Posted on 10/23/2004 5:01:34 PM PDT by COEXERJ145
CINCINNATI - A federal appeals court on Saturday reversed a lower court's ruling that Ohio voters could cast provisional ballots on Election Day anywhere in the county in which they are registered.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a provisional ballot cast outside a voter's home precinct isn't valid, agreeing with Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell. Federal law allows people to get provisional ballots if they are in the right jurisdiction. Blackwell, a Republican, defines that as a precinct, while Democrats say it's the voter's county.
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binding on all states in the 6th Circuit.
Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee
Yes indeed. This is the ruling that really had me worried. This is a great relief and answer to prayers.
The ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supports an order issued by Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell. Democrats had contended the Republican official's rules were too restrictive and intended to suppress the vote.
Republican official's rules??? How about the STATE LAW!
You'd have more of an impact if you voted in Missouri.
As I said earlier, Bush has all his bases covered.
It's not as if Republicans have been sitting on their butts for four years. Republicans are ready to counter the DemocRATS lawless attacks.
Actually, he is entitled since he pays taxes in two states, he should be able to vote for both states elections, except not Federal (President/VP).
Hope to God this stands! Provisional voting strikes me as one of the WORST ideas I've heard in a long time.
We don't need a federal database. The various states can check their lists against each other.
YoooHoooooooooo! FYI
I think your list is too short. Why should he get to vote for senators and congressmen from more than one state?
I look for big things from Blackwell.. Next Governor.. possibly.. He is undeniably one of the Rep's brightest stars. I could easily imagine him as a two year Governor spending alot of time.. making Hillary's life miserable.
THANK you, Mr. Blackwell, SIR!!
Sometimes the good guys DO win. Result: Bush wins OH and the Dumbocrats can choke on it.
Provisional votes and the Campaign Finance reform ! I think after this election if should become national law to require picture ID at time of voting! To heck with "racist" attacks from the left.
And I am sick of the "pc" stuff when it comes to profiling, if you look like the perpetrator of a crime- I don't care what minority group you belong too - just live with it.
Blackwell for Governor! Taft is a pu$$y!
The Ohio Democratic Party and a coalition of labor and voter rights groups argue that Blackwell's order discriminated against the poor and minorities, who tend to move more frequently. (http://apnews.myway.com/article/20041024/D85TFEK80.html)
What a crock. I don't give a flip if they move 365 times a year, they had better make sure they are registered to vote in the place they'll be living. This is a ruse and we all know it. They want those sorry crackheads voting in every precinct they can be bused to.
When Kerry talks about a million disenfranchised voters in Florida [I believe that is the number now], he must be talking about the million or so double or triple votes that weren't allowed.
Hey Kerry, you are a real so and so.
Excellent!!! Way to go Sixth Circuit!
Bump
Next one should be a judge ruling that Tom Daschle doesn't legally live in S. Dakota so he can't be Senator! Yahooty!
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