I've learned a lot in the last several years, by joining with my county Republican Party. I've been a poll watcher, served as an observer for an election recount, serve as a Precinct Committeewoman, and now also a State Committeewoman. The parties can access lists of who has and has not cast a ballot yet, and the earlier people vote, whe…
I've learned a lot in the last several years, by joining with my county Republican Party. I've been a poll watcher, served as an observer for an election recount, serve as a Precinct Committeewoman, and now also a State Committeewoman. The parties can access lists of who has and has not cast a ballot yet, and the earlier people vote, whether by mail (or dropping off one's 'mail-in' ballot in person) or during early voting, the easier it is to focus on the remainder, who may be people who don't always vote.
I remember ‘poll watchers’ during BHO’s first run. Looked like gang bangers with baseball bats in front of polling places. Big intimidation factor even if they just walked around.
I've learned a lot in the last several years, by joining with my county Republican Party. I've been a poll watcher, served as an observer for an election recount, serve as a Precinct Committeewoman, and now also a State Committeewoman. The parties can access lists of who has and has not cast a ballot yet, and the earlier people vote, whether by mail (or dropping off one's 'mail-in' ballot in person) or during early voting, the easier it is to focus on the remainder, who may be people who don't always vote.
I remember ‘poll watchers’ during BHO’s first run. Looked like gang bangers with baseball bats in front of polling places. Big intimidation factor even if they just walked around.