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NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« on: May 31, 2019, 11:56:45 AM »
More attempts by Democrats to try and create a voting bloc.  Same reason they did a 180 on illegal immigration and want to lower the voting age to 16.  When you cannot convince enough people to vote for you and your socialist agenda under the rules, change the rules.  

NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
BY DANIEL MORITZ-RABSON ON 5/30/19

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a slew of bills Thursday, including one to permit the sealing of records for low-level marijuana convictions and another to restore voting rights of convicted felons, permitting 77,000 people to cast ballots who would otherwise have been barred from voting in the state.

While approving 78 pieces of legislation, the Democratic governor signed AB431, a measure that grants felons in Nevada the right to vote after being released from prison and permits people who have been convicted of a crime — but not imprisoned — to vote. Prior law required that felons have their right to vote restored two years after "discharge from probation or parole or release from prison," unless they were convicted of certain felonies involving use of force or violence.

The approximately 77,000 voters will join a statewide voting population of nearly 1.74 million. Hillary Clinton won the state's electoral votes in the 2016 election, beating Donald Trump by just 27,202 votes. The inclusion of new voters has the potential to impact future elections. Studies have found that former felons are more likely to vote for Democrats, but, more significantly, that they vote in low numbers.

Sisolak also signed AB192, which allows for individuals who were previously convicted of crimes no longer on state books to have such records sealed. Sisolak's office said that this legislation would remove barriers to obtaining credit or finding a job for those convicted of marijuana-related crimes. Nevada voted in 2016 to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

The governor emphasized the impact both bills would have on communities of color.

"I just signed two criminal justice reform bills that will restore fairness and justice to thousands of Nevadans. I'm so excited about the positive impact these bills will have on our communities, especially communities of color" Sisolak wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.

The approval of the bills comes amid a broader nationwide push to clear records and restore the rights of those who have served time.

Last month, prosecutors in central and southern California announced they would clear 54,000 marijuana-related convictions. Just months earlier, San Francisco's District Attorney said that more than 9,300 people would be eligible to have marijuana offenses cleared. Florida voters have led the charge on other significant changes, electing last November top restore voting rights for as many as 1.5 million individuals with felony convictions.

https://www.newsweek.com/nevada-gives-77000-ex-felons-right-vote-2020-1439774?fbclid=IwAR2U7KKWC4ZXROCEeKriND2Ok9O6zZuXzj8AgCOoXAqs1tJyKC9a6q4vHKY

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2019, 11:58:37 AM »
I'm sure the democrats are happy.

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2019, 04:46:40 PM »
More attempts by Democrats to try and create a voting bloc.  Same reason they did a 180 on illegal immigration and want to lower the voting age to 16.  When you cannot convince enough people to vote for you and your socialist agenda under the rules, change the rules.  

NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
BY DANIEL MORITZ-RABSON ON 5/30/19

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a slew of bills Thursday, including one to permit the sealing of records for low-level marijuana convictions and another to restore voting rights of convicted felons, permitting 77,000 people to cast ballots who would otherwise have been barred from voting in the state.

While approving 78 pieces of legislation, the Democratic governor signed AB431, a measure that grants felons in Nevada the right to vote after being released from prison and permits people who have been convicted of a crime — but not imprisoned — to vote. Prior law required that felons have their right to vote restored two years after "discharge from probation or parole or release from prison," unless they were convicted of certain felonies involving use of force or violence.

The approximately 77,000 voters will join a statewide voting population of nearly 1.74 million. Hillary Clinton won the state's electoral votes in the 2016 election, beating Donald Trump by just 27,202 votes. The inclusion of new voters has the potential to impact future elections. Studies have found that former felons are more likely to vote for Democrats, but, more significantly, that they vote in low numbers.

Sisolak also signed AB192, which allows for individuals who were previously convicted of crimes no longer on state books to have such records sealed. Sisolak's office said that this legislation would remove barriers to obtaining credit or finding a job for those convicted of marijuana-related crimes. Nevada voted in 2016 to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

The governor emphasized the impact both bills would have on communities of color.

"I just signed two criminal justice reform bills that will restore fairness and justice to thousands of Nevadans. I'm so excited about the positive impact these bills will have on our communities, especially communities of color" Sisolak wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.

The approval of the bills comes amid a broader nationwide push to clear records and restore the rights of those who have served time.

Last month, prosecutors in central and southern California announced they would clear 54,000 marijuana-related convictions. Just months earlier, San Francisco's District Attorney said that more than 9,300 people would be eligible to have marijuana offenses cleared. Florida voters have led the charge on other significant changes, electing last November top restore voting rights for as many as 1.5 million individuals with felony convictions.

https://www.newsweek.com/nevada-gives-77000-ex-felons-right-vote-2020-1439774?fbclid=IwAR2U7KKWC4ZXROCEeKriND2Ok9O6zZuXzj8AgCOoXAqs1tJyKC9a6q4vHKY

Why should they lose their right to vote

Where does it say that in the Constitution

They've served their sentences so what's the argument in denying them their right to vote

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2019, 05:05:52 PM »


Where does it say that in the Constitution



There are a lot of things not in the Constitution, lol.

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2019, 05:12:46 PM »
There are a lot of things not in the Constitution, lol.

and why should these people lose their right to vote

they are still citizens

I don't even see why they should lose their right to vote in the first place

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2019, 05:53:55 PM »
This is for Florida but is interesting.  Less than 15% of FL felons bother to vote.



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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2019, 06:08:49 PM »
This is for Florida but is interesting.  Less than 15% of FL felons bother to vote.



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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2019, 06:20:13 PM »
This is for Florida but is interesting.  Less than 15% of FL felons bother to vote.



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I personally have no problem with people who have paid their debt to society having their voting rights restored.  Up to each individual state.  But these graphics show that the attempt to restore felon voting rights in an attempt to create a voting bloc (which is the only reason Democrats are supporting this) will likely fail.  How desperate are liberals-statists-progressives? 

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2019, 06:38:52 PM »
Why should they lose their right to vote

Where does it say that in the Constitution

They've served their sentences so what's the argument in denying them their right to vote

The government uses "felony" crimes to deny people of a lot of rights after they have served their sentences.
Liar!!!!Filt!!!!

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2019, 09:31:34 PM »
Why should they lose their right to vote

Where does it say that in the Constitution

They've served their sentences so what's the argument in denying them their right to vote




If that's a vote to take the Constitution more literally I'm for it.

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2019, 02:35:28 AM »
The government uses "felony" crimes to deny people of a lot of rights after they have served their sentences.
Yes.  Why not restore ALL rights to felons who have served out their sentence?

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Re: NEVADA GIVES 77,000 EX-FELONS RIGHT TO VOTE IN 2020
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2019, 03:45:51 AM »
If felons have served their time they should be allowed to vote.

My opinion.