Now, before we let you vote, tell us, who are you voting for?

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Born and raised in Wisconsin here. With this admitted ‘bias’ I sometimes think the way it is here is the way it is everywhere.

My father moved to Florida. He went to register to vote. The person asked him if he was a democrat or a republican. “None of your go-dam’ business!” was his reply. The lady looked up at him from her paperwork and said “You’re from Wisconsin, aren’t you?”

Apparently in Florida, to vote in the primary, you must tell them your political affiliation or you can not vote.

I do not understand this at all. It seems un-American.

In Wisconsin we can vote for who ever we want to vote for and we don’t have to tell anyone.

How does it work by you?
 
Some states allow their citizens to be independent (like ours) to vote without a party affiliation. It's a state by state thing I believe.

-VtSeaRay
 
We have a voter registration card; it requires you to declare a party affiliation at the time of application.
The card is self-explanatory, so I have never been "asked".
Not getting into politics, but I've rarely voted the way I'm registered . The disadvantage (if you choose to call it that) is that you can only vote in the primary for the party that you are a declared member.
 
I'm going to have an Obama supporter smashed into the grill of my truck when I pull up to vote. That should be pretty clear who I'm voting for.
 
I know two Florida residents who were disenfranchised last week by registration problems that were the fault of the state election system. I can't think of many things that are more UnAmerican that disenfranchisement of voters.

Of course the idiot who made the comment above about his truck would probably think that's just fine.
 
tobnpr said:
We have a voter registration card; it requires you to declare a party affiliation at the time of application.
The card is self-explanatory, so I have never been "asked".
Not getting into politics, but I've rarely voted the way I'm registered . The disadvantage (if you choose to call it that) is that you can only vote in the primary for the party that you are a declared member.
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+1 in OKla as well
 
Odayssea said:
I know two Florida residents who were disenfranchised last week by registration problems that were the fault of the state election system. I can't think of many things that are more UnAmerican that disenfranchisement of voters.

Of course the idiot who made the comment above about his truck would probably think that's just fine.
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:lol:
 
I am not an expert on this but in Tennessee you can vote in the primary for either the republican ticket, the democratic, or the independent ticket but not both. You do not have to be registered with either party however. When you show up to vote you simply tell them weather you would like a democratic or republican ticket. On the actual election you obviously can vote for whichever candidate.

John
 
Odayssea said:
I know two Florida residents who were disenfranchised last week by registration problems that were the fault of the state election system. I can't think of many things that are more UnAmerican that disenfranchisement of voters.

Of course the idiot who made the comment above about his truck would probably think that's just fine.
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Must have been that cell phone guy Chad, and one of his buddies...

Tell them that they will be allowed to vote in NOVEMBER... "Come back during the election" ain't "disenfranchisement"...

Uhhh.. Surely the State didn't "disenfranchise" them, they must have done something wrong to cause a problem with their own registration. Otherwise, its fill in the paperwork on time, on the proper form, with accurate information, and then vote. Simple 2 step process (being accurate and timely aren't steps, btw... had to elaborate since you are in Florida). If someone has a problem with our system of voting, it is NOT the government's fault. Millions of us get it right, so it is obviously a problem with the individuals that have a issue. Tell them to quit whining and go sit in the corner and play with their crayons.

Just remember, punch the hole all the way through the form next to the guy you want to vote for. Obama is spelled M-c-C-a-i-n.... Don't let the form fool you (again).

Jeeeesh... Next time I screw up something, I'm gonna blame the State of Florida. Can I borrow that truck, Mike?
 
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skibum said:
Must have been that cell phone guy Chad, and one of his buddies...

Tell them that they will be allowed to vote in NOVEMBER... "Come back during the election" ain't "disenfranchisement"...

Uhhh.. Surely the State didn't "disenfranchise" them, they must have done something wrong to cause a problem with their own registration. Otherwise, its fill in the paperwork on time, on the proper form, with accurate information, and then vote. Simple 2 step process (being accurate and timely aren't steps, btw... had to elaborate since you are in Florida). If someone has a problem with our system of voting, it is NOT the government's fault. Millions of us get it right, so it is obviously a problem with the individuals that have a issue. Tell them to quit whining and go sit in the corner and play with their crayons.

Just remember, punch the hole all the way through the form next to the guy you want to vote for. Obama is spelled M-c-C-a-i-n.... Don't let the form fool you (again).

Jeeeesh... Next time I screw up something, I'm gonna blame the State of Florida. Can I borrow that truck, Mike?
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+10 but I must inform you the mantra these days for so many is that, "It's all about me!' My gov-mint owes me!

"Purposeful ignorance and mental laziness, the world's two most deadly maladies, at least stupid people have a defense which the others cannot say they have."
 
Odayssea said:
I know two Florida residents who were disenfranchised last week by registration problems that were the fault of the state election system. I can't think of many things that are more UnAmerican that disenfranchisement of voters.

Of course the idiot who made the comment above about his truck would probably think that's just fine.
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oh, they were disenfranchised! Since you put it that way there must have been racism involved. If people were registered and voted all the time they wouldn't become "disenfranchised"!
 
skibum said:
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Just remember, punch the hole all the way through the form next to the guy you want to vote for. Obama is spelled M-c-C-a-i-n.... Don't let the form fool you (again).

Jeeeesh... Next time I screw up something, I'm gonna blame the State of Florida. Can I borrow that truck, Mike?
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Don't forget. Due to the expected high turnout and to avoid voter disenfranchisement, the Boards of Elections are asking: If you are voting for McCain you should vote on Tuesday Nov 4th and if you are voting for Obama should vote on Wednesday Nov 5th. Good luck! :grin:

How come you never hear of conservative voters claiming they were disenfranchised?

To answer the original question in KY during the primary we have to tell them our affiliation and can only vote for candidates in that party. If you are an independent you have to select one or the other at the time of voting. During the general election I think you do tell them your party because the signature book is divided by party affiliation…..But how would I know, the lady behind the desk knows who I am and opens the correct book and points to where I need to sign because I show up at every election, run off, dog catcher vote! :thumbsup:
 
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