Name:   CRD - Subject:   Yes, a classic Archie fact Date:   4/8/2021 9:29:02 AM (updated 4/8/2021 9:31:58 AM)

Quite a skewed analysis.  Stacey Abrams herself acknowledged the bipartisan compromise achieved with this bill, noting the "Souls to the Polls" busing provision from churches to polling places being allowed.  More than 100 counties never offered voting on Sunday, but with this bill, requiring two Saturday and two optional Sunday voting days will give GA voters far more access to polling places on the weekend than previously legislated.  

Absentee voting could have dramatically overhauled, but in response to Abram's concerns, measured and much needed changes were made.  Regarding food and H20, both can be offered if they stay 150 feet away from the polling location or 25 feet from voters.  You have a problem with this?  Absentee Ballots can be requested using the same ID that one would use if voting in person.  The ballots can be opened and scanned but not counted until election day, and counting cannot stop and start and must be completed by 5pm the following day.  Problem with that?

Regarding drop boxes, they will be either guarded by individuals or video taped for security purposes and be located at each advance location. In 2020 they were unsecured.  It is now a felony for unauthorized individuals to open or deliver absentee ballots.  Problem there Archie?

You are correct in that there will be no more private funds going toward election costs.  Private donations will go through the state and be dispersed openly and equitably throughout the state.  Problem with that Archie?

The SOS can no longer privately negotiate election law changes.  Any changes must be publicized and the legislature has the ability to reverse or modify if needed.  The SOS is now out of the loop when election law is concerned.  Good government if you ask me. 

Have a problem with inept, corrupt local election boards being replaced?  Georgia’s new law allows the State Election Board to suspend and replace the elections supervisors in up to 4 counties. It provides a process to begin performance reviews and request investigations into complaints about elections supervisors and their removal for “demonstrated nonfeasance, malfeasance, or gross negligence in the administration of the elections".  Is this Jim Crowe 2.0 Archie?

If any organization had a problem with this bill, I would suggest that they act as adults and not bow down to the juvenile cancel culture that has caused a vast number of minority owned businesses to suffer as a result of 100 million $ being removed from their community.  I lay the blame squarely on you weak kneed Dems, who have made a deal with the devil and are now paying handsomely for it.