If you know a Democrat living abroad, online Primary is coming Feb. 5th

[Eurobabe]

If they aren't voting because they think absentee ballots are a pain to obtain...

Tell them to go to www.democratsabroad.org - sign up before JANUARY 31st to register to vote in the first online primary!!

[Adelante]

1. I'll be voting online through Dems Abroad 2/5 nt

[Eurobabe]

4. me too!! Please keep this kicked...thanks

the deadline for registration is fast approaching. It's quick and it is EASY.

ALL candidates are on the ballot.

[AmBlue]

14. This software had SERIOUS problems in England....

Before everyone BLINDLY jumps on board, please read the report of the 2007 trial in Swindon, U.K.

http://www.everyonecounts.com/index.php/swindon_election

Here is the BBC report:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6623801.stm

"In Swindon, organisers were forced to recount every e-vote after polling
stations reported problems."

Here is the official report from the U.K. electoral commission:

http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/files/dms/Keyfindingsandrecommendationssummarypaper_27191-20111__E__N__S__W__.pdf

"Electronic polling stations in Swindon proved more problematic, with many
experiencing connectivity and application issues on polling day."

"The Commission recommends that no further e-voting is undertaken until the
following four elements are in place:
• There must be a comprehensive electoral modernisation strategy outlining how
transparency, public trust and cost effectiveness can be achieved.
• A central process must be implemented to ensure that sufficiently secure and
transparent e-voting solutions that have been tested and approved can be
selected by local authorities.
• Sufficient time must be allocated for planning e-voting pilots.
• Individual registration must be implemented.
The Commission cannot support any further e-voting in the absence of a framework
incorporating these recommendations."

[babylonsister]

2. This needs front page exposure - recommend! nt

[gateley]

3. Recommend!

I WISH I was living abroad. Thank you for posting this for those that are. :patriot:

[Eurobabe]

5. thanks guys!

:loveya:

VOTE FROM ABROAD!! :patriot:

[cyclezealot]

6. Rules say you are to either vote in Democrats abroad or

our home state. We choose our home state.

[Eurobabe]

8. And you are certainly free to do so

:hi:

The late DA deadline offers those who live abroad a chance to still vote, while most states require 30 days (at least) to get paperwork in for an absentee ballot.

[cyclezealot]

10. Our home state automatically sends our ballots

without prior approval. We are on a list of residents permamently abroad. We have been told by Democrats Abroad our one vote would have more influence on the outcome . Guess their reasoning had to do with a smaller voting base. ?

[hedgehog]

7. Thanks - that link has been sent to my sister.

[Eurobabe]

11. thanks to YOU!

According to an article I recently saw, there are approx. 7mil Dems Abroad, and we constitute a "state" larger than Massachusetts. We'll send 22 delegates to the Denver convention.

:hi:

[avrdream]

9. Hey thanks!

Off I go to check it out!

[gateley]

12. Kicking for an important message! nt

[Adelante]

13. k

:kick:

[enigmatic]

15. I am

DemocratsAbroad is a great org. and I'm happy to be involved with them..

[Eurobabe]

16. kick

:kick:

[livvy]

17. knr Good info!

:kick: