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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Texas closes hundreds of polling sites, making it harder for minorities to vote
Guardian analysis finds that places where black and Latino population is growing by the largest numbers experienced the majority of closures and could benefit Republicans.
Last year, Texas led the US south in an unenviable statistic: closing down the most polling stations, making it more difficult for people to vote and arguably benefiting Republicans.
A report by civil rights group The Leadership Conference Education Fund found that 750 polls had been closed statewide since 2012.
Last year, Texas led the US south in an unenviable statistic: closing down the most polling stations, making it more difficult for people to vote and arguably benefiting Republicans.
A report by civil rights group The Leadership Conference Education Fund found that 750 polls had been closed statewide since 2012.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/02/texas-polling-sites-closures-voting
Talk about oppression!!! Hey Texas, this is a democracy and voting is foundational!!
Republicans Suck!!
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Undecided