Jimmy Carter Achieves His Goal, Lives Long Enough to Vote for Kamala Harris

[Farmgirl1961]

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Source: Meidas News

Two months ago, Jason Carter, grandson of former president Jimmy Carter, reported to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the aging president had told his family he wanted to live long enough to cast his vote for Kamala Harris....

Early voting begins in Carter's home state of Georgia on Tuesday, meaning Carter has achieved his goal and made it long enough to vote for Vice President Harris....

https://meidasnews.com/news/jimmy-carter-achieves-his-goal-lives-long-enough-to-vote-for-kamala-harris

Now wouldn't it be something for President Carter to live to see Kamala win!



Read more: https://meidasnews.com/news/jimmy-carter-achieves-his-goal-lives-long-enough-to-vote-for-kamala-harris

[DeepWinter]

1. Great man

who had a very tough 4 year window to be President in.

[Golden Raisin]

2. And an exemplary post-Presidency.

[notemason]

3. Here's hoping he's around

for her second inauguration!

[dlk]

4. Bravo President Carter!

Here’s hoping he gets to enjoy Harris’ election in November.

[TomSlick]

7. Is that a matter of Georgia law?

How would election officials know which ballot to not count?

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. I think so.

Somebody posted a link awhile back, showing how this is common practice in many states, at least for mail in ballots, not sure about in person early voting.

Most mail in ballots have personal identification info on the outer envelope, which can be checked against death certificates between the postmark and election day.

I don’t think mail in ballots are opened and validated until election day.

[peppertree]

11. They'll come up with some excuse I'm sure

Nothing would tickle Repugs sillier than throwing away Jimmy Carter's vote - and for added kicks, making sure the public finds out (but after November 5th, of course).

"You'd do that to a 100 year-old man!?" a Democrat might ask.

"Well, sure," they gurgle back at you. "Plus we know he's in no condition to complain!"

[OMGWTF]

28. In Washington state which has all mail-in voting, ballots are verified and entered into a machine that has been

independently verified. The votes are then tabulated at 8pm on election day.

Eight states have 100% mail-in voting. It works great -- you can take your time, no long lines to wait in, no pesky scanners with proprietary software that skew votes, you can vote at your kitchen table, and best of all, there's a paper trail. The US military has been voting by mail since the Civil War.

[Gaytano70]

14. Since the person who posted whatever comment started this thread deleted their post, I assume it was said...

That if President Carter passes away before Nov 5 his vote won't count.
He was alive when he voted, so of course it would count. To say otherwise cannot be argued, and if GA tries, you can be sure a lawsuit would slap it down.

[Pinback]

22. Thank you.

I’ve seen that notion in other threads. It’s important to set the record straight.

Does your vote count if you die before Election Day? Here's what Georgia law says (WSB-TV, Atlanta:
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/how-it-is-legal-people-vote-georgia-election-even-after-their-death/FV424DCY55AP7DZECD6NVANG4A/

Here’s the money quote:

Gabe Sterling, from Georgia’s secretary of state’s office, said secrecy rules doesn’t allow rejecting a ballot when a voter dies before Election Day.

“You can’t go back and get that ballot back out. It’s just physically impossible, given the privacy rules in our state,” Sterling said.

[polichick]

6. Such a good soul. Thank-you Jimmy!

[TBF]

8. The ex-president I will always remember as the best person -

that Habitat for Humanity work was amazing. I'm not surprised that he was determined to vote before he rejoins his lovely wife.

[nowforever]

10. What a great man

Loved him as President and after for the man that he is. Jimmy rules!!!!!

[Alliepoo]

12. This made me smile!

Jimmy ROCKS!!

[Deep State Witch]

13. Hang On A Few More Months Jimmy!

We've got to get Kamala and Tim across the finish line. Then it's on to the inauguration. God wants you to live to see Kamala inaugurated!

[usaf-vet]

16. From your mouth to the God's ear.

[Dulcinea]

29. That's one thing I hope & pray for.

That President Carter lives to see VP Harris & Gov. Walz defeat Dolt 45 & Hillbilly Vanilli.

[2naSalit]

15. I sincerely hope...

He lives to see her inauguration!

[Figarosmom]

17. Heres hoping hell live much longer

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And watch her be sworn in.

[AmBlue]

18. Awesome!!!

Let's all make sure he gets to see her WIN!!!!

[Clouds Passing]

19. I hope Jimmy lives to see Kamala inaugurated!

[Tree Lady]

20. Yay Jimmy!

[iluvtennis]

21. Awesome! n/t

[Polybius]

23. Awesome!

Next goal: Live to see her elected, then take office.

[Grammy23]

24. If you're alive enough to cast your ballot

To vote early, it shouldn’t matter if you pass away before OFFICIAL Election Day. You legally cast your ballot during the early voting window. I voted last week — by mail — and it will count as if I voted Nov. 5th at my precinct.

That’s my common sense take on the matter. Of course, GA (or any other state) might have twisted common sense to suit their own purposes. Let’s hope that common sense prevails. There are enough shenanigans going on these days trying to stop some of us from legally casting our ballot. 😉

Jimmy Carter…..they broke the mold when they made that guy!

[BootinUp]

25. A lurking knuckle dragger posted misinformation

/ disinformation about election laws upthread.

Figures. Lying about everything is all they got.

[Pachamama]

26. Now he has to outlive the last Guinea Worm!!!

[muriel_volestrangler]

27. "Meidas News" assumes that it's all gone OK, but in fact has no information about that

This "news item" is just a follow-up to the August statement by his grandson, saying that today is the first day of Georgia voting.

[townie]

30. Great work Pres Carter. Georgia needs you along with our country

[Think. Again.]

31. Thank You, once again, President Jimmy Carter.

[no_hypocrisy]

32. In honor of President Jimmy Carter, I too voted an hour ago.

New Jersey.

Mail-In Ballot.

Walked it into the Board of Elections Office.

Showed my ID and signed the Book.

Can't be more definitive than that.

[pandr32]

33. Kudos and hugs to dear President Carter!

[FakeNoose]

34. This warms my heart!

[Omaha Steve]

35. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING

The story does not say that he voted today.

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