Does anyone else think that the DNC is trying to keep voter turnout low in Bernie friendly states?

[Loudestlib]

I get the feeling that they sabotaged voter turnout in Nevada.

[sarge43]

1. Wouldn't be surprised.

The Chosen One isn't doing as well as expected, so time to call out the rat squad.

[haikugal]

2. Rat fuckers.

[GoneFishin]

3. If there was a mechanism for them to do it then they did it. They have no shame or ethics on

screwing over Bernie. They are very in our face about. So, if they could then they did.

[LyndaG]

4. Baffling

We know his supporters like his speeches and rallies, but they need to show up and vote.

[farleftlib]

5. *Donning tinfoil*

Yes. I read multiple stories of chaos, lost registration forms, long lines, extremely long waits for no discernible reason etc. I think the caucus states are particularly vulnerable to these shenanigans.

[TheProgressive]

6. What did the DNC do to keep low voter turnout?

What do you base this on?

[Loudestlib]

10. Honestly it was mostly my intuition.

I saw your question so I googled it. I maybe right.

"Consequently, party leaders (again, that's code for Hillary supporters) have seemingly hosted fewer voter registration drives. Doing so, would, in essence, be drives for Bernie Sanders. In some cases, party leaders are just skipping them altogether in many states and at college campuses."

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/dem-voter-registration-leading-turnout-article-1.2545420

[TheProgressive]

12. Yes, this does fit, doesn't it...

More turnout favors Sanders and democrats, less turnout favors Clinton and republicans.

There was articles in NV that showed that people caucused without registering.

Good catch here, Loudestlib... thanks for pointing this out.

[davidpdx]

15. I know of Bernie supports in some states doing voter registration themselves

It's not a bad idea to have spare voter registration cards if you are out and about doing volunteer work. If you do, you can pull one out and help someone sign up and then turn it in for them.

[MissDeeds]

7. Not that Kansas is a Bernie friendly state

but I know without a doubt that there are efforts to suppress Bernie votes here. Unfortunately, I don't have time to elaborate now, but I will explain tomorrow.

[MuseRider]

8. I am in Kansas

and it has been looking very good for him. I am not going to be on a lot but if you would not mind telling me where I can find that information. You could send a PM if you would rather.

[MissDeeds]

16. Caucus locations are being moved

I know of several areas where caucus locations are being moved from cities/towns with colleges to rural areas. I visited with a volunteer the other day at the Bernie rally in KC who said her location in Lawrence, home of KU, was being moved to a small town outside of Lawrence. She was very concerned because notice of the change wasn't getting out to the general public, and it was only because she's volunteering that she was informed. Furthermore, the new venue is about twenty miles away.

Also, a caucus that was supposed to take place in Ottawa, KS, home of Ottawa University and Neosho County Community College, was moved to a small rural town with a population of 1,000 which is seventy-five miles away. It will be very difficult, if not impossible for many to make the trip.

This is significant. These sites were set, then changed. Bernie does better with young voters, Hillary does better with rural voters. The sites were changed, I think, to help Hillary.

My husband contacted someone at the Bernie organization and they are aware of what happened, very concerned, but could not do anything about it.

It's interesting to note too, there was an article about the last KU home basketball game being scheduled for March 5, at the same time the caucuses are to be held. Apparently there is a petition to change the time of the game, but it's unlikely that would happen.

[MuseRider]

17. I know two of the people who were

responsible for setting up caucus locations through out the state. One did not know that the other was doing it and things were a mess but that was weeks ago and should have been settled out by now. That should never have happened. I just got back from the Kansas Progressive Caucus voting meeting. I was around quite a few people heavily involved, one who lives with us for a few months every year and have heard nothing since the mess that I mentioned above. The Senator that was there would have said something I am pretty sure but then I was out of there fairly quickly since I have work to do. Came in to check this. I am not saying you are not correct here, just wondering if that is the situation that had occurred before? Yes, the KU game is set for 3 and we start to caucus at 3. One would think the caucus would be more important but this state is nuts about their teams. I don't get it but.....

[Matariki]

9. How would they do that?

Sanders' supporters are phone banking, yes?

[Loudestlib]

11. "Hosting fewer voter registration drives.

Doing so, would, in essence, be drives for Bernie Sanders. In some cases, party leaders are just skipping them altogether in many states and at college campuses."

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election/dem-voter-registration-leading-turnout-article-1.2545420

[winter is coming]

13. Combine precincts in areas more likely to go for Bernie, to increase confusion and delay.

Running out of forms, undermanned precincts (both machines and personnel), long lines, etc. Anything that makes it take longer to vote is likely to decrease turnout.

[azmom]

14. I saw many Spanish tweets from Bernie's camp

Telling people to stay in line and not leave.