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evilweasel posted:I doubt Kennedy's going to rule that partisan gerrymandering is ok, he just might not feel they've proven it in WI with a standard that can be applied nationwide. But NC's facts are just so hilariously blatant. Reminder that the previous racial gerrymandering case was open and shut because somebody literally sent an email that said "hey can you send me information on voting patterns for black voters?" And then immediately did like 4 things to target black voters Edit: wait, I'm thinking of the NC voter suppression thing. It's why we had restored early voting days
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nah they did that as well as part of the initial state district mapmaking process in 2011
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If it can be semi-competently proven that the motive was partisan gerrymandering and not racial (or at the very loving least present evidence that a Republican majority was the primary objective), what's the constitutional basis to rule against this? I'm in favor of both multi-member districts (states, or hell, the US) decided by PR, as well as setting the constitution on fire and re-writing everything to my favor; but what's the legal basis to separate racial from partisan gerrymandering? Intent? When emails don't exist and it's just Texas Democrats dressing up in chicken suits and living in Oklahoma City hotels, what does a judge do?
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Aliquid posted:If it can be semi-competently proven that the motive was partisan gerrymandering and not racial (or at the very loving least present evidence that a Republican majority was the primary objective), what's the constitutional basis to rule against this? I'm in favor of both multi-member districts (states, or hell, the US) decided by PR, as well as setting the constitution on fire and re-writing everything to my favor; but what's the legal basis to separate racial from partisan gerrymandering? Intent? When emails don't exist and it's just Texas Democrats dressing up in chicken suits and living in Oklahoma City hotels, what does a judge do? Racial gerrymandering is specifically disallowed because there are specific laws and constitutional amendments prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. There are a number of hooks you can use for non-racial partisan gerrymandering - it's discrimination on the basis of first amendment rights - but the basic theory is that look, this is a democracy, and that means that the people need to have a meaningful ability to replace their representatives. The problem is how you draw the line, but in this case, where a Republican specifically listed out what his preferred outcome was and that the only reason it wasn't more extreme was he thought it was mathmatically impossible, fits any standard.
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Forms are filled out and going to get them notarized. Later this week I file my papers to officially be on a ballot. For those wondering how Indiana does it’s ballot entry for non federal offices here are the steps You have to take. 1. There are specific forms for office that have to be printed off and filled out. Depending on if it is a local office or political office there will be a form to back it up. I had to fill out three forms in total. Indiana Form Can-12 states my financial conflicts of interest (what businesses and jobs me and my family have ties to) the Can 2(intent to be placed on the Ballot for a non political elected position) and the Can 37 (for precinct chair which IS a political position, this form is also used for electing Delegates for the party conventions ). All three of these must be signed in front of a notary 2. If you are getting placed on a primary ballot in Indiana You have to prove party affiliation and that you are in the proper district lines. To do the prior you can do it in one of two ways. One is if you voted in the past primary you had to declare at the polling location which ballot you wanted which confirms your party affiliation (Indiana is open primary). If you go to the voter registration office for your party they can confirm that and also confirm for you that you are eligible to run in that township/city/county/ etc. the other option being getting the County chair for the party writing an affirmation to you being eligible for the ballot. If you do that option you will need to still confirm that you are eligible to run in that area so you still have to go to voter reg office for that. County rules vary so double check that those rules are fully accurate for you. 3. Once you have your forms and they are notorized and you have documentation confirming that you are eligible on all accounts, Filing with the clerk is the final step and they should hopefully double check everything to make sure you have met the qualifications. Your mileage may vary depending on how willing they are to work with you but they should confirm if you made it. The states election website will update once a day to confirm who state wide is running. Will share my personal experiences once I officially file later this week ( I have to sign in front of the notary Tuesday). I will try to share time it took from entrance to exit to give you an idea.
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The VA GOP appears to have learned from the election and has not (and does not plan to) file any bills in the VA General Assembly or Senate about right-wing hot button issues. They also cite the absence of known shithead Bob Marshall, the delegate Danica Roem beat as another major reason. http://www.richmond.com/news/virgin...01db217601.html quote:After election wipeout, Va. House Republicans avoid hot-button bills on abortion, LGBT rights Things are looking up in the Commonwealth!
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axeil posted:The VA GOP appears to have learned from the election and has not (and does not plan to) file any bills in the VA General Assembly or Senate about right-wing hot button issues. Good. Moving the Overton window doesn't just allow for more left ideas to be suggested in the policy space, it also disallows extremist right ones.
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Here's a story from Teen Vogue about four special elections tomorrow: Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, South Carolina State House, and Pennsylvania State House.
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Absurd Alhazred posted:Here's a story from Teen Vogue about four special elections tomorrow I'm too old.
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farraday posted:I'm too old. teen vogue rules e: I misremembered - it was a cosmopolitan interview that ivanka trump walked out of after being asked about her maternity leave plan, not teen vogue. So cosmopolitan rules, actually. But teen vogue does have some interesting think pieces on why ivanka trump's white house office and security clearance are problematic. So teen vogue still rules too. awesmoe fucked around with this message at 03:02 on Jan 16, 2018 |
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awesmoe posted:teen vogue rules Hard political interviews are one thing, guides to local special elections are ... just.... I'm not sure they're on the radar of most newspapers and teen vogue is making sure whatever tiny intersection of its readers may exist in 4 state districts know there's an election. What is this even.
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farraday posted:Hard political interviews are one thing, guides to local special elections are ... just.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Welteroth#Influence_on_Teen_Vogue but: https://fashionista.com/2018/01/elaine-welteroth-leaves-teen-vogue
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awesmoe posted:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Welteroth#Influence_on_Teen_Vogue I guess her brand of progressive writing for teens is no longer in vogue. I'll show myself out.
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farraday posted:Hard political interviews are one thing, guides to local special elections are ... just.... A good thing?
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Absurd Alhazred posted:I guess her brand of progressive writing for teens is no longer in vogue. She probably has a better job offer.
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awesmoe posted:teen vogue rules The Teen Vogue Guide to Anal Sex is, concise, informative, and one of the most bizarre cultural artifacts of the past twenty years.
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Old Kentucky Shark posted:The Teen Vogue Guide to Anal Sex is, concise, informative, and one of the most bizarre cultural artifacts of the past twenty years. There's probably some pretty stiff competition for that.
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Former Governor Chris Christie
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Summer Lee kick off went pretty well https://twitter.com/pghDSAPAC/status/953061880297410561 Hope we can kick that Costa scum out of the city and make Fetterman look like an idiot supporting him over our endorsed DSA member candidate
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Local elections in Wisconsin looked promising! https://twitter.com/thedlcc/status/953468228008857601 Trump won that seat by nearly 20 points last time. Holy gently caress
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https://twitter.com/ActorAaronBooth/status/953468401619521536
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Echo Chamber posted:Former Governor Chris Christie I can't believe this state is going to turn into a giant weed garden
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Because I was curious: Dems only won one of these - but the one they won in Wisconsin has the state GOP in an absolute panic. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...or-republicans/
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evilweasel posted:Because I was curious: Dems only won one of these - but the one they won in Wisconsin has the state GOP in an absolute panic. I think your link is broken. here it is again.
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Lawman 0 posted:I can't believe this state is going to turn into a giant weed garden Well it is the Garden state. It should have been from day one
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T-Paw has ruled out running for either MN-Sen seat in 2018, but is leaving the door open to running for governor. Still nervous that a chunk of Minnesotans will vote for Klobuchar and then for Smith's opponent out of "fairness" and "balance". Dem gov race looks like a 5 way battle headed up by Chris Coleman (outgoing St Paul mayor), Tim Walz (congressman from Mankato, endorsed by popular ex mpls mayor Rybak and Walter Mondale), and Erin Murphy (state rep from wealthy st paul district, endorsed by most of the D women in senate and Our Revolution MN). Also possible are auditor Rebecca Otto and AG Lori Swanson, who have actually won statewide before.
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https://twitter.com/JesseFFerguson/status/953737444360417280
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Spiffster posted:Local elections in Wisconsin looked promising! I don't live in her district but I'm glad she won.
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That's right, Senate Rules Committee, bury the endlessly popular piece of legislation. 2019 is
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Lightning Knight posted:I don't live in her district but I'm glad she won. Sometimes you gotta be happy for others. I’m Not even in the state Was going to file today but work got slammed and my notary couldn’t get my files done. Looking like Monday is the day. Can’t wait to be on a drat ballot
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Spiffster posted:Sometimes you gotta be happy for others. I’m Not even in the state Yeah I was furiously googling on Monday to make sure I didn't have to go register vote for her, since my current registration is not where I'm living due to college. Aw poo poo, whatcha running for?
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https://twitter.com/sbauerAP/status/953478800628690949
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Went to a local (SE Michigan) democratic club meeting tonight, and got to listen to both Dana Nessel, who's running for AG, and Abdul El-Sayed, who's running for governor. Gotta say, I really liked them both, especially Abdul-guy's young, intelligent, charismatic, and ambitious, and got to the root of a lot of critical issues that are facing the state. Definitely gonna try to put in some time volunteering for the guy when I get a chance.
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Lightning Knight posted:Yeah I was furiously googling on Monday to make sure I didn't have to go register vote for her, since my current registration is not where I'm living due to college. On the ballot for two things. One is more political oriented though. Precinct Chair for the Democrats in my Township and also advisory board for the township as well. The Chair is focused on driving out and registering people to vote and doing basic things like promoting candidates and what not while the latter position is actually helping shape the township. Think legislator but much smaller. My wife who is a goon on the forums is also running for state Delegate to help shape the Indiana Dems platform for 2018 and beyond.
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Acebuckeye13 posted:Went to a local (SE Michigan) democratic club meeting tonight, and got to listen to both Dana Nessel, who's running for AG, and Abdul El-Sayed, who's running for governor. Gotta say, I really liked them both, especially Abdul-guy's young, intelligent, charismatic, and ambitious, and got to the root of a lot of critical issues that are facing the state. Definitely gonna try to put in some time volunteering for the guy when I get a chance. My wife and I are rooting hard for El-Sayed from just across the border to the south. She grew up Muslim in SE Asia and is happy to see herself in local Midwestern American politics even if she doesn't buy into most of the doctrine these days. Spiffster posted:On the ballot for two things. One is more political oriented though. Precinct Chair for the Democrats in my Township and also advisory board for the township as well. The Chair is focused on driving out and registering people to vote and doing basic things like promoting candidates and what not while the latter position is actually helping shape the township. Think legislator but much smaller. Haven't replied to all your posts recently but I'm following the process stuff avidly for when I have time some day to get involved like you're doing. Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Spiffster posted:Sometimes you gotta be happy for others. I’m Not even in the state
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The Macaroni posted:If you're comfortable at some point, post your campaign site so we can fund you! Will also be a good test case to see if your opposition looks up your post history and uses it against you. Not sure if I will get a campaign site. This is pretty small scale stuff. Will talk with the party reps though for guidance once it’s official though. Gotta cover campaign finance rules and what not As for post history, in for a penny, in for a pound.
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Spiffster posted:Not sure if I will get a campaign site. This is pretty small scale stuff. Will talk with the party reps though for guidance once it’s official though. I long for the day a major political candidate has to explain goatse on national television.
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Quorum posted:I long for the day a major political candidate has to explain goatse on national television. Only if I can get the huge cardboard print of it as a prop and present it on the senate floor.
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https://twitter.com/lawrencehurley/status/954132182490116096 https://twitter.com/scotusreporter/status/954132667087323137
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