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Texas man lauded by media for waiting almost 7 hours to vote, wasn't even eligible to vote
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:52 pm
D'oh!
Media outlets from coast to coast trumpeted the tenacity of one man for waiting almost seven hours at the end of a massively long line to vote on Super Tuesday at a Texas Southern University polling place — and he didn't cast his ballot until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
But according to a report by the Texan, records show Rogers isn't eligible to vote under state law.
The outlet indicated that Texas Department of Public Safety records show Rogers is on parole for a 1995 second-degree felony offense conviction for burglary — and that under Texas Election Law (Sec. 11.002), a convicted felon can't vote until the individual's sentence has been "fully discharged ... including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court."
The Texan reported that Rogers' parole doesn't end until June 13, 2020 — and yet he had a Harris County voter registration card when he arrived at the polling location Tuesday.
The outlet said that while the Harris County Clerk's office administers elections, the office of Ann Harris Bennett (D) — the county's Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar — is responsible for verification of eligible voter registrations.
The Harris County Voter Registrar's office on Friday told TheBlaze that "Rogers registered to vote in 2016 under another administration" and that an "office investigation" found exactly what the Texan found: Rogers "is not eligible to register to vote until his parole expires on June 13, 2020."
Media outlets from coast to coast trumpeted the tenacity of one man for waiting almost seven hours at the end of a massively long line to vote on Super Tuesday at a Texas Southern University polling place — and he didn't cast his ballot until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
But according to a report by the Texan, records show Rogers isn't eligible to vote under state law.
The outlet indicated that Texas Department of Public Safety records show Rogers is on parole for a 1995 second-degree felony offense conviction for burglary — and that under Texas Election Law (Sec. 11.002), a convicted felon can't vote until the individual's sentence has been "fully discharged ... including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court."
The Texan reported that Rogers' parole doesn't end until June 13, 2020 — and yet he had a Harris County voter registration card when he arrived at the polling location Tuesday.
The outlet said that while the Harris County Clerk's office administers elections, the office of Ann Harris Bennett (D) — the county's Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registrar — is responsible for verification of eligible voter registrations.
The Harris County Voter Registrar's office on Friday told TheBlaze that "Rogers registered to vote in 2016 under another administration" and that an "office investigation" found exactly what the Texan found: Rogers "is not eligible to register to vote until his parole expires on June 13, 2020."
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:54 pm to Crimson Wraith
He started a conversation
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:56 pm to Crimson Wraith
quote:
But according to a report by the Texan, records show Rogers isn't eligible to vote under state law.
I'm sure he's the only one.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:57 pm to Crimson Wraith
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"Rogers registered to vote in 2016 under another administration" and that an "office investigation" found exactly what the Texan found: Rogers "is not eligible to register to vote until his parole expires on June 13, 2020."
What political party affiliation was the previous administration? Also, why was he allowed to register to vote in 2016, given that state law prohibits it?
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:58 pm to Crimson Wraith
Got to be bullshite. Barack taught us that voter fraud doesn’t happen.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 4:58 pm to Crimson Wraith
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a 1995 second-degree felony offense conviction for burglary — and that under Texas Election Law (Sec. 11.002), a convicted felon can't vote until the individual's sentence has been "fully discharged ... including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court."
muh voter suppression
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:01 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Texas man lauded by media for waiting almost 7 hours to vote, wasn't even eligible to vote
Stupid fricking Democrats at it again.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:05 pm to 93and99
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Stupid fricking Democrats at it again.
ehhh 50/50? They're smart enough to get away with murder...literally!
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:15 pm to Crimson Wraith
How is a guy serving a 25 yr sentence for burglary?
This isn’t robbery or murder or rape or anything. Seems harsh.
This isn’t robbery or murder or rape or anything. Seems harsh.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:16 pm to Crimson Wraith
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The outlet indicated that Texas Department of Public Safety records show Rogers is on parole for a 1995 second-degree felony offense conviction for burglary — and that under Texas Election Law (Sec. 11.002), a convicted felon can't vote until the individual's sentence has been "fully discharged ... including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court
We always knew this type of shite went down.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:36 pm to Bunyan
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He started a conversation
It was very brave and edgy of him.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:37 pm to BamaCoaster
Sentence, parole, and a period of probation after release would be my guess.
There are some people who get sentences suspended but are subject to long periods on probation as a trade off, with the sentence being imposed if they fail.
Think the “affluenza” kid who was allowed to go to college but pissed it away by getting shitfaced regularly when no alcohol use was part of his probation.
There are some people who get sentences suspended but are subject to long periods on probation as a trade off, with the sentence being imposed if they fail.
Think the “affluenza” kid who was allowed to go to college but pissed it away by getting shitfaced regularly when no alcohol use was part of his probation.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:38 pm to BamaCoaster
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How is a guy serving a 25 yr sentence for burglary?
It wasn't burglary/burglary.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:42 pm to Dale51
Who can we impeach for this?
Posted on 3/7/20 at 5:43 pm to GaDawg9977
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Who can we impeach for this?
TRUMP!!!!
Posted on 3/7/20 at 6:06 pm to Crimson Wraith
quote:i like it.
But according to a report by the Texan, records show Rogers isn't eligible to vote under state law.
probably best for all in the long run.
except for the media. but they have an excuse; none are journalist.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 6:07 pm to BamaCoaster
quote:may you get robbed and woke.
How is a guy serving a 25 yr sentence for burglary?
This isn’t robbery or murder or rape or anything. Seems harsh
Posted on 3/7/20 at 6:13 pm to GaDawg9977
quote:print the shirts.
Who can we impeach for this?
that is the media's job.
"Pres. Donald Trump likely to be impeached by the Democrat House due to ineligible voter.
Posted on 3/7/20 at 9:02 pm to Crimson Wraith
But Hillary won the popular vote
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