A judge has ruled that an Iowa county must reject 50,000 applications for absentee ballots for November’s presidential election.
50,000 Voter Forms Already Filled Out
Judge Ian Thornhill on Thursday made a ruling that agreed with a lawsuit by President Trump’s campaign against three Iowa counties regarding absentee ballots. Thornhill noted that the elections commissioner for Linn County overstepped his legal mark by pre-filling absentee ballots with the personal information of voters.
Linn County Auditor, Joel Miller, a Democrat, had in July sent out the forms including names, dates of birth, and voter identification numbers, with a supposed goal to “make it as easy as possible” to vote by absentee ballots during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thornhill: Miller Violated A “Clear Directive”
Thornhill has now issued an injunction to Miller, informing him that all 50,000 voters must receive a written notification letting them know that they must either create new requests for absentee ballots, or vote in person in November.
He argued that Miller had violated a “clear directive” from Iowa’s Secretary of State, Paul Pate, which informed county officials that voter forms must be sent off anonymously in order to protect the identities of potential voters.
This is one of the first big wins for President Trump and his campaign in the state of Iowa. Another hearing is set to take place on Friday for Woodbury County, which has had 14,000 ballot requests returned, and in Johnson County, a Democrat stronghold, which has also had thousands of ballot requests sent back.
How Much Voter Fraud Will There Be In November?
It follows a ruling in New Jersey last week, where a judge ruled that a municipal election was “irreversibly tainted” by a mail-in voting fraud. An investigation caused 20% of ballots of to be rejected, and charges of voter fraud were brought against Democrat councilman Alex Mendez (the supposed victor), another councilman, and two other men.
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I wonder how many Americans will believe that November’s election could be “irreversibly tainted” by the actions of Democrat officials like Joel Miller?
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The democrat party is a criminal enterprise. All involved are criminals or are brainless minions for closing their eyes to all the illegal activities. How can anyone with a conscience belong to such a party.
The democrat party is a criminal enterprise. All involved are criminals or are brainless minions for closing their eyes to all the illegal activities. How can anyone with a conscience belong to such a party.
Any mass mailout of ballots should be declared illegal regardless of personal information. The only mail in votes that count should be those by voters that requested an absentee ballot. Stamps are cheaper than a trip to a polling location so don't give me poop about suppressing the vote.
Any mass mailout of ballots should be declared illegal regardless of personal information. The only mail in votes that count should be those by voters that requested an absentee ballot. Stamps are cheaper than a trip to a polling location so don't give me poop about suppressing the vote.
Democrats, especially the ones in the Republican Party, are Dirty.
The entire Media is Dirty.
Bureaucrats are Dirty.
The Courts are very Dirty.
The Unions are Dirty.
President Trump is always right just as Demmies are always evil.
President Trump is always right just as Demmies are always evil.
The only reason I have seen for mail-inn voting (not absentee ballot) is so that the democrats can cheat. Read any news, mainstream media, or not and you will know that's the democrats real goal. To cheat and rig the election and mail-in voting makes it easier for them to do.
That judge just made it to the demmies hit list.
That judge just made it to the demmies hit list.
Vote in person or don't vote at all, The Democrats would loose their Ghost voters giving us a fair election.
I used an absentee ballot when I was working and couldn't make it to the polls in person. Now I am retired and have no reason not to vote in person.
I used an absentee ballot when I was working and couldn't make it to the polls in person. Now I am retired and have no reason not to vote in person.
Why didn't Miller complete his felonious act by also voting for Biden on those absentee ballots, as well–an extra measure to "avoid confusion . . . !"
My father was a lifelong Republican. After he passed away, he voted Demokratik, every election. Funny how that works!
My father was a lifelong Republican. After he passed away, he voted Demokratik, every election. Funny how that works!
I just signed up for ballot counting in Florida. I was informed by the Supervisor of Elections that they dont handle that. There are 3 separate "Staffing Agencies" that will be counting the votes and if I want to participate I have to contact them for employment. The Supervisor of elections only gets the tally. Makes me wonder who is the owner of these staffing agencies? Then I get a card, from Postcards to voters.org and what it says is "When Blank County Dems vote by mail…..Dems Win!" Im a democrat but I want a fair election. What I see here is more than a potential to cheat!! And aint the Republicans going to be doing the cheating. I have yet to receive anything like this from Republicans.
And they have to show an ID to vote/get the check.
And they have to show an ID to vote/get the check.
OliveSailboat, that was great! I bet there would be NO mail ins for the demorats to steal.
A lot People had no problem making to the bank with their Stimulus checks to cash them,, maybe they should hand out Stimulus checks to the people when they show up to cast their votes at the ballot box.. Zooooooom problem solved…
A lot People had no problem making to the bank with their Stimulus checks to cash them,, maybe they should hand out Stimulus checks to the people when they show up to cast their votes at the ballot box.. Zooooooom problem solved…
All 50,000 ballots are made out to Jose Jimenez . Pelosi tried to get paper ballots attached to relief checks and relief checks made out to non citizens. I guess they have to keep trying. Christians look forward to a victory over death, they are hoping to stay out of jail. That's why Hilary and other top Demos have advised Joe not to conceded the election no matter how bad he loses, why should voter fraud worry them, so many crimes so little time.
Absentee Ballots or MAIL-IN Ballots???? The TWO are quite DIFFERENT!!!
Mail-In ballots are what the CRIMINAL Leftists are mailing to EVERYONE.
Absentee Ballots are REQUESTED by the voter and then, USUALLY, has to be witnessed by a Notary before mailing them back. And one can only request an Absentee ballot with GOOD REASON; ie 'I cannot vote on this date because I'll be out of the country'; 'I'll be in surgery on that date'; ect.
Absentee Ballots or MAIL-IN Ballots???? The TWO are quite DIFFERENT!!!
Mail-In ballots are what the CRIMINAL Leftists are mailing to EVERYONE.
Absentee Ballots are REQUESTED by the voter and then, USUALLY, has to be witnessed by a Notary before mailing them back. And one can only request an Absentee ballot with GOOD REASON; ie 'I cannot vote on this date because I'll be out of the country'; 'I'll be in surgery on that date'; ect.
Amazing!! How much money has been spent in the past sending herds of poll watchers to backwoods countries all over the world to make sure their elections were "fair and honest". Now these Dem thieves want to turn our system into a farce. Myself, I'm voting in person. I dont trust them. Just how difficult is it to go vote? Cant be any harder than roaming around the grocery store, the local dollar store or Wally. If you dont want to protect your vote by voting in person, you're just too damn lazy. Early voting gives averybody the opportunity to cast their vote.
Thank you. I worked two jobs for roughly 30 years–and I never missed voting in any elections.
Thank you. I worked two jobs for roughly 30 years–and I never missed voting in any elections.
Frank Nitty, Fabulous response! What a bunch of lazy people! Outside of people with disabilities, or are sick, if you can drop it off, go to the food mart, go to work, you can go vote!
Thank you. The important thing is voting and getting our votes counted.
Thank you. The important thing is voting and getting our votes counted.
You don't have to wait in line to cast your vote as the polling places are very short of staff to assist with in person voting. By dropping it off @ the polling place you know your vote is in…..Also since Arizona allows early voting you can drop it off at a designated place prior to the polls opening. Not to mention some of us have work schedules that don't accommodate the hours to vote in person….some of us work 10-12 hour shifts on election days! Kudos to you for being able to do your civic duty in person….God bless!
And as old boss of mine liked to say, "Slim and none. And slim just left town!"
And as old boss of mine liked to say, "Slim and none. And slim just left town!"
Exactly. It will take a lot of us. That's the point. Also, this isn't about the eligibility of the candidate. It's about the validity of the vote. The Republicans are much less likely to go for voter fraud (it has apparently happened, but not to the extent it has with Democrats), and would no doubt love to sue the pants off the Democrats. Moreover, as the potentially wronged party, they have the standing we as individual voters might or might not have.
The hope is that if enough of us put the Democrats on notice that we are watching before hand, they might decide it isn't worth it. Slim and none, I know, but it's not like it will take much time for any given one of us to check out a few websites and send a few emails.
Exactly. It will take a lot of us. That's the point. Also, this isn't about the eligibility of the candidate. It's about the validity of the vote. The Republicans are much less likely to go for voter fraud (it has apparently happened, but not to the extent it has with Democrats), and would no doubt love to sue the pants off the Democrats. Moreover, as the potentially wronged party, they have the standing we as individual voters might or might not have.
The hope is that if enough of us put the Democrats on notice that we are watching before hand, they might decide it isn't worth it. Slim and none, I know, but it's not like it will take much time for any given one of us to check out a few websites and send a few emails.
True. But unless a lot of us are doing this, it won't matter in a court of law. Look at how all the lawsuits challenging Obama's eligibility, or lack thereof, were ignored.
True. But unless a lot of us are doing this, it won't matter in a court of law. Look at how all the lawsuits challenging Obama's eligibility, or lack thereof, were ignored.
You're probably right–and I certainly wouldn't trust anything the Dems gave me in writing. But that's not the point. The point is we would be making it very clear that we are watching them. And anything in writing is documentation usable in a court of law, should there be shenanigans. The Lefties are sure as heck documenting everything they do. We should be doing likewise.
Interesting idea, but as the old adage goes, the devil is in the details. I don't think nearly enough folks would participate in this effort–and I am not sure I would trust anything the Democrats said in response . . . !
Interesting idea, but as the old adage goes, the devil is in the details. I don't think nearly enough folks would participate in this effort–and I am not sure I would trust anything the Democrats said in response . . . !
Actually, they do pay election judges, but the election judges must be registered with a party, and they must be available for the entire day (about 6 a.m. to sometime after 7 p.m. depending on how busy it is. I was once at a polling place till midnight).
lt occurred to me while commenting on a YouTube video that one way for us to reduce the likelihood of fraud is for enough people to contact their county elections office and very politely ask them how they plan to prevent voter fraud, and if it's possible to get the answer in writing. Nothing more, nothing less. This lets the elections people know we are watching them and there'd better not be anything fishy going on or there will be consequences. But it will take a lot of people across the country committing to doing this (and making sure they avoid any evidence of anger or threat). We should also contact the Republican and Democrat Party HQ in our towns and counties, and ask the same question, in the same calm, quiet manner. If that doesn't get the attention of everyone who might even consider cheating, I don't know what would
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Actually, they do pay election judges, but the election judges must be registered with a party, and they must be available for the entire day (about 6 a.m. to sometime after 7 p.m. depending on how busy it is. I was once at a polling place till midnight).
lt occurred to me while commenting on a YouTube video that one way for us to reduce the likelihood of fraud is for enough people to contact their county elections office and very politely ask them how they plan to prevent voter fraud, and if it's possible to get the answer in writing. Nothing more, nothing less. This lets the elections people know we are watching them and there'd better not be anything fishy going on or there will be consequences. But it will take a lot of people across the country committing to doing this (and making sure they avoid any evidence of anger or threat). We should also contact the Republican and Democrat Party HQ in our towns and counties, and ask the same question, in the same calm, quiet manner. If that doesn't get the attention of everyone who might even consider cheating, I don't know what would
I'd be interested in your thoughts.
People should pressure their elected officials to keep those polling places open. There is no excuse for not doing so–and they should be voted out of office if they cannot or won't do this. They can PAY temporary emplyees to work the polling places, if need be. NO EXCUSES ARE VALID!
People should pressure their elected officials to keep those polling places open. There is no excuse for not doing so–and they should be voted out of office if they cannot or won't do this. They can PAY temporary emplyees to work the polling places, if need be. NO EXCUSES ARE VALID!
There aren't going to be very many polling places in states (and counties, like mine), that have decided to go mail-in. The big problem is lack of enough election judges (usually little old ladies and a few old men, all of whom are rightly concerned about getting COVID-19). Voting absentee and delivering in person at least saves time at the polling place. Plus it can be done early, usually up to 5 business days prior to the election itself, which also reduces the pressure on the Elections Offices. Some places will have secure drop boxes (CO did back in 16 and 18, where the boxes were at the county DMV). Not sure yet what Gallatin County (MT) will do about secure drop boxes, but will be watching for that info. Little known fact. Once your vote is recorded, you can check the Secretary of State page of your state government website to make sure it says you've voted. Who you've voted for will (or should) NEVER appear there, only that you did vote. This is partly to ensure that people don't vote more than once, since the local Elections Office also has access to that information.
There aren't going to be very many polling places in states (and counties, like mine), that have decided to go mail-in. The big problem is lack of enough election judges (usually little old ladies and a few old men, all of whom are rightly concerned about getting COVID-19). Voting absentee and delivering in person at least saves time at the polling place. Plus it can be done early, usually up to 5 business days prior to the election itself, which also reduces the pressure on the Elections Offices. Some places will have secure drop boxes (CO did back in 16 and 18, where the boxes were at the county DMV). Not sure yet what Gallatin County (MT) will do about secure drop boxes, but will be watching for that info. Little known fact. Once your vote is recorded, you can check the Secretary of State page of your state government website to make sure it says you've voted. Who you've voted for will (or should) NEVER appear there, only that you did vote. This is partly to ensure that people don't vote more than once, since the local Elections Office also has access to that information.
If you are hand delivering your ballot, why not vote in person at the polling place? Just curious. I have never used an absentee or mail-in ballot in the 44 years I have been a registered voter.
I also vote mail in & have done it for years. I hand deliver my ballot to the county recorder or one of the polling places in person. As a former letter carrier I don't trust the work ethic of some of employees of the current USPS….they aren't as well trained nor does it seem they value the sanctity or security of the mail! There have been too many arrested for "throwing away" mail, stealing & not delivering to the right locations. God help us all in this election……#Trump2020 #NOTjoe&theHo