Breitbartby Mike Flynn 2 Aug 2012
President Barack Obama, along with many Democrats, likes to say that, while they may disagree with the GOP on many issues related to national security, they absolutely share their admiration and dedication to members of our armed forces. Obama, in particular, enjoys being seen visiting troops and having photos taken with members of our military. So, why is his campaign and the Democrat party suing to restrict their ability to vote in the upcoming election?…WKSU News August 3, 2012
Obama campaign sues Ohio over military voting
Fifteen military groups are opposing a federal lawsuit in Ohio brought by President Barack Obama’s campaign because they say it could threaten voter protections afforded to service members. Obama’s campaign and Democrats argue the law unfairly ends in-person voting for most Ohioans three days earlier than it does for military and overseas voters. They say such disparate treatment is unconstitutional, and all voters should be able to vote on those days. Organizations including AMVETS asked a judge late Wednesday to dismiss the lawsuit. They say federal and state law recognizes military voters need extra time. They fear a court could find that service members shouldn’t be treated differently. Most Ohioans have until Friday evening before Election Day to cast a ballot in person. Military voters have until Monday.
Hey Obama, what about “equal treatment” with day care, medicare, unemployment benefits, income taxes, property or even retirement savings? Maybe this explains why certain interests don’t want for expats to be able to easily vote at their local base or consulate. Under the concept of “equality”, why can’t all voters have the option of voting “in person”?
“Most Ohioans have until Friday evening before Election Day to cast a ballot in person”.
Don’t people in Ohio get to vote “in person” on election day? Am I missing something?
Time for Ohio to secede. Free Ohio!
I think this might be the usual political posturing and mischaracterization of what is happening. I read this tonight as a counter-balance to the charge
That explains it a bit better, but I still don’t understand the fuss about military personnel being given a few days extra time since they might be out in the field where they can’t vote. Everyone having a few extra days doesn’t sound that bad either, but I’d bet that military personnel are a generally bit more restricted and limited than civilians.