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Federal judge rules in favor of expanded mail-in ballots for Louisiana November election
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:13 am
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:13 am
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A federal judge granted expanded use of mail-in ballots for the November election, ruling Wednesday that Louisiana must allow voters to cast ballots by mail if they certify they are quarantining for COVID-19 or at risk because of underlying health conditions.
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2020/09/16/federal-judge-rules-expanded-mail-ballot-use-louisiana-for-november-election-during-covid/5819666002/
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In the ruling, Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick called Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin’s efforts to change the successful emergency election plan for the July and August elections “bumbling attempts to fix what was not broken.”
Governor Edwards stated:
“Today’s ruling is a huge victory not only for the health and safety of the people of Louisiana, but also for their voting rights and our democracy. No one should have to risk their health or their life to vote, and I am relieved that the court agrees. Simply put: COVID-19 remains a serious problem in Louisiana and voting should not be a super spreader event.
https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2689
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Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:14 am to loogaroo
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Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick
Obama appointee
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:15 am to brewhan davey
I’m guessing her last name is the only dick her husband gives her.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:15 am to loogaroo
Standing by for the appeal
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:18 am to loogaroo
What percentage of those who claim they can’t vote in person because of health concerns would show up at the same polling station for $100?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:19 am to Wtodd
quote:How does that look?
Standing by for the appeal
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:20 am to loogaroo
Ironically, this ruling comes out as the State moves to "Phase 3" because the COVID numbers are doing so well, with just under 2 months before the election.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:20 am to loogaroo
But those same people can go demonstrate or go to a party or restaurant and feel safe?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:21 am to loogaroo
quote:
“Today’s ruling is a huge victory not only for the health and safety of the people of Louisiana, but also for their voting rights and our democracy. No one should have to risk their health or their life to vote, and I am relieved that the court agrees. Simply put: COVID-19 remains a serious problem in Louisiana and voting should not be a super spreader event.
Why would in person voting be a super spreader event if we are socially distanced and wearing masks?
Are those measures not effective? And if not why the frick are we still doing them?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:21 am to Revelator
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What percentage of those who claim they can’t vote in person because of health concerns would show up at the same polling station for $100?
Same percentage that voted for JBE in EBRP and Orleans I would guess.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:21 am to Weekend Warrior79
Will the 5th Circuit have time to overturn her ruling is the million dollar question.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:21 am to loogaroo
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certify they are quarantining for COVID-19 or at risk because of underlying health conditions.
So, surely this involves a note from a Dr. or the Health Dept, right?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:21 am to Wtodd
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Standing by for the appeal
The 5th Circuit is guaranteed to reverse.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:23 am to loogaroo
But Fauci said we were safe to go to polls as long as we wear a mask.
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:24 am to GumboPot
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But Fauci said we were safe to go to polls as long as we wear a mask.
Unless everything is shut down, polls should be open... When they shut everything down and allow no one to leave their homes, then I might support this type of thing...
Until then, they can stop by the polls on their way home from Wal-Mart...
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:25 am to loogaroo
I thought the Louisiana congress passed a law on this? The alleged pandemic does not override the law or the constitution. Wtf?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:28 am to The Maj
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So, surely this involves a note from a Dr. or the Health Dept, right?
The current absentee ballot rules cover this with the "restricted to bed by my physician" language. This allows the individual to self certify.
Excerpt from application:
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:30 am to Weekend Warrior79
Why can't JBE give them a cheeseburger to go vote? Works for the covid test...
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:38 am to loogaroo
Can't the Secretary of State refuse to enforce the ruling?
Posted on 9/17/20 at 9:39 am to loogaroo
Well, Louisiana just went Blue
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