The Republican War on Mail-In Voting

In 2023, the Republican Party launched the “Bank Your Vote” program to encourage people to vote early and by mail. Despite this, the RNC is involved in multiple lawsuits to restrict mail-in voting — some filed after this program was announced. Marc and Paige break down the GOP’s hypocrisy and go over the details of the cases.

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[BDot-dvlq]

Totally disabled vet here, the only way I can vote is by mail.

[JR-prjb]

Thank you, Democracy Docket. Nothing is as important as VOTING!

[toomanydonuts]

This world is about selfish and unselfish people. Thanks both of you for being unselfish and sharing with us.

[WallyBernhardt]

I mailed in the last election, It was during COVID, but I saw no problem, even trump mailed his in. I will do it in person this time when I vote for Biden.

[richarddoig]

The option to use mail in voting in Pa is phenomenal. I’ve used it the last 4 years. Don’t have to take off from work to vote, don’t have to wait in line due to a lack of poll workers, or long lines. Can look at your ballot ahead of time and make well thought out choices. It’s a great thing for democracy!

[cautious-armadillo]

Are the RNC going to have money for these cases now that all funds will be diverted to the Trump Crime Family?

[duanebidoux]

As a retired teacher I can tell you I never had a single day in which I had 100% attendance from my 150 to 170 odd students (depending on year). Some people who intended to vote on election day will not, for any variety of reasons including being ill, be able to make it to the polls. If the majority of people who vote on election day are Republcans, it means they will disproportionately be negatively impacted by this simple fact. In a close election, that might be the difference. But, this is logic--something seemingly increasingly difficult for the Republican party to grasp.

[rusmct]

Thank you, I'm so glad you're on our side.

[jaye]

There are 330 million people in this country. In 2020 there was the highest turn out of 66.8%. It is not possible for everyone to vote on the same day or in person . There has to be other options. Vote by mail is it.

[keltonscott]

Thanks Marc Elias for Defending Democracy 🗽 🇺🇲 🌠 💙 ✨

[carolyngarman]

I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 25 years and I love mail-in-voting. I signed up for permanent mail-in-voting in Virginia (rural area, voting place is 20 miles away) and mail my ballot back as soon as I get it so I can track to make sure it's received.

[lunkis]

This channel is so important. To show how much the republicans are against voting.

[patriciaperdasofpy]

Please accept and extend to your team, my gratitude for all that you do for our country and the citizens therein. You are all warriors in the battle for our democracy.

[Merzui-kgds]

I live in Washington state, where I have been able to sit and read the voter's pamphlet with a cup of coffee, and vote slowly. Sometimes I take days to complete my ballot, as I read and re-read about the person or issue. Then, I walk out to the mail box or I drive it to a ballot drop. I think it's the thinking part that the GOP are afraid of. Many poor people, elderly, ill, and disabled find it difficult or impossible to wait in line for hours to vote. Those are also people the GOP would rather not vote.

[SweetBabboo]

Mark Elias should get a Nobel prize for being the lawyer who fights for our voting rights and democracy.
Vote 💙!

[kcuzz]

I love mail-in voting. I’ve been using it since the pandemic and lockdown. Dem here and want urge everyone to Vote Blue! 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙

[galvinroe]

Absolutely wild to me that youtube has a 'voting by mail' context tab now. It's bloody voting by mail, but thanks to trump apparently it's a controversial thing that 'requires sensitive additional information'. Honestly, the way these tags seem to be used these days, at least to me, is almost as trigger warnings. That it's been done for VOTING BY MAIL is honestly insane.

EITHER WAY! Thank you very much you lovely democracy docket folks, keep up the hard work. We democracy lovers are behind you! Absolutely agreed mark, having people have to watch you vote is insane, good luck if they are a vigilante vote watcher too. Yay democracy -_-.

Keep fighting guys, your tenacity and fervor in allowing us our RIGHTS is much more than appreciated. Your fight is giving some of us hope that we'll be able to avoid the autocratic creep and give us enough time to shore up democracy. Keep strong guys!

[ernestwilson]

I want to support Democracy Docket. Marc Alias is working for the American people. These young women are very bright individuals.

[Rouge_]

Mark, you are one of the very few that I watch to receive true, understandable information in this extremely insane era in my lifetime. I'm 65, a retired LEO, and have seen some very bizarre governmental behavior but current GOP antics are so very dangerous. I told anyone who would listen to me in 2015/2016 NOT to vote for a proven liar and a shifty used car salesman called Trump because of his already felonious history. I am heartbroken that they didn't listen to me.
So thank you for keeping the fight going.

[Kamikaze_]

Great video. We need to VOTE VOTE VOTE! Republicans are doing voter purges, so make sure to check your registration and polling place periodically this year. Take action and join a volunteer group! We need people to volunteer their time to inform others and encourage them to vote.
VOTE EARLY! VOTE BLUE!