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Quinn signs law to let 17-year-olds vote in primaries (Illinois)
Chicago Tribune ^
| 7/03/13
| Rick Pearson
Posted on 07/07/2013 8:18:42 AM PDT by Libloather
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And 16-year-olds are destined to become 17-year-olds.
To: Libloather
To: Libloather
Quinn. Must. Go.
Good Lord I hate this hell-hole of a state. I swear I'm dead and in purgatory for something I did while I was alive.... I can find no other rational reason for the crap that happens in this state.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:22:42 AM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: Libloather
I don’t understand laws. How can one person in that capacity
make such a law that will effect the whole country because of the outcome of elections? Can’t something be done to squelch it?
I can see where 0bama might get away with making millions of illegals ‘citizens’ just for votes, but this guy deciding this is a bit much.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:24:57 AM PDT
by
TribalPrincess2U
(0bama's agenda—Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
To: Libloather
This in a state where you’re lucky if the 17-year-olds can read.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:26:00 AM PDT
by
Stosh
To: Libloather
Vote fraud must be getting tougher for Illinois Dems.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:29:49 AM PDT
by
dowcaet
To: Libloather
It was better when the age to vote was 21. Few US young people age 17-21 are interested in the ins and outs of politics, the economy or realize that wishes acted on sometimes have unfortunate consequences.
The young are impressionable consumers who think daddy will cover their debts, follow trends however silly, they are self-centered and only offer sympathy if it gains them status or rewards. Their education has omitted most of the history about what the constitution and freedom means. The military is about the only finishing school that offers them the necessary values and truths of America.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:30:01 AM PDT
by
RicocheT
(Where neither their property nor their honor is touched, most men live content, Niccolo Machiavelli)
To: Stosh
“This in a state where youre lucky if the 17-year-olds can read”
Not a problem, all candidates with a “D” next to them will be pre-cast. Nothing more to be done than drop it in the Ballet Box, and an escort will be available for the ones so dumb they can’t find the box.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:30:10 AM PDT
by
DAC21
To: Libloather
Except of course for those 17 year olds who are home schooled.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:30:32 AM PDT
by
Huskrrrr
To: Libloather
So he wants to influence candidates that are up for primary eh? What could go wrong with bus loads of impressionable 17 year-olds being brought in to screw with the GOP.
To: Stosh
This in a state where youre lucky if the 17-year-olds can read. Not to worry. I'm sure the right people will instruct them when voting, "look for the 'D'; it means 'free'".
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:31:38 AM PDT
by
Flick Lives
(We're going to be just like the old Soviet Union, but with free cell phones!)
To: RicocheT
Few US young people age 17-21 are interested in the ins and outs of politics, the economy or realize that wishes acted on sometimes have unfortunate consequences.
I didn't have much interest in voting till I was nearly 35.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:38:30 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
To: Libloather
In Ohio 17 year olds who will be 18 by the next general election are allowed to vote for candidates only (not on issues). This makes sense, considering that they will be able to vote for the candidates who win the primary, so they should have a voice in choosing candidates in the primary.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:38:52 AM PDT
by
GGpaX4DumpedTea
(I am a Tea Party descendant...steeped in the Constitutional Republic given to us by the Founders)
To: Libloather
How will they prove they are 17? Photo ID? That can’t be fair. Disenfranchised voters and all.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:39:21 AM PDT
by
TangoLimaSierra
(To the left the truth looks like Right-Wing extremism.)
To: GGpaX4DumpedTea
In Michigan you can register to vote in the primary at 17 but only if you’re going to be 18 by primary day.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:43:25 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
To: Libloather
One of the reasons Democrats forever win. They are constantly taking advantage of the killer egalitarianism prejudices and adding voters among the soul sick, the stupid youth, felons, aliens etc. Soon the Republicans will not even need to show up for an election. Lord! The Republicans are stupid they played Democrats lite forgetting that the "the coalition" wanted Democratic heavy.
Look at the census breakdowns and tease out the 17 year olds and one will determine how many voters the Democrats added in Illinois.
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:52:57 AM PDT
by
AEMILIUS PAULUS
(It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
To: Libloather
Statement: "Sponsoring Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, said in a statement that the measure was only fair since 18-year-olds are already voting for candidates in the general election.
Response: Why stop at 17. Are not three year olds already voting in elections?
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:54:38 AM PDT
by
AEMILIUS PAULUS
(It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
To: Libloather
The Dems just hate free and fair elections by an informed electorate of legal citizens.
They are always angling to game the election system.
Perhaps is is occurring to older voters (say, 18 and up) that Democrat governance inevitably leads to economic pain and suffering. .
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posted on
07/07/2013 8:59:16 AM PDT
by
Seaplaner
(Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
To: cripplecreek
I didn't have much interest in voting till I was nearly 35. At the age of 69, I've lost all interest in participating in the fraud we call "elections."
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posted on
07/07/2013 9:01:04 AM PDT
by
Roccus
(POLITICIAN...............a four letter word spelled with ten letters.)
To: Libloather
This is about the only case where I believe a new Federal law should intervene. Voters must be age 21 with state-issued photo ID.
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