Like many of you, I am on the email lists for Bush campaign. I did not sign up for it. I did sign up for RN Committee list [as I am for DNC, Libertarians, etc) because I teach Government and always look for anything useful.
I have posted below the jump the text of an email received early this morning, ostensibly from the President urging early or absentee voting. Methinks we should be aware of this for several reasons. First, if at any time he or any leading Republican complains about early voting, we can use this to point our thier hypocrisy. Second, should he ever have a press conference, we should urge the press to ask him why he doesn't trust the normal process on election day.
I do worry that this could be the fist step in a plan were some reason will be found to interfere with voting on election day, especially in heavily Democratic precincts. Since the email is set up to process requests trhough a link, one might well wonder if this is part of some larger scheme. I do not that my tinfoil hat is getting a bit waterlogged from all the rain recently [ :) ].
Dear xxxx@xxxx.net
The election is less than seven weeks away and our momentum is building. As I travel the country, the crowds are big and the mood is upbeat. There is real excitement for our agenda, and I know that this enthusiasm will mean a tremendous turnout.
On Election Day, you may be one of many who will be working the polls, driving voters to their polling locations, or making Get Out the Vote calls. Our message must be: No matter what you're doing, be sure to vote. The stakes are high.
Starting today, you can request your ballot by mail, and soon you can cast an early ballot at early vote locations in your area. If you're going to be busy on November 2nd, I encourage you to take this opportunity and vote early. There's even a special page on our campaign website to make the process easier.
www.GeorgeWBush.com/VoteEarly
Using this link, you can get your Absentee/By Mail ballot request or find a list of early voting locations near you. By casting your vote early, you can avoid lines at the polls on Election Day and still be sure your voice is heard in this important election.
This election is critical for our nation.
The choice is between winning the war on terror by defending the homeland, taking the battle to the terrorists and fighting them where they live and train - or retreating to a pre-9/11 worldview that treats acts of terrorism as a law enforcement issue.
The choice is between a practical approach that puts doctors and patients in control of health care decisions or a government-run system that would cost more than $1.5 trillion and put bureaucrats in charge.
The choice is between an economic agenda that recognizes America's economy is growing, but can do more, or an agenda that raises taxes, increases regulations and stifles our economic recovery.
Your vote is important to winning and to building a safer world and a more hopeful America. I hope you will take the opportunity to vote early - either by mail or in person.
www.GeorgeWBush.com/VoteEarly
Thanks for all you have done for my campaign, and all you will do over the next 46 days.
Sincerely,