WilliamPitt
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:16 PM
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BIG VICTORY FOR VOTING RIGHTS IN OHIO |
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Big Victory For Voting Rights Tubbs Jones, Jackson, McAuliffe, Say Ohio District Court Decision on Provisional Ballots a Victory for Ohioans
Washington, D.C. - Voters in Ohio won an important victory today when a judge ruled in favor of protecting voter rights and ensuring every vote is counted. Today, a federal judge sided with the Democratic Party of Ohio and ordered Republican Secretary of State Kenneth J. Blackwell to issue a new directive regarding provisional balloting. In a move designed to disenfranchise the people of Ohio, Blackwell ordered precinct judges to issue state or general provisional ballots only to persons who appear to have a voting residence in that particular precinct - a direct violation of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
"I am extremely pleased with the decision from the Ohio District Court today regarding provisional ballots here in Ohio," stated Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. "When my Democratic colleagues and I worked to pass the Help America Vote Act, we wanted to protect the voting rights of all people so that no one would be denied the right to vote on Election Day and provisional ballots were a very important part of that legislation. This decision is in line with the spirit of the Help America Vote Act. Secretary Blackwell was attempting to stifle the vote of the people of Ohio. As the decision states 'Implementing HAVA need not be complicated. The essence of the statute is: give a ballot, get a vote, and confirm eligibility and count that vote later.' This is a clear victory for Ohioans and all Americans."
"Today the court stood up for justice in upholding the right of every American to vote," said the Rev. Jesse Jackson. "Any barrier to allowing eligible voters to cast their ballots ought to be struck down. In 2000, too many people lost their right to vote through no fault of their own. I applaud the Ohio District Court for taking a step in the right direction as we work to ensure that the problems of four years ago are not repeated."
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Terry McAuliffe joined Congresswoman Tubbs Jones and Rev. Jackson in applauding this decision and called on other states to follow suit. "We are committed to ensuring that all eligible voters are able to cast a ballot on November 2nd," said Chairman McAuliffe. "Provisional balloting will be especially important this year due to the redrawing of many districts after the 2000 census, and we will fight to ensure that all states fully and properly implement HAVA. I hope that Secretary Blackwell will put aside partisan politics and do what is right for the people of Ohio."
Brendon Cull Communications Director Ohio Victory 2004 Democratic Coordinated Campaign 614-276-2004 513-615-3472
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:18 PM
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That's great news. THanks, Will.
C ya,
The Plaid Adder
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:20 PM
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2. Great news! I'm so happy that our idiot |
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Secretary of State has been put in his place!
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:22 PM
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3. And the cry of "Judges who write laws" rises from the |
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pumpkin patch yet again. Just in time for the election.
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:22 PM
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4. Secretary Blackwell belongs in jail! |
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:22 PM
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5. Provisional ballots may save this election for us. eom |
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Thu Oct-14-04 04:25 PM
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6. Gee---obeying the law! What a concept! |
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What part of HELP AMERICA VOTE wasn't clear?
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Thu Oct-14-04 06:17 PM
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Thanks to the judge for doing the right thing and a big "cheney you" to Secretary Blackwell who is a partisan repuke.
Sonia
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