The Ohio Republican Party is missing out on a GREAT opportunity. Instead of complaining, the party should be mobilizing.
Ohio Democrats, with the support of the Obama campaign, are taking advantage of an Ohio State Supreme Court, and a U.S. District Court ruling which permits a weeklong period in which voters can register AND vote (via an absentee ballot) on the SAME day. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D) stated “This ruling is a victory for all Ohio voters.” I agree.
What I take issue with is the Republicans complaining and doing nothing about it.
As it stands today, the Republican Party has appealed the ruling, but the voting continues. The Republicans assert that by not validating the absentee voters information, the possibility of fraud exists. While that may be true, the Republicans, seemingly, are not mobilizing their resources to take advantage of the six-day early voting window. Why not???
The McCain’s campaign and the RNC national website is encouraging Ohio Republicans to take advantage of the early voting opportunity, however, the Democrats are basically taking them to the cleaners. Greene County, Ohio Election Board has seen a disproportionately high number of traditionally Democrat voters showing up today. If traditional demographics are inferred, Republicans simply aren’t showing up to vote.
Why isn’t the Ohio Republican Party mobilizing its Young Republican groups at the 35+ campuses across the state? Why isn’t the party taking advantage of the court rulings? Why isn’t the party teaming with conservative organizations to arrange carpools to local polling sites? Why isn’t the party rallying around this perfect scenario to take advantage of an opportunity?
Life is a game. It’s time for the Republicans to start playing to win, instead of whining about the rules – Or, maybe not.
Good Luck Republicans – the Democrats are all over this one….
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