03-19-2020, 10:18 PM
One of the most important aspects of our republic is free, fair, and timely elections. It should be a governmental priority and I'm hoping improvements in that area can be made this year.
I think some states may be able to extend voting options before November, out of drive and necessity. But, I don't expect federal funding will be allocated.
The current government has increased the debt and deficit spending by a record-breaking amount over the last three years and decreased governmental revenue simultaneously, starting long before coronavirus hit. Now, with the amount of money needed for coronavirus aid and recovery, other spending will very likely dry up.
But, even if the estimated cost was substantially lower than the posted estimate and there was no national emergency underway, I doubt federal funding to make absentee/mail-in voting available to all citizens in all states would get enough bi-partisan support to pass the current Congress anyway. Unfortunately, some state and federal politicians have been actively working to minimize voter participation for years.
I think some states may be able to extend voting options before November, out of drive and necessity. But, I don't expect federal funding will be allocated.
The current government has increased the debt and deficit spending by a record-breaking amount over the last three years and decreased governmental revenue simultaneously, starting long before coronavirus hit. Now, with the amount of money needed for coronavirus aid and recovery, other spending will very likely dry up.
But, even if the estimated cost was substantially lower than the posted estimate and there was no national emergency underway, I doubt federal funding to make absentee/mail-in voting available to all citizens in all states would get enough bi-partisan support to pass the current Congress anyway. Unfortunately, some state and federal politicians have been actively working to minimize voter participation for years.