Note to Sonia (0.00 / 0)

Based on what I see in this section of commentary, I believe you are indeed interested in electoral integrity. That said, I'd like to ask a favor of you. Please visit, or re-visit, the section elsewhere devoted to HB3118 and set in motion by Mr. Maxey. A few moments ago my posting was the last item in a long series of remarks about the bill. Please read it. I became so vexed by what I read there, that I felt compelled to chime in; something I've never done. Since then, it has become apparent that the conversation ended shortly before I got there, or perhaps the participants were disbelieving of my contribution. I find this frustrating.

Everybody seems to be missing the point of the bill, and the bill is something that has been desperately needed in the Texas election code for as long as I can remember, which is a very very long time. It should not be allowed to die in committee. I am banking on an impression that you can reach other young folks who have the time and ability to take a fight to the legislature, perhaps making the passage of this bill a part of what you're already doing, provided you understand its implications. If you read my remarks in the other section, I'm sure you will.

Party raiding has made a big comeback lately. It is the reason why you're now faced with a very difficult task in unseating John Cornyn, a despicable Bush acolyte who would otherwise never have been elected. Crossover raids will only get worse in the future if not checked by this legislation.

The only thing wrong with HB3118 is that it elevates crossover voting from a class B misdemeanor to a felony, which is ridiculous given the basic practicalities of the bill. That part should be changed.

I'm too old to get out and make a fight of it, and all my allies are either long dead or in worse shape than me. All I can do anymore is try to share my experience and insights while I'm still able to.

Please acknowledge this message.

***Poll Catt*** 

Seen It All; Done Most Of It

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by: Poll Catt @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 03:42:04 AM UTC

I couldn't find the thread (0.00 / 0)

Can you post what thread the HB3118 is being discussed on.  I tried a search for that number and nothing came up on BOR.  Maybe the thread doesn't have that tag?

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by: sonia @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 17:54:41 PM UTC

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Nevermind I found it (0.00 / 0)

No Fireworks on the Closed Primary / Pure Party Primary Bill 

Wow that's a long thread, lots of discussion.

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by: sonia @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 18:02:01 PM UTC

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