I volunteered as a poll worker this past election, and couldn’t recommend it more, especially for people to learn more about how their local elections are run. Our elections staff take an enormous amount of care to make sure that elections go smoothly, checking the thickness of the special ballot paper, matching signatures, making sure voters understand their different options for voting, and ensuring that there is plenty of PPE for workers and voters. Volunteers do receive a small stipend, but it would have been a worthwhile experience even without that.
While the different rules can be frustrating at times, the fact that elections are run at the county level diversifies risk and makes it difficult for outside actors to disrupt. For example, I learned that the ballot marking tablets (touchscreens) are not connected to the internet and do not record the votes, they merely print out the voter’s choices. We’ve seen that it’s easy for politicians to claim (without evidence) that the system is rigged, but I came away from this with much more confidence in the process.
I urge people to volunteer at the polls for the primary, special and midterm elections (often in March, June and November), as this is when they need almost as many volunteers but there is less attention paid to elections at those times.
It’s a good reminder that democracy is not a spectator sport.
Thank you for your volunteer work as a poll worker, Ms. Trinh. Unfortunately, contrary to your experience, there is much evidence of voter fraud in this past election. Dead people voting, the same signature on multiple ballots, ballots being switched, ballots being thrown away, ballots being destroyed, etc.
Dream on Terrence. The DHS, run by Trump appointees, declare this election the most secure ever, thus your opinion of fraud is rendered mute. This is a direct result of thousands of dedicated volunteers practicing democracy at its best by counting the votes.
Rel - the volunteers do not count the votes. I worked in polling places nd all we did was making sure that voters could vote on the provided systems. The vote counting is done by machines that are programmed. That is where there is an opportunity for fraud.
Dirk, I stand corrected. Humans feed the machines who count the votes. There will always be the opportunity for fraud. However, in this election, it is quite a reach to suggest the level of fraud, if it exists this time, will effect the will of the people.
Tommy and Rel, just because you two don’t think there’s voter fraud, that’s your opinion. Facts say otherwise. It’s funny you two keep trying to push the election as being over, even though it’s not. As Journey says, “Who’s Cryin’ Now.”
Terrence, it is likewise your opinion there is voter fraud, without a shred of evidence to show otherwise. The election is over, Trump has lost by over 5M votes, and the EC 306 to 232. Like Jane Oliver has sung "It's Over, Goodbye".
What facts say otherwise? Trump's? QAnon's? Show your facts, show your evidence. While you're googling "made up stuff about fraud," look up Jim Jones. You will easily see how you fit the profile for a follower.
You forgot to mention one of his favorites, Project Veritas. They are the ones known for phony doctored video and audio of people to make up the phony claims of fraud Terence keeps referencing.
Is it just me or does Tommy and Rel, and now Taffy Dave, need my approval before they themselves believe the election is over? All of their lame bullying attempts and fake news references make them appear even more desperate than usual. Guess what guys, the election is not over. You can continue, as Aerosmith says, to keep “Cryin’.”
Tommy – forget how to research? Since I’m in a giving mood, instead of giving you fish, I’ll teach you how to fish, metaphorically. First, in a search engine, enter “voter fraud 2020 election” and hit Enter. Then, and this is most important, click on links of which you don’t agree. This means clicking on anything not from the lamestream media. You’re welcome. Now it’s your turn. CORA has a Giving Tuesday on December 1 (as seen in the DJ). Instead of giving them a piece of your mind (relatively worthless), crack open the wallet or man purse and donate to this, or any other reputable charity. Thanks in advance.
I will admit I used fake news in my comment. I mentioned one of the leaders of the fake news movement, Project Veritas. No, you don't need our approval to admit the the election is over. On the count of three you just say two words, Trump Lost, go ahead, give it a try. You will feel much better once you get it out and then you can start recovery from the Trump delusion.
Grandpa Taffy - thanks for the advice, but why would I listen to someone who’s had TDS for the past four years and someone who spews a Republican to Democrat Party switcheroo fantasy as fact? You don’t have my approval - the election is not yet over. BTW, did you have fun hosting your whine and brie cheese party last night? You must have appreciated the attendees cutting the cheese in your honor.
Yes, we had a great time. We even had a ceremonial flush with my Trump imprinted TP to send him on his way to his new home. I will say that a couple of friends wouldn't use it to wipe because they didn't want to defile their rear.
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Thank you for your volunteer work as a poll worker, Ms. Trinh. Unfortunately, contrary to your experience, there is much evidence of voter fraud in this past election. Dead people voting, the same signature on multiple ballots, ballots being switched, ballots being thrown away, ballots being destroyed, etc.
Evidence? Is that why Trump is 0-15 with his idiotic lawsuits? As Aerosmith says, "Dream On."
Dream on Terrence. The DHS, run by Trump appointees, declare this election the most secure ever, thus your opinion of fraud is rendered mute. This is a direct result of thousands of dedicated volunteers practicing democracy at its best by counting the votes.
Rel - the volunteers do not count the votes. I worked in polling places nd all we did was making sure that voters could vote on the provided systems. The vote counting is done by machines that are programmed. That is where there is an opportunity for fraud.
Dirk, I stand corrected. Humans feed the machines who count the votes. There will always be the opportunity for fraud. However, in this election, it is quite a reach to suggest the level of fraud, if it exists this time, will effect the will of the people.
Tommy and Rel, just because you two don’t think there’s voter fraud, that’s your opinion. Facts say otherwise. It’s funny you two keep trying to push the election as being over, even though it’s not. As Journey says, “Who’s Cryin’ Now.”
Terrence, it is likewise your opinion there is voter fraud, without a shred of evidence to show otherwise. The election is over, Trump has lost by over 5M votes, and the EC 306 to 232. Like Jane Oliver has sung "It's Over, Goodbye".
What facts say otherwise? Trump's? QAnon's? Show your facts, show your evidence. While you're googling "made up stuff about fraud," look up Jim Jones. You will easily see how you fit the profile for a follower.
Tommy,
You forgot to mention one of his favorites, Project Veritas. They are the ones known for phony doctored video and audio of people to make up the phony claims of fraud Terence keeps referencing.
Is it just me or does Tommy and Rel, and now Taffy Dave, need my approval before they themselves believe the election is over? All of their lame bullying attempts and fake news references make them appear even more desperate than usual. Guess what guys, the election is not over. You can continue, as Aerosmith says, to keep “Cryin’.”
Terry--Still waiting for your evidence of fraud. Where is it? You deflect and distract, just like Trump. Put up or shut up.
Tommy – forget how to research? Since I’m in a giving mood, instead of giving you fish, I’ll teach you how to fish, metaphorically. First, in a search engine, enter “voter fraud 2020 election” and hit Enter. Then, and this is most important, click on links of which you don’t agree. This means clicking on anything not from the lamestream media. You’re welcome. Now it’s your turn. CORA has a Giving Tuesday on December 1 (as seen in the DJ). Instead of giving them a piece of your mind (relatively worthless), crack open the wallet or man purse and donate to this, or any other reputable charity. Thanks in advance.
Terence,
I will admit I used fake news in my comment. I mentioned one of the leaders of the fake news movement, Project Veritas. No, you don't need our approval to admit the the election is over. On the count of three you just say two words, Trump Lost, go ahead, give it a try. You will feel much better once you get it out and then you can start recovery from the Trump delusion.
Grandpa Taffy - thanks for the advice, but why would I listen to someone who’s had TDS for the past four years and someone who spews a Republican to Democrat Party switcheroo fantasy as fact? You don’t have my approval - the election is not yet over. BTW, did you have fun hosting your whine and brie cheese party last night? You must have appreciated the attendees cutting the cheese in your honor.
Terence,
Yes, we had a great time. We even had a ceremonial flush with my Trump imprinted TP to send him on his way to his new home. I will say that a couple of friends wouldn't use it to wipe because they didn't want to defile their rear.
Actually, Grandpa Taffy, you and your friends could use the paper as a serviette, too - same discharge.
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