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Ian David

(69,059 posts)
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 06:35 PM Sep 2012

Worcester Voter Complaints Could Spell November Problems

In this election year, voter identification laws have been a hot-button issue. Millions will head to the polls in November. In some states like Rhode Island and New Hampshire, you need a photo I.D. in order to vote. Some worry the laws make voting harder for minorities and elderly voters.

However, in last week's primary in Worcester, MA, where no voter I.D. law exists, some voters were already having problems. Poll workers were accused of voter intimidation and voter suppression — serious charges that could be a troubling sign for November, if true.

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http://wgbhnews.org/post/worcester-voter-complaints-could-spell-november-problems

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Worcester Voter Complaints Could Spell November Problems (Original Post) Ian David Sep 2012 OP
Understand and I'm also mad that people with dual citizenship can vote for US President and jody Sep 2012 #1
This sounds like the TrueTheVote crap Rachel has talked about. summerschild Sep 2012 #2
 

jody

(26,624 posts)
1. Understand and I'm also mad that people with dual citizenship can vote for US President and
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 06:51 PM
Sep 2012

candidates in their other home of record.

For example, a person born in the US of parents who are citizens of Canada and Mexico could vote in each of the three countries.

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