Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office

[SheltieLover]

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/ballot-drop-boxes-and-post-office/507-6fe944db-0a18-41bb-addf-543a8cde4cb7

NOTE: BALLOT DROP BOXES IN TN ARE LEGALLY PROHIBITED! Article published in Memphis does NOT mention this fact. PLEASE CHECK YOUR LAWS!

Such boxes have been used with success for several years in states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado that rely overwhelmingly or entirely on mail-in ballots.

Author: Associated Press
Published: 4:15 AM CDT August 19, 2020
Updated: 4:15 AM CDT August 19, 2020

With the Trump administration openly trying to undermine mail-in voting this fall, some election officials around the country are hoping to bypass the Postal Service by installing lots of ballot drop boxes in libraries, community centers and other public places.

Such boxes have been used with success for several years in states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado that rely largely or entirely on ballots that must be sent in. But their use is being expanded because of the coronavirus outbreak and, more recently, concerns about the post office's ability to do its job.

More at link.

[The Wizard]

1. Trump is now railing against

ballot drop boxes because he says they can be corrupted by forces unbeknownst to man or science.

[beastie boy]

2. Wouldn't it be great if Bloomberg spent his money on flooding the country with newly installed

drop in ballot boxes?

That would infuriate Trump - exactly what motivates Bloomberg in the first place.

[SheltieLover]

4. Yes, but not allowed in some states. TN does not allow hand delivery of ballots anywhere

Shithole red state.

[mitch96]

6. Well that sucks out loud. nt

[SheltieLover]

7. Sure does suck! VERY MISLEADING!

How many will wait till voting day, then find out there are NO drop boxes in TN?

Many in this state are completely oblivious to reality, especially politics. 😳🤯

[Ilsa]

3. IIRC, Some states require the voter to place

their ballot in the mailbox themselves unless they are physically not capable of doing so. (Seems like Texas used to do that.) I wonder how much fuss would be made over one adult taking all of the family's ballots and depositing them?

[SheltieLover]

5. Would likely disqualify ballots!

[irisblue]

8. I used a ballot drop box in2018 midterms

It was easy for me, but not everyone has the access.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. K&R