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2004-08-04 Home Front: Politix

Luxury vote service for Belgium's US expats

US expats living in Belgium will not even have to leave their own homes to register to vote in this November's Presidential elections, thanks to a new service unveiled on Tuesday. Volunteers from Democrats Abroad (DA), the expat wing of the US Democratic Party, are offering to visit unregistered voters in their homes and help them complete all of the paperwork needed to take part in the presidential poll. "We'll bring the papers to you, help you fill them out and even mail them in for you!" DA said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The offer is open to all unregistered US expats, whatever their political persuasion.

Why do I not believe them?

To qualify for the free 'at home' service, five US expats must group together and ask a DA volunteer to call. " Just think — no hassle, no stamps, and no long waits at the Embassy! You'll be able to register in your office, home or a cafÃ© of your choice," said DA. The organisation says it can also help US expats who are not able to team up with four fellow citizens. It says voter registration papers are available online or at any DA events.

Anyone know of a comparable Republican program?

Posted by Steve 2004-08-04 9:22:07 AM|| || Front Page|| [11136 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Weâll bring the papers to you, help you fill them out and even mail them in for you!"

Didn't they have a similar program for convicted felons?

Posted by Dragon Fly 2004-08-04 9:35:59 AM|| 2004-08-04 9:35:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 that is some desperation...still disgusting that the dems would go so far to get a vote yet throw out the military mail in votes during the 2000 election...

Posted by Dan 2004-08-04 12:22:53 PM|| 2004-08-04 12:22:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 My, my! The "cafe of myyyyy choice"! Well, isn't that just...spiffy! I'll have to send Faversham down to pick up the papers...

Posted by L. Uxury Expat 2004-08-04 12:27:02 PM|| 2004-08-04 12:27:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Just think â no hassle, no stamps, and no long waits at the Embassy!

... and if you are gutsy enough to try to register Republican, your paperwork will disappear mysteriously.

Posted by BigEd 2004-08-04 1:02:34 PM|| 2004-08-04 1:02:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Let them. It gives the DNC less reason to try to surpress the votes from deployed military.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-08-04 11:05:48 PM|| 2004-08-04 11:05:48 PM|| Front Page Top

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