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Liberal In Texas

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7. "Because we can..." make it the most inconvenient way possible to vote...

Reply to Seinan Sensei (Reply #6)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 09:18 AM

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Repubs don't want people to vote. The more they can depress voting the better they believe are their chances of winning.

I'm sure they have more sleezy tricks up their sleeves for the midterms and beyond.

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In ominous sign, Texas Republicans changed voting rules, then blocked efforts to protect voters [View all] douglas9 Thursday OP

Wouldn't it be nice if people went to jail for this? mucifer Thursday #1

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I voted early and had no issues Skittles Thursday #2

Yes, but... quitnesset Thursday #3

They don't inconvenience voters in areas they know are primarily Republican. live love laugh Thursday #4

"Because we can" Seinan Sensei Thursday #6

"Because we can..." make it the most inconvenient way possible to vote... Liberal In Texas Thursday #7

Truly vile - Paxton is probably behind it. nt TBF Thursday #8

They did this because they are allowed to do it for primaries. LeftInTX Thursday #9