idea of Republicans voting for Allred shouldn’t be far-fetched. After all, this isn’t a matter of party lines but rather a question of leadership and integrity.… Continue reading
I’ve been alarmed by Trump for quite some time now, even since before the 2016 election. The recent threats of bloodshed and revenge coming from him should come as no surprise, considering his track record of incendiary rhetoric and disregard for the rule of law. It is alarming to see a former president openly discussing violent acts and retaliation, especially within the context of the upcoming election.
The fact that Trump is pressuring Republicans to shut down the government over election rules and voter suppression laws is a clear indication of his willingness to use any means necessary to retain power.… Continue reading
Republicans Plot Lawsuits to Overturn a Trump Loss. Harris Plans to Fight Back. It’s astounding how far the GOP is willing to go in their attempt to steal the presidency for Trump. The media must shed light on this nefarious plan to subvert democracy once again. The fact that millions of votes could be disenfranchised is deeply concerning, reminiscent of a dark era where voter suppression was rampant. If the Supreme Court dares to intervene and hand Trump a victory, we must follow Lincoln’s lead and refuse to accept their ruling.
Pointing out the GOP’s intentions to use the courts to overturn a Trump loss is crucial.… Continue reading
I find it deeply disheartening to see the lengths some individuals will go to in order to disenfranchise voters. The recent court decision in Pennsylvania, which stopped counties from throwing out mail-in votes due to incorrect envelope dates, is a stark reminder of the threats democracy faces. The fact that individuals would actively work to undermine the very foundation of democracy is both puzzling and alarming.
The requirement to include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used for mail-in ballots seems arbitrary and unnecessary. Why should the date on the envelope matter if the ballot is received in a timely fashion and is postmarked correctly?… Continue reading
The recent news of Texas removing more than 1 million ineligible voters from the voter rolls has sparked various reactions and emotions. As a long-time registered voter myself, this topic hits close to home and raises some important questions about the integrity of the voting process. With Governor Abbott signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, the state of Texas has taken significant steps to clean up its voter rolls and ensure that only eligible voters are part of the electoral process.
One key point to highlight is that the majority of those removed from the voter rolls were deceased individuals, totaling over 457,000.… Continue reading
As I reflect on the recent events surrounding Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his appalling raids on the homes of Latino civil rights members, I am filled with a mixture of anger, frustration, and disbelief. The reports of an 87-year-old woman being interrogated in her nightgown in her front yard for two hours are not just disturbing, but downright shameful. This elderly woman, who has been diligently registering folks to vote for decades, was subjected to humiliation and intimidation by authorities under the guise of investigating election law violations.
The warrant to search for evidence related to alleged violations of election laws regarding vote harvesting and identity fraud seems flimsy at best.… Continue reading
Living in Texas, I have always taken my civic duty seriously. Voting in every election since I moved here in 2018, I was shocked to find out that my voter registration was on the suspense list, set to be purged. It was only through proactively checking my status that I discovered this issue. This experience highlighted the importance of checking voter registration status before it’s too late. The truth is, polls and forecasts mean nothing if we’re unable to exercise our right to vote.
It’s concerning to see that voter rolls are being purged in some states, potentially disenfranchising eligible voters.… Continue reading
As an American citizen and a staunch advocate for democracy, the recent comments made by former President Donald Trump during the Turning Point Believers’ Summit in Florida have left me feeling deeply troubled and disheartened. Trump’s brazen statement that Americans ‘won’t have to vote anymore’ if he wins the presidency is nothing short of a direct assault on the core principles of democracy that our nation was founded upon. The idea that a major party’s presidential candidate would openly express a desire to render elections meaningless is a chilling reminder of the autocratic tendencies that threaten our democratic institutions.
It is bewildering to witness, in real-time, the unfolding of what appears to be a slow descent into delusion and megalomania on the part of Trump.… Continue reading
Lara Trump’s recent announcement of building an army of ‘100,000 poll watchers and over 500 lawyers’ does not sit well with many Americans, including myself. The idea of deploying such a massive force across the country in November raises concerns about potential voter intimidation and interference in the electoral process. The notion that these individuals could be used to target certain demographics or disrupt polling places is alarming, to say the least.
The tactics being proposed by Lara Trump and her team give off strong authoritarian vibes. The idea of sending in ‘poll watchers’ who may not have any real authority but could still cause chaos and confusion at polling sites is deeply concerning.… Continue reading
As a citizen of the United States, the news that the Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that voting is not a fundamental right hits hard. Voting is not just a simple action of checking a box on a ballot; it is the cornerstone of our democracy. It is the way we, as individuals, have a say in how our society is shaped and governed. It is the way we hold our leaders accountable and ensure that our voices are heard. To have this fundamental right questioned and potentially stripped away is a grave injustice.
The fact that some are actively trying to suppress the right to vote is deeply troubling.… Continue reading
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