Posted on 11/01/2012 10:56:54 AM PDT by marktwain
For the last two elections, I have been a poll watcher for the Republican party. There are never enough volunteers, even though it is one of the most important and effective things you can do to protect our Constitution and society.
The clearest thing that we saw, was that when we had poll watchers in place, the voting percentages changed significantly in favor of Republicans.
In Yuma, as in many counties around the country, there has been a history of suspected fraud on the part of Democrats. In Yuma, it is mostly concerned with cross border voting and intimidation of voters who do not speak english well.
There were several polling places that we were most concerned about, and that is where we concentrated the available poll watcher.
Each state has rules about what is allowed at the polls. Usually, campaigning is not allowed within 75 feet of the polling place. Someone can help someone vote, but they cannot do it repeatedly. Election officials are to check that voting is done according to the rules, with voters checked off the rolls, and proper ID asked for where it is required.
I only saw small violations of the rules when I watched the polls, but it was clear that I was watching. I highly recommend carrying a clipboard and taking notes. Do not sit back in a corner where you cannot see what is going on.
In our state, once you leave the poll, you cannot reenter, so make sure that you can access the restrooms without leaving the poll (poll workers have to do this as well). Bring enough refreshments to last through the time that you will be there. I was there for 14 hours because of the lack of volunteers.
Becoming a poll watcher is easy. Contact your local Republican (or Liberterian) organization and volunteer. You should be given a breifing on the rules and a place and time to do your poll watching. It is not difficult work, but it is extremely important.
It is most important in those areas dominated by Obama supporters. This is where you can make a difference far beyond your single vote. If you are feeling as though you do not make a difference, this is where you can make a significant difference.
One day of your time, that is what is required.
On next Tuesday, I will be at a Poll, watching, with clipboard in hand.
Where will you be?
i will be campaigning all day ... various activities.
In mark twain territory.
I was asked to be and have accepted here in Richmond, VA.
I signed on to be an election judge. Brutal training... 3+ hours, coming at you like a fire hose, no breaks. I’m still reviewing the manual. Have to be at the polling place at 5AM, close it down at 7PM... pack everything up , transmit results, and then get to quit for the day.
Cook County. I doubt if any shenanigans will be going on in my precinct. Suburbs.
If you see anyone from the UN - give em hell.
Absolutely. I was a poll watcher for Keith Rothfus in 2010, and God willing, I’ll do it again on Tuesday.
I am election judge.
I’d like to say that I’ll be a poll watcher, but alas, I’ll be working a 12-hour day shift instead. In fact, for the first time in my life, I voted early because of work.
I will be working at the polls as an election inspector.
You don’t think it’s too late?
Normally I would but I will be out of town next week.
We’ll be poll watching and doing tare-sheets in Kingman, AZ, Mohave County.
We’ll be poll watching and doing tare-sheets in Kingman, AZ, Mohave County.
I’m not sure what I’ll be doing counts as poll watching. But I’ll be there with smart phone in hand.
ORCA?
I was a poll watcher in 2010. This year I will be an election clerk in a rather big Republican precinct.
I will be a poll watcher in Hamilton County, OH, as part of Romney’s Project Orca. I attended a training session today.
Yes.
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