Via Laura Conaway at MaddowBlog…
Governor Scott said no. From the Broward/Palm-Beach New Times:
“Early voting will end Saturday night,” Scott told reporters in response to the request. “But I want everybody to get out to vote.”
Scott’s Republican predecessor, Governor Charlie Christ, extended early voting in 2008 because voters were waiting in line for several hours. Then Barack Obama won the state, and Florida Republicans decided fewer days would be better somehow.
The Palm Beach Post also notes:
So, this year Republicans allowed only one Sunday of early voting.
And Michael Grunwald from Time’s “Swampland” blog described his own experience attempting to Early Vote under the new Republican regime in Florida earlier this week:
The fight to simply cast a vote this year in the United States is a disgrace. One which the world, once again, is watching.
UPDATE 11/4/12: Disgraceful. Voters forced to wait 6 hours to Early Vote in Democratic-leaning county after Democratic-leaning county. Take a look at the pictures in Maddow’s coverage Saturday night below…
Rick Scott promised a “bare knuckle brawl” for the 2012 election, days after taking office. It was the first time in our state’s history a sitting governor ever used threats of violence to describe his feelings for half the citizens. The warnings were all in the book Rick Scott: Enemy of the State, on amazon.
Rick Scott you should be ashamed of yourself putting being a Republican in frt of being a human being n allowing us to vote ,, ther are so many of us Dems out ther you cant stand it n think thats goin to help yous win the election ,when hell freezes over ,,your days are almost over cuz you suck as a Gov n a human being ,enjoy you last days in office cuz it all over for you ,,thanks for nothing ,,i didnt vote for you cuz you are a criminal n a thief that should be in jail for fraud n theft ,,
Florida, get Rick Scott out as soon as possible. It is so obvious what he is doing, file a complaint with the Federal Government on Ethical procedures and the right to vote. Even if you are a REpublican, remember this could be a close friend or family member who wants to vote Democratic and is being suppressed. Remember it could easily be you down the road.
Art Levine at the Huffington Post writes:
Excuse me, early voting isn’t something only democrats use.
If YOU have to wait in line so do I, even if I vote a straight right ricket.
Don’t make this a party thing… this is typical government crap, practiced by both sides, to squelch the voices of the people. They all want the power our money gives them. So long as there are two parties there are two sides to endlessly suck us dry with no regard to the future.
To “B” @ #5:
From the article above:
“The Palm Beach Post also notes: ‘The attempt to hold down Democratic turnout is obvious. In prior years, more Democrats than Republicans have taken advantage of early voting.’ ”
No critic of Scott, or any other well-documented (but not prosecuted) democracy-destroyers in Florida government ever said their election fraud tactics effect only Democrats. That level of selectivity is impossible. BUT they do play the percentages and are willing to sacrifice YOUR vote, if they calculate, by so doing, they will simultaneously prevent 3 Democratic votes.
Don’t play the fool and don’t treat us as such.
Looka that pitcher. Jussa buncha nappy headed ho’s. And some union guys.
Thanks, Ernest.
to John Puma @ #6:
When honesty is foolishness there is a real problem with our country.
If you claim that only republicans are trying to suppress the opposition voice then you’re truly a kool-aid drinker.
Incredible. I look on the links at the right side of the page and see 40 articles about how republicans are evil, manipulative, and corrupt. There isn’t a single democrat in there having their backside dragged over the coals. There is an article claiming romney bought food for people attending his rally to donate. Does it matter? Do you think somebody that’s hungry cares? Might as well turn away non-union linemen too… oh, nevermind, that already happened.
Naturally based on the content linked here we can assume that everybody commenting has a very balanced view.
Secretary of State, Ken Detzner needs a reality check. Jeb issued executive orders to extend voting hours as did Charlie Crist. Ken is another Katherine Harris, not for the people but for himself and his party. I will be happy to see the crooks gone. Rick Scott needs to be in Jail.
These guys need to be arrested. Why are they above federal election rules? Somebody should walk right into Rick Scott’s office, arrest him, and try him in federal court.
I believe everything published made a ton of sense.
But, what about this? suppose you were to create a awesome post title?
I mean, I don’t wish to tell you how to run your blog, however what if you added a headline that makes people desire more? I mean | FL Gov. Rick Scott Refuses to Extend Days for Early Voting Despite Hours Long Lines is kinda boring. You could peek at Yahoo’s home page and watch how they create article headlines to get people to open
the links. You might try adding a video or a picture or two to grab readers interested about what you’ve got to say. In my opinion, it would make your website a little bit more interesting.
Rick Scott is a criminal and needs to be impeached.