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William769

(55,830 posts)
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:38 PM Mar 2020

Ohio governor recommends delaying Tuesday's primary until June amid coronavirus pandemic

(CNN)Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he is recommending moving the state's primary election slated to take place on Tuesday to June over fears around the spread of the novel coronavirus.

"It is clear that tomorrow's in person voting does not conform, and cannot conform with these CDC guidelines. We cannot conduct this election tomorrow, the in-person voting for 13 hours tomorrow, and conform to these guidelines," DeWine said.

"We should not be in a situation where the votes of these individuals, who are conflicted, are suppressed. It is therefore my recommendation after talking with the secretary of state, talking with the attorney general, talking with the lieutenant governor, that voting be extended until June 2. That no in-person voting occur today, but rather that in-person voting occur on June 2, but between now and then that absentee ballot voting be permitted."

DeWine, though, says he does not have the power to postpone the primary unilaterally and will now go to court to request the delay.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/politics/ohio-primary/index.html

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Ohio governor recommends delaying Tuesday's primary until June amid coronavirus pandemic (Original Post) William769 Mar 2020 OP
Fucking DeWine. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #1
How funny that everyone was booing Disney last night with 10,000 visitors jimfields33 Mar 2020 #41
If you cannot see the difference, then I pity you. nt William769 Mar 2020 #42
Please. Nothing wrong with June 3rd. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #44
Not if you support Trump...it only helps them. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #45
I sure port Bernie! jimfields33 Mar 2020 #46
So then Demsrule86 is correct. William769 Mar 2020 #48
I guess. I don't not know. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #49
West Virginia's primary is scheduled for May 12. Staph Mar 2020 #55
What message? Butterflylady Mar 2020 #65
+++++++++++++++ emmaverybo Mar 2020 #72
You are the one to be pitted. former9thward Mar 2020 #82
Election worker doesn't have to show up if they feel unsafe William769 Mar 2020 #83
"Pitted", as in an olive? George II Mar 2020 #84
Dumb kcr Mar 2020 #85
republican governors all nt msongs Mar 2020 #2
It is unlikely that a court would decide this the day before the election. NCProgressive Mar 2020 #3
I hope you are right. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #5
I guess last night didn't go so well? ucrdem Mar 2020 #4
That is an understatement...Bernie imploded. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #6
Coronavirus to the rescue. ucrdem Mar 2020 #7
I never held Sanders in high esteem and I was right...his is behaving badly and helping Trump. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #13
Maybe I'm missing something... what does this thread have to do with Sanders? n/t thesquanderer Mar 2020 #23
Low turnout would help sanders..... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #38
Last night Sanders and his people started putting out we can't go thru with primary. Now Repub LizBeth Mar 2020 #39
Pushing online to stop primaries. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #43
As someone who will be voting tomorrow, (Ohio) I hope they do postpone. SamKnause Mar 2020 #8
Right...all Sanders supporters feel that way as tomorrow is his last chance...and he will lose badly Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #11
Sanders needs to drop out even if all are postponed ThisIsNotPossible Mar 2020 #9
YEs. He knows he has lost. He needs to step out and get behind Biden. LizBeth Mar 2020 #40
Nothing like being late to the party bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #10
Ohio is in pretty good shape and tomorrow will be a helleva lot better than June. erlewyne Mar 2020 #12
And then in June, when it's still bad, then what? Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #14
We will have to see if the court agrees with that. LisaL Mar 2020 #15
Live update: No in-person voting will take place in Tuesday's primary in Ohio, governor says ucrdem Mar 2020 #16
WTF does that mean? LisaL Mar 2020 #17
I think they're still waiting on a court decision ucrdem Mar 2020 #18
The decision won't be contested. So looks like no primary tomorrow. LisaL Mar 2020 #19
Score one for Trump ucrdem Mar 2020 #20
At this rate, I don't think we will even have a general election. LisaL Mar 2020 #21
The general election is part of the constitution. The primaries are not. n/t pampango Mar 2020 #22
But we got to have a candidate. LisaL Mar 2020 #24
Both parties may have to avoid having a convention. There is little suspense who will be pampango Mar 2020 #25
Apparently not a done deal yet. LisaL Mar 2020 #32
Sanders concedes immediately. That is how. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #52
If your candidate would stop running negative shitty ads against Biden, I would not worry...but he Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #50
That is what DeWine True Blue American Mar 2020 #34
He has to have court order. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #47
Seems a judge still needs to rule on this. honest.abe Mar 2020 #26
You are right! True Blue American Mar 2020 #36
Sanders put this out yesterday, Trump helped him today saying 10 people. LizBeth Mar 2020 #27
World Wars didn't move our elections. C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #28
again how about mail in balots ? AllaN01Bear Mar 2020 #29
Exactly! There are less disruptive options than delaying the votes. nt spooky3 Mar 2020 #31
Mike did say True Blue American Mar 2020 #37
Three ass kickings rather than four. Alas. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #30
Not a done deal yet in OH. LisaL Mar 2020 #33
Thanks. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #75
We will be voting in Florida tomorrow, despite Bernie's angst. William769 Mar 2020 #35
Yay.. and be Safe! Cha Mar 2020 #54
Me too. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #77
Good to know.. Mahalo, Scurrilous! Cha Mar 2020 #53
Hey Cha. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #76
You probably did.. Cha Mar 2020 #78
I go there for the latest talking points from Bernie. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #79
"..free thinkers.." lol Cha Mar 2020 #80
LOL Good news about Ohio. Back to four decisive victory wins. Scurrilous Mar 2020 #81
Illinois is going ahead with them as well. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #51
Denied! honest.abe Mar 2020 #56
Where? What? Details please. nt Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #57
Twitter honest.abe Mar 2020 #58
Thank you. I just found details on twitter myself. Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #59
Great news honest.abe Mar 2020 #60
I think so. Old bern would have loved to have another several weeks to run Kahuna7 Mar 2020 #61
Not so fast William769 Mar 2020 #62
A huge giant freaking mess. LisaL Mar 2020 #64
Probably just for this reason. William769 Mar 2020 #66
And why is contradictory information being reported? LisaL Mar 2020 #67
Fox 28 Columbus says it was denied. honest.abe Mar 2020 #68
Who do we believe? William769 Mar 2020 #69
I think CNN is confused. honest.abe Mar 2020 #70
Let's hope so. William769 Mar 2020 #71
CNN already corrected it. LisaL Mar 2020 #74
It's going to be a huge mess. LisaL Mar 2020 #63
Judge denies. we can do it Mar 2020 #73
 

jimfields33

(18,924 posts)
41. How funny that everyone was booing Disney last night with 10,000 visitors
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:22 PM
Mar 2020

But it’s cool to let a million go vote and spread it around.

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William769

(55,830 posts)
42. If you cannot see the difference, then I pity you. nt
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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jimfields33

(18,924 posts)
44. Please. Nothing wrong with June 3rd.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:28 PM
Mar 2020

Heck I’m Florida and will be voting tomorrow but really if we can’t do anything else then why not postpone everything until this is over. I pity you too.

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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
45. Not if you support Trump...it only helps them.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:29 PM
Mar 2020
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jimfields33

(18,924 posts)
46. I sure port Bernie!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:30 PM
Mar 2020

It helps him to keep getting his incredible message out.

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William769

(55,830 posts)
48. So then Demsrule86 is correct.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:33 PM
Mar 2020

Good to know.

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jimfields33

(18,924 posts)
49. I guess. I don't not know.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:39 PM
Mar 2020

Weird nobody is upset that West Virginia is postponing until June.

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Staph

(6,346 posts)
55. West Virginia's primary is scheduled for May 12.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:03 PM
Mar 2020

But I haven't heard anything about delaying the primary. Could you post a link?

It's a bit early to make that decision.


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Butterflylady

(3,990 posts)
65. What message?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:25 PM
Mar 2020

He has the same lines all the time. By now everybody knows them by heart. Biden is going win the nomination. That's just the way it is.

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former9thward

(33,424 posts)
82. You are the one to be pitted.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:26 PM
Mar 2020

You want to sacrifice election worker for a win, Pathetic.

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William769

(55,830 posts)
83. Election worker doesn't have to show up if they feel unsafe
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:35 PM
Mar 2020

The person I responded to showing faux outrage is still going to go vote tomorrow.

Sanders planted the seed After he lost the Debate miserably (notice he didn't mention it before the debate), his minions carried the charge to no avail and now you all are pissed that you couldn't stop the democratic process. Yes Bernie is going to lose all States tomorrow including Ohio.

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George II

(67,782 posts)
84. "Pitted", as in an olive?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:49 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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msongs

(70,178 posts)
2. republican governors all nt
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:41 PM
Mar 2020
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NCProgressive

(1,315 posts)
3. It is unlikely that a court would decide this the day before the election.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:44 PM
Mar 2020
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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
4. I guess last night didn't go so well?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:44 PM
Mar 2020
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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
6. That is an understatement...Bernie imploded.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:46 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
7. Coronavirus to the rescue.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:49 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
13. I never held Sanders in high esteem and I was right...his is behaving badly and helping Trump.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:09 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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thesquanderer

(12,347 posts)
23. Maybe I'm missing something... what does this thread have to do with Sanders? n/t
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:42 PM
Mar 2020
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getagrip_already

(17,440 posts)
38. Low turnout would help sanders.....
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:15 PM
Mar 2020

If over 30's stay home due to confusion it could tilt the outcome.

Bernie is surely trying to manipulate and take advantage of chaos and confusion, rather than just suspending.

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LizBeth

(10,823 posts)
39. Last night Sanders and his people started putting out we can't go thru with primary. Now Repub
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:16 PM
Mar 2020

Governors and Trump himself with ten people guideline are ensuring the primary gets held off.

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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
43. Pushing online to stop primaries.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:28 PM
Mar 2020
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SamKnause

(13,806 posts)
8. As someone who will be voting tomorrow, (Ohio) I hope they do postpone.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:53 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
11. Right...all Sanders supporters feel that way as tomorrow is his last chance...and he will lose badly
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:04 PM
Mar 2020

Consider the General though Sanders has lost.

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9. Sanders needs to drop out even if all are postponed
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:54 PM
Mar 2020

You have to question his motives in the event that he fails to call it a day, because there’s no path to the nomination and an extended period of attack ads and strife would only help Trump. It would be a beautiful thing for Bernie Sanders, knowing he now cannot win, to suspend his campaign and get working with Joe Biden; I guarantee if he did that now he’d end up having far more of an influence on the general election platform.

In fairness to DeWine, this is consistent with his closure of bars and restaurants. Regardless of affiliation, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, even though June 2nd seems like an incredibly long delay. I believe moving to 100% absentee voting would have been a better, more pragmatic move.

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LizBeth

(10,823 posts)
40. YEs. He knows he has lost. He needs to step out and get behind Biden.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:17 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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bucolic_frolic

(47,018 posts)
10. Nothing like being late to the party
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:58 PM
Mar 2020

If DeWine went any slower he'd be going backwards

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erlewyne

(1,115 posts)
12. Ohio is in pretty good shape and tomorrow will be a helleva lot better than June.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:07 PM
Mar 2020

I expect to vote quickly tomorrow, It is always fast for me.
No congregating, get in and get out.

I dread the grocery more but I have to do it (groceries).

My concerns are I have two full time nurses who are quite busy
living in my house. My daughter lives two miles away and she is
a nurse in a retirement home and my wife spends more time at
her home (grandchildren) than she does in our house (well, it seems
that way). That makes three nurses.
We are all very healthy right now. My home has seven registered
voters living here (odd, it's not that big). We can easily vote because
it is about three blocks away and we are registered Democrats.
Oh, wait, my grand daughter already voted, she has to be out of
town.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)
14. And then in June, when it's still bad, then what?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:12 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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LisaL

(46,608 posts)
15. We will have to see if the court agrees with that.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 03:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
16. Live update: No in-person voting will take place in Tuesday's primary in Ohio, governor says
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:02 PM
Mar 2020
https://news.google.com/articles/CAIiEIsHGQTKMdNqqanAHH_6bsIqGAgEKg8IACoHCAowjtSUCjC30XQw36e5AQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen

The Washington Post
19 minutes ago

More than this I can't get, as I don't have a WaPo account ATM, but it looks like they're going with some kind of curbside-only voting ...
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LisaL

(46,608 posts)
17. WTF does that mean?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:04 PM
Mar 2020

DeWine doesn't have the power to cancel the primary. He was going to have to go to court.
If no in person voting will take place, how exactly are we supposed to vote?

If I were to vote in a presidential
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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
18. I think they're still waiting on a court decision
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:09 PM
Mar 2020

It looks like Arizona is also wavering ...

Sophia Solis, spokesperson for the Arizona secretary of state, told BuzzFeed News that the Arizona primary is currently on track, but left room for that to change. "The situation is developing, but at this time we are still moving ahead with tomorrow’s Presidential Preference Election," she said.


https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/henrygomez/coronavirus-primaries-ohio-florida-illinois-arizona

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LisaL

(46,608 posts)
19. The decision won't be contested. So looks like no primary tomorrow.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:10 PM
Mar 2020

DeWine instructed the decision not to be contested.
"Election Day in Ohio has been postponed to June 2."
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-ohio-primary-delayed-until-june-2-if-court-agrees

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ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
20. Score one for Trump
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:12 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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LisaL

(46,608 posts)
21. At this rate, I don't think we will even have a general election.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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pampango

(24,692 posts)
22. The general election is part of the constitution. The primaries are not. n/t
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:32 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
24. But we got to have a candidate.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:43 PM
Mar 2020

How are we going to even select one? Would they be able to have a convention?

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pampango

(24,692 posts)
25. Both parties may have to avoid having a convention. There is little suspense who will be
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:52 PM
Mar 2020

the nominee for each party. How do the parties make this official? One of a million questions that have to be worked out in the middle of this pandemic.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
32. Apparently not a done deal yet.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:08 PM
Mar 2020

The article changed.
"However, about 12 hours ahead of that scheduled opening, a Franklin County Common Pleas court judge still was considering whether to grant the request — throwing elections workers across Ohio into confusion."
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-ohio-primary-delayed-until-june-2-if-court-agrees

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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
52. Sanders concedes immediately. That is how.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:55 PM
Mar 2020
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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
50. If your candidate would stop running negative shitty ads against Biden, I would not worry...but he
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:41 PM
Mar 2020

is finished in the primary...he only helps Trump. He should concede.

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True Blue American

(18,166 posts)
34. That is what DeWine
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:11 PM
Mar 2020

Said in his Press Conference today.

Sherrod Brown, Dick Durbin and Ed Markey are doing a number on McConnell. Why he insisted on going to Ky. For 3 days.

Gohmert held up the House bill for some reason. Those so and so’s do not care who dies.

Sherrod said McConnell would jump real quick if the Airlines ask for a bailout! But 4 days have now passed and nothing for the $12 an hour who is not-working! Now Manchin!

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Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
47. He has to have court order.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:30 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
26. Seems a judge still needs to rule on this.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:52 PM
Mar 2020
"Because the authority to shift election day does not reside with the Ohio Secretary of State, this change must be enacted by either a legal order or an act of the state legislature," LaRose's office said in a statement, adding, "If a judge were to order the primary election should not be held on March 17, Secretary LaRose is prepared to recommend moving election day to June 2."

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/ohio-governor-calls-state-postpone-tuesday-s-primary-elections-n1160816


"The power to suspend an election, the power to delay an election, is not one we have. It rests with the legislature and the courts," Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said at the press conference. "I hope and anticipate the judge will agree with us."

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/16/ohio-governor-recommends-postponing-tuesdays-primary-132340


Its not entirely clear what's exactly is going to happen here.
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LizBeth

(10,823 posts)
27. Sanders put this out yesterday, Trump helped him today saying 10 people.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:55 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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C_U_L8R

(45,695 posts)
28. World Wars didn't move our elections.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 04:56 PM
Mar 2020

Republicans or viruses shouldn't.

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AllaN01Bear

(23,057 posts)
29. again how about mail in balots ?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:00 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

spooky3

(36,214 posts)
31. Exactly! There are less disruptive options than delaying the votes. nt
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:06 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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True Blue American

(18,166 posts)
37. Mike did say
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:15 PM
Mar 2020

The elderly should vote from home. We shall see.

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Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
30. Three ass kickings rather than four. Alas.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:04 PM
Mar 2020
Ohio governor recommends delaying Tuesday's primary until June amid coronavirus pandemic

'The three other states set to vote on Tuesday -- Arizona, Florida and Illinois -- have said they are moving ahead with their planned elections.

Florida's Secretary of State said Sunday evening that each county's supervisor has been provided with guidance from the CDC and the state department of health to ensure they're keeping voters safe. They've also been provided with information on sanitizing voting machines.

And state officials from Illinois have been encouraging early voting in the face of the coronavirus, with the city of Chicago extending early voting hours through 7 p.m. CT on Monday and Governor J.B. Pritzker encouraging localities to expand early voting hours until Election Day.

The Arizona Secretary of State told counties on Saturday that the spread of the coronavirus qualifies as an "emergency" for emergency voting, meaning a voter with health issues/concerns about coronavirus can "emergency vote" in-person on Monday at various set locations in their county.'

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/politics/ohio-primary/index.html
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LisaL

(46,608 posts)
33. Not a done deal yet in OH.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:09 PM
Mar 2020

"However, about 12 hours ahead of that scheduled opening, a Franklin County Common Pleas court judge still was considering whether to grant the request — throwing elections workers across Ohio into confusion."

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-ohio-primary-delayed-until-june-2-if-court-agrees
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William769

(55,830 posts)
35. We will be voting in Florida tomorrow, despite Bernie's angst.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:13 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(305,440 posts)
54. Yay.. and be Safe!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:58 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
77. Me too.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:37 PM
Mar 2020

Hoping to add to his angst.

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Cha

(305,440 posts)
53. Good to know.. Mahalo, Scurrilous!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:57 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
76. Hey Cha.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:36 PM
Mar 2020
Saw you on Twitter I think.
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Cha

(305,440 posts)
78. You probably did..
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:39 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
79. I go there for the latest talking points from Bernie.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:49 PM
Mar 2020

For such a bunch of self styled free thinkers they sure love their dictated talking points. BTW, did you know there has been some untruths uttered here, there, and about? The horror, right? Think of the children, cancel the primaries.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cha

(305,440 posts)
80. "..free thinkers.." lol
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:01 PM
Mar 2020

".. cancelling the primaries".. Or postponing.. It could be worse then.

No, Democracy must go on in spite of the trepidations of Gov DeWine and others.

Stay Safe, Scurrilous and all Voters!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
81. LOL Good news about Ohio. Back to four decisive victory wins.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 09:10 PM
Mar 2020

Backatcha Cha.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

greatauntoftriplets

(176,860 posts)
51. Illinois is going ahead with them as well.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:53 PM
Mar 2020

I voted by mail, no standing in line that way.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)
57. Where? What? Details please. nt
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:16 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
58. Twitter
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:17 PM
Mar 2020

Haley Nelson

@HaleyWSYX6
· 10m
Replying to @HaleyWSYX6
Judge goes on to say that there isn’t medical info in front of them to suggest that situation will be any better come June #COVID19
Embedded video

Haley Nelson

@HaleyWSYX6
NOW: Application for temporary restraining order is DENIED. @wsyx6 @fox28columbus
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)
59. Thank you. I just found details on twitter myself.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
60. Great news
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:20 PM
Mar 2020

I was surprised... pleasantly.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Kahuna7

(2,531 posts)
61. I think so. Old bern would have loved to have another several weeks to run
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:23 PM
Mar 2020

ads with attacks and smears.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
64. A huge giant freaking mess.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:25 PM
Mar 2020

Why did DeWine wait till the day before to go to court?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,830 posts)
66. Probably just for this reason.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:26 PM
Mar 2020

Not only did he wait till the day before but also late in the day.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
67. And why is contradictory information being reported?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:27 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
70. I think CNN is confused.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:32 PM
Mar 2020

I was watching a twitter feed from the court room.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
74. CNN already corrected it.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:51 PM
Mar 2020

They were wrong.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
63. It's going to be a huge mess.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:23 PM
Mar 2020

Many poll workers already told not to show up tomorrow.
But for the moment, the primary is back on - despite reports that many poll workers already had been told not to come in Tuesday.
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-judge-denies-request-to-move-ohio-primary-to-june-2

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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