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These numbers have caused a lot of confusion and in turn has spread a lot of misinformation about rejected ballots. A thread since no one bothers to ask the people there everyday. 👇🏾👇🏾 1/
@mariteskaufer and I went on Tuesday to @BOENYC to request the numbers to determine how many have been preliminary rejected. What does that mean you ask? They are missing signatures, dates, postmarks and other issues. 2/
We were told the numbers were not ready and still being tabulated. Also, told we would be able to see the rejected ballots after the total ballots were opened per AD. 3/
We’re sad to report that 3 of our candidates may not be on the ballot because their petitions were objected.
One thing remains clear: those who filed objections are not our allies. Instead of letting the people decide, they seek to predetermine who should be on the ballot.
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One thing remains clear: those who filed objections are not our allies. Instead of letting the people decide, they seek to predetermine who should be on the ballot.
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Filing objections to duly filed petitions is already an anti-democratic measure.
The BOE has its own regulatory authority to eliminate incorrect or obviously fraudulent petitions. Why go the extra step? It’s because they’re scared of a fair fight at the ballot box.
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The BOE has its own regulatory authority to eliminate incorrect or obviously fraudulent petitions. Why go the extra step? It’s because they’re scared of a fair fight at the ballot box.
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The practice behind incumbents challenging petitions during a public health crisis is PRECISELY the self-interested behavior people don't want from our County Democratic Parties.
(Even if they’re not incumbents, it’s still not right.) #HealthyDemocracy
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(Even if they’re not incumbents, it’s still not right.) #HealthyDemocracy
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